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Public Relations Professional
Writing Samples
Press Releases
Theatre Baton Rouge - "Steel Magnolias"
As a part of my public relations writing class, each student group was asked to contact a client and provide public relations deliverables for them. Our client was Theatre Baton Rouge, and I worked on this press release in order to promote their upcoming show, "Steel Magnolias." As a result of our efforts, TBR had a successful show with nearly all tickets sold for all seven performances.
Photography by Olivia Johnson.
McQuain Group Spokesperson Announcement
I had the pleasure of working with the McQuain Group, a small PR firm specializing in strategic communication, in the summer of 2024. As a part of my PR research course, we were asked to write a hypothetical press release using a client of our choosing. Because of my previous experience with the company, it made perfect sense to highlight my knowledge of the company to create a press release.
Photography by Olivia Johnson.
Feature Articles
Photography by Ella Hall.
The Body in Motion -
Manship Olympics Project
In summer 2024, I was provided with the outstanding opportunity to attend the Manship Olympics Project, a study abroad program where students were able to produce their own stories covering the Olympics in Paris. I was able to interview a museum curator and several attendees of the exhibit "The Body in Motion" at Petit Palais, a nonprofit museum in Paris. This exhibit highlighted the intersection of art and sport through the lens of Olympic athletes.
Source: Kyle Stanley's Instagram @kylestanley
Kyle Stanley - Manship School of Mass Communication Teaching Assistant Feature
After having Kyle Stanley as my teaching assistant for a course during my freshman year, I knew that he was someone special. Through the use of Taylor Swift's music and a positive attitude, Stanley creates a class experience that is inclusive, entertaining and unforgettable. I was allowed to write a feature on him for my Media Writing course, and it was a pleasure getting to tell his story as a graduate student at LSU Manship School of Mass Communication.
Blog Posts
"I cried in the Musée d'Orsay: The impact of art" - Manship Olympics Project
This blog post highlights my experience visiting the Musée d'Orsay as a part of the Olympics Project in Paris. I was brought to tears when I found Les Bleus Danseuses by Degas in the corner of the museum. It was such a wonderful experience, and I loved being able to describe the emotions I experienced seeing one of my favorite works of art in the flesh.
Photo by Olivia Johnson.
"POV: You spend over 72 hours in an airport." - Manship Olympics Project
As a result of the global IT outage, our entire group experienced flight cancellations and rebookings. After spending over 72 hours in an airport, I wrote a blog post that highlighted our experience and all of the things I learned from our challenges and setbacks.
Photo by Olivia Johnson.
Academic Writing
"Why I Dance: The Effect of Social Media on the Identity of Dancers" - Honors Thesis Proposal
As a part of my honors thesis with the Ogden Honors College, I completed a thesis proposal that includes an abstract, literature, theory overview, and overall project plan. This project aims to perform an entire public relations campaign for the LSU Dance Department's first-ever Student Choreography Show. I will also be researching how social media affects dancers' identities in a personal and organizational context.