Work Experience
The MIT Press
Awards Assistant
March 2023 - Present
Write nomination letters for book awards and correspond with judging committees to send complimentary copies for review. Collaborate to plan nominations for over 200 titles each season.
The MIT Press
Marketing and Communications Intern
January 2023 - May 2023
Continued contributing to book promotion and content creation across MIT Press social media.
Pitched author events to organizations and coordinated dates and performed preliminary research for marketing campaigns. Occasionally worked in person to assist with mail merges and mailings.
The MIT Press
Social Media Intern
September 2022 - December 2023
Drafted copy, captured and edited content, and maintained a scheduling calendar for five MIT Press social media accounts with a combined following of 250k+. Developed three social media campaigns each featuring a different MIT Press title and created corresponding video and graphics content.
Managed 4 account executives in an award-winning student PR agency. Was responsible for overseeing the day-to-day execution of account strategy and client service, and the editing and proofreading of all projects and documents created by account executives.
PRLab at Boston University
Account Supervisor
January 2023 - May 2023
Led a team of two other account executives to plan and execute a public relations plan for SparkFM, a Boston digital radio platform. Pitched journalists at local Boston publications to secure coverage for SparkFM, and worked with three BU clubs to plan speaking engagements for its CEO.
PRLab at Boston University
Account Executive
September 2022 - December 2022
Harvey Klinger Inc
Manuscript Review Intern for Andrea Somberg
September 2022 - December 2023
Reviewed and responded accordingly to 50+ query letters and sample pages per week, assessed manuscript potential, and determined whether to pass them along for agency review.
Developed client account resources such as media lists and awards lists. Researched competitors and compiled reports of competing media hits and trending story angles.
The Brand Agency
Public Relations and Communications Intern
June 2022 - August 2022
Battenhall
Communications Intern
June 2022 - August 2022
During my semester abroad in London, I had the opportunity to work full-time at Battenhall, a public relations agency specializing in social media. I created pitch decks to suggest influencers for four different marketing campaigns across the technology, food, and fashion industries and created detailed media lists.
I also wrote copy for 25+ Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn posts, brainstormed creative story angles for clients, and wrote pitches for journalists.
During the second semester of my sophomore year, I interned at CK Communications Group. I created content for clients' social media, created media lists, and drafted pitches and press releases.
CK Communications Group
Communications Intern
January 2021 - April 2021
Expertise
Creative Development, Social Media, Media Relations, Content Creation, Public Relations, Client Service, Influencer Relations, Copywriting, Creative Problem Solving
Education
Boston University
Bachelor of Science - Public Relations
Completed coursework in communications writing, communication research, public relations, media strategies, non-profit communications, and design software. Created public relations campaigns and strategic communications plans.
August 2019 - May 2023
College of Communication
Minor in Business Management and Administration
August 2019 - May 2023
Questrom School of Business
Completed coursework in finance, accounting, business management, and marketing. Assembled product and brand marketing plans, corporate social responsibility proposals, and industry research reports.