Charlotte Zager

I'm currently a rising senior at NYU Gallatin studying Creative Journalism and Music Composition. I love working out, yoga, cooking, and taking care of my physical and mental wellness.

Editorial Intern at Interview Magazine (June, 2025-May 2026)

• Independently interview artists for eventual publication on the website
• Write intros that are brief and have a tone that makes sense for the magazine
• Edit interview transcripts for clarity and concision
• Pitch artists/celebrities for specific Interview columns. Pitch meetings include the Editor-in-Chief, as well as all other editors/editorial interns
• Build stories for publishing on WordPress
• Communicate professionally and promptly with celebrity PR to coordinate interviews
• Attend concerts, plays, and other events on behalf of the magazine

Publicity Intern at Pinch Records (2025-06 – 2025-08)

• Drafted and sent pitch emails for the label's artists to publications and radio stations
• Wrote effective press releases for multiple artists
• Created Electronic Press Kits via Disco software
• Designed graphics for the Pinch Records social media, announcing new/upcoming releases

Staff Writer at NYU STATIC Music Magazine (2023-12 – Present)

• Interview artists, attend concerts and networking events, keep up with new music, and attend weekly, collaborative meetings in order to write engaging articles directed towards NYU students
• Interviewed Gabi Gamberg of the band Daffo before their show at The Bowery Ballroom for a profile piece
• Interviewed Debra Lew Harder, voice of the Metropolitan Opera Radio for an in-depth feature about her career and contemporary opera

Composer (2022-12 – Present)

• Currently studying privately under composer Whitney George
• Composed Without Words, a classical song cycle for cello, piano, violin, and soprano performed at the 2025 Gallatin Arts Festival
• Composed the score for an NYU Tisch student's short film, Grace of God, through LogicPro
• Composed a 4 minute long chamber ensemble piece played by the Curiosity Cabinet, a NY-based chamber ensemble
• Participated in "Adventures in Sound", a Luna Composition Lab. The course met online weekly, focusing on music composition, notation skills, and basic music theory. During the course, composed a 3 minute long piece for cello and piano that was performed and recorded by the International Contemporary Ensemble

Barista at Spread Bagelry (2022-05 – 2022-08)

• Made espresso-based and non espresso based drinks for a busy bagel shop
• Operated a POS system
• Communicated with patrons in a friendly and welcoming manner

Creative Journalism and Music Composition – New York University (2023-present)