‘Soda City Live’ producer/cohost to speak Oct. 17 at SC State
ORANGEBURG, S.C. – Sierra Artemus, cohost and producer of WIS-TV's “Soda City Live,” will speak at South Carolina State University on Thursday, Oct. 17, as part of the SC State Communications Program’s Media Professionals Speaker Series.
The SC State Communications Program’s Media Professionals Speaker Series is conducted in partnership with SC State’s Institute for Business, Environment, Communications and Transportation.
About Sierra Artemus
Artemus is an innovative multimedia journalist and television producer with the ability to create compelling stories.
Artemus is a native of Columbia, South Carolina, and a 2010 graduate of Richland Northeast High School where she also successfully completed the cosmetology program and received her license through the South Carolina Board of Cosmetology.
She worked in esthetics while attending school and eventually earned her associate’s degree in 2015 from Midlands Technical College where she sought to expand her storytelling skills with multiple writing courses, including creative writing.
She later earned her bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from the University of South Carolina in Columbia with a minor in business and marketing.
While in school, she wrote for “Home Grown Magazine,” a publication that focuses on highlighting local music artists. She also served as an apprentice for a local radio station.
Artemus has utilized her talents to emcee several in-person and virtual community events along with voice-over work and freelance video editing.
In 2017, after a few months of interning at WOLO 25/ABC Columbia, Artemus was promoted to morning news producer where she produced a two-hour newscast.
She began a new venture as the face of Bible Way Church of Atlas Road in 2019, as the face and digital announcer. During the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Artemus remained busy working as a digital content producer and media consultant helping professionals to build their platforms, create their brand, and increase viewer engagement.
In 2021, Artemus started her podcast “SiTV” Where she interviews business owners, creatives, and leaders of community initiatives to inspire young people to pursue their goals and aspirations.
Artemus also became the host of “Carolina Showcase Careers” with Sinclair Broadcast Group shown on WACH FOX 57 in Columbia, where she interviewed both local business owners and national clients.
In 2022, Sierra joined WISTV News 10 in Columbia, SC where she was key in pioneering and developing the lifestyle show “Soda City Live,” which she produces and hosts.
Within a year, the community-based lifestyle show became such a success that in 2023 the station decided to expand to an additional half-hour, and she became a part of a second lifestyle show, “Soda City Living.”
“Soda City Live” highlights the very best in the Midlands including community events, important resources, DIY, Tips and non-profit organizations while “Soda City Living.”
focuses on sales and serves as a platform to highlight local businesses and things to do in Columbia and surrounding areas.
2023 offered more room for growth for Artemus, as she was promoted to marketing and accepted an additional opportunity to represent her alma mater, as co-host of their alumni-based digital newsletter “Inside Carolina” where she works alongside award-winning journalist Hannah Horne.
Artemus’ passion for community extends beyond walls as she serves on the board for The Therapy Place Inc. An organization that provides therapy services and therapeutic preschool services for children with special needs in a family-friendly environment.
She also is a huge advocate for youth and bringing change and opportunities to underserved communities and is passionate about bringing awareness to such causes as mental health, Black maternal health and domestic violence.
Earlier in her career, Artemus worked for a company whose business motto was to “listen, connect and inspire” in relation to their customers. She was inspired and has adopted that theme into her work. She has a heart for people and believes it is her job to use her platform and journalistic skills to uplift the people around her.
Artemus is also a self-professed foodie who enjoys discovering fresh and unique cuisine wherever she goes. In her spare time, she also enjoys spending time with her family, relaxing on the beach and volunteering in the community.
Artemus is a leader and continues to grow as a journalist and producer to reach a broader audience.