Julia Colen

About

Hi, I’m Julia! I am a creative, observant, and organized student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Studying Media & Journalism and Communication, I hope to work in the fashion, beauty, celebrity, music, pop culture, wellness and lifestyle PR, marketing, and advertising community after graduating.

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Experience & Skills

Clubs & Other

  • Marketing Club
  • Advertising Club
  • Coulture Fashion Magazine
  • Public Relations Club
  • Best Buddies Club
  • Sigma Rho Lambda
  • CorePower Yoga Instructor

Classes

  • MEJO 332- Public Relations Writing
  • MEJO 371- Advertising Creative
  • MEJO 379- Advertising & Public Relations Research
  • MEJO 137- Principles of Ad & PR
  • MEJO 153- Writing and Reporting
  • COMM 150- Intro New Media
  • COMM 130- Media Production

Skills

  • Adobe Audition
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Canva
  • Social Media Management:
    • Instagram
    • TikTok
    • Pintrest
  • Communication
  • Public Relations
  • Airtable

Previous Work Experience

Reprise Activewear (June 2024-January 2025)

Digital Marketing Intern
  • Managed and created content for the company’s social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok.)
  • Created and posted engaging content that drove traffic to the company’s website
  • Responded to comments and questions from followers
  • Monitor social media trends and identify opportunities to grow the company’s social media presence
  • Brainstorm ideas for press opportunities
  • Research event ideas and influencer partnerships

Motom (June 2024-August 2024)

Digital Marketing Intern
  • Created digital content based on Airtable schedules and shared on social platforms such as Instagram and TikTok
  • Researched and built brand relations with digital influencers for brand awareness
  • Created brand and influencer storefronts to onboard new companies and individuals
  • Contributed to backend development and testing for website and product architecture
  • Conducted research on fashion and beauty trends to build strategic relationships and organize networking events

GiGi’s Playhouse Raleigh (August 2024-December 2024)

Public Relations Intern
  • Designed and developed an online portfolio showcasing a professional resume, reflection essay, and service time log documenting 30 hours of community engagement
  • Conducted a comprehensive communication audit to assess and improve client messaging and outreach strategies
  • Created a detailed media kit for a client, including a news release, client profile, and fact sheet, to enhance public relations and brand visibility
  • Demonstrated strategic communication skills by developing an additional tailored media piece to address client-specific needs (e.g. social media content)

WaveMax Laundry (January 2021-June 2024)

Social Media & Public Outreach Coordinator
  • Assisted in the promotion of the business through various social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook
  • Consolidated media into deliverable products to be distributed both physically and virtually amongst various social media sites
  • Constructed quarterly plans for growth and communicate with the business owners on a daily basis

FAQs

What makes you different?

As an individual with two siblings with disabilities, I am able to empathize and communicate in a variety of ways. My goals are always to be inclusive and caring, and I strive to always improve myself and help the people around me and in my community.

Why Media and Journalism and Communication?

I have always loved talking and being creative. The overlap between advertising and public relations as well as media and technology has allowed me to combine my personal communication skills, chatty personality, and new technologies together to inspire and create.

What is your secret talent?

As a fashion girl, my secret talent is searching the web, specifically second-hand clothing apps like Mercari, Poshmark, TheRealReal and Depop, for the perfect outfits. I make it my life’s mission to find the exact outfit I want for a fraction of the price! I love to create style bundles, and outfit ideas for all my friends and family.

Why fashion, beauty, music and pop culture?

I have always been obsessed with whats trendy, popular, and new. I grew up subscribed to all the different fashion and music magazines, circling and marking what I wanted and liked! Now with new technology and apps like Instagram and TikTok, I have been able to understand what’s new in a whole technological way- and expanding my interests. Now, I love to workout going to cycling classes, sculpt, and pilates, music, pop culture, and all things fashion.

Lets Connect!

– 919-600-4558

– [email protected]

– [email protected]