Account Intern at Hunt Communications PR (2026-09 – Present)
Support account executives and directors on client accounts across a busy PR office.
- Write pitches and press releases
- Assist account executives and directors with general account tasks
- Build and maintain media lists and spreadsheets
- Email journalists and talent managers, developing strong professional communication skills
- Contribute pitch ideas for client campaigns
Editorial Assistant at Blue Crystal Literary Magazine (2026-02 – 2026-07)
Edited and reviewed a wide range of literary submissions for an online literary magazine.
- Reviewed and edited a high volume of submissions across poetry, short fiction, and memoir
- Provided structured editorial feedback to contributors by improving clarity, grammar, and narrative flow
- Assisted in selecting pieces for publication in line with the magazine's desired voice and audience
- Worked under strict deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Managed and tracked large volumes of written submissions with attention to detail
Social Media Manager at Sex? On Campus! (2024-10 – 2025-05)
Managed and grew engagement on social media accounts for a University-led organisation fighting gender-based violence on campus.
- Planned and scheduled multi-platform content, aligning posts with the organisation's goals and ethos
- Managed audience engagement and adapted content strategy based on performance
- Created branded visual and video content using CapCut, Canva, and Adobe software
- Increased outreach and engagement around campaigns and events, helping to raise over £1000 for the HEART Fund through its social media campaign
- Refined content tone and messaging to increase audience engagement
Street Team Supervisor / Street Team Member at High Flyerers, GAG Reflex & Assembly Festival (2024-08 – 2026-08)
Street team member for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival across multiple summers, progressing to a supervisory role for Assembly Festival in August 2026.
- Engaged confidently and warmly with the public in high-traffic spaces, helping create a positive impression of the shows and venues represented
- As Street Team Supervisor, supervised a team of 10 street team members, supporting them with any problems that arose
- Acted as first point of contact for artists, helping them with questions and problems
- Took on a large share of press admin and office admin tasks, using Excel and other Microsoft software
- Assisted the marketing director with all front-line promotion activity
- Stayed flexible and adaptable, adjusting the approach in real time to suit different audiences and situations
Retail Assistant at Waitrose & Partners (2025-06 – 2026-07)
Worked as part of a busy retail team, delivering a warm and welcoming experience for every customer.
- Greeted customers with a smile and helped with their needs, creating a positive shopping experience
- Carried out a variety of tasks including cashier duties, backroom stock support, and keeping the shop floor clean and inviting
- Worked flexibly across different tasks and areas of the store, staying organised and adapting quickly during busy periods
- Communicated clearly and listened actively to help resolve customer queries
- Supported and helped train new team members, contributing to a collaborative, welcoming team culture
- Managed and organised stock independently, maintaining consistent standards on the shop floor
Pet Sitter at Self-employed (2019-06 – 2025-08)
Provided independent pet sitting for clients over several years, caring for dogs, cats, reptiles, and small animals, following owners' specific care instructions and taking full responsibility for feeding, care, enrichment, and comfort.
- Fed and cared for a range of animals, including dogs, cats, reptiles, and small animals, adjusting routines to suit each species' and individual's needs
- Gave animals plenty of one-on-one attention, exercise, and playtime to keep them stimulated and comfortable while their owners were away, spending time to build trust and notice any changes in mood or behaviour
- Kept living areas clean and tidy, including litter trays, cages, tanks, and bedding, to a consistently high standard
- Kept a close eye on each animal's wellbeing, flagging any health concerns to owners promptly
- Built a strong reputation for reliability and trustworthiness over several years of independent pet sitting across a variety of species
