As an intern in the Office of Communications and Public Affairs, I identified and developed stories for pitching and placement based on the University of South Carolina’s defined core messages, themes, audiences and delivery methods.
I wrote external news releases, feature stories and student profiles while building media distribution lists and assisted in the execution of events for the media. I collaborated with the web, public relations, writers group, creative services and marketing teams in the office.
Note: The name “Peggy Binette” that is seen in some documents was my internship supervisor. The press releases with her name are ones I wrote but since they were sent to the media, her name and contact information were used.
Feature Stories
See the world through International Education Week
Student gains global perspective from study abroad
The Proving Ground finale searches for the ‘next big thing’
Eco Reps spread mission of sustainability with No Impact Week
Death Defying Facts (page 12 and 13)
Reading Day very busy for students and faculty
Announcements
UofSC hosts holiday tree lighting
South Caroliniana Library celebrates 175 years
Gamecock finalist to pitch for nearly $90,000 in The Proving Ground
February UofSC Times Five (page 1)
March UofSC Times Five (page 1)
Press Releases
Business futurist Gavin Serkin to discuss emerging markets Oct. 27
Simone Campbell to deliver Bernardin Lecture Oct. 27
Year of Cotton launches Sept. 24
Blank Panther Party news release
Economic Outlook Conference Media Advisory
Ruptured Silence Panel Discussion
Cotton Series – Daina Ramey Berry
Social Media
Some of the articles and announcements I wrote were used on the university’s social media accounts.
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