Julian Cardillo

I bring more than 10 years of experience in external communications, content strategy, media relations, and brand storytelling, with a background in journalism. I’ve led initiatives that advance commercial goals, elevate organizational reputation, and engage diverse stakeholders through compelling content across channels. I’m a former member of the U.S. fencing team and thrive in collaborative, high-performance environments.

Professional Experience

AccountAbility, Global Sustainability Standards & Advisory Firm

Communications and Marketing Manager — New York, NY | Sept. 2024–July 2025

• Directed content strategy, positioning the firm as a leader in sustainability, financial services consulting, reporting, governance, and compliance; managed firm-wide editorial calendar and brand voice, creating multi-format content (web, social media, press releases, newsletters, print, video, audio, live events); collaborated with senior stakeholders to align messaging with brand and marketing initiatives, and tracked KPIs to measure campaign performance; oversaw and tracked full MarComm budget.
• Served as thought leadership and content lead for CEO and senior leadership team on executive communications; developed bespoke messaging projects to support strategic announcements, industry engagements, recruitment, and firm positioning.
• Led event planning and management for climate-focused events, including Climate Week NYC, Accountability in a Sustainable World (the largest virtual event during climate week), and a global symposium for 60+ executives; partnered with external collaborators to deliver high-impact communications across formats.
• Oversaw research, editing, and content planning for a flagship report on the state of sustainability in corporate America; surfaced compelling stories for technical and nontechnical audiences, and built landing page and lead magnets for distribution.
• Drafted press releases and built relationships with media; secured placements in Associated Press, Yahoo Finance, and tier 1 outlets and affiliates; provided high-touch service to internal business units while leveraging PR tools and platforms.

Communications and Marketing Manager — New York, NY | July 2021–Sept. 2024

• Served as content lead for TED Countdown and the TED Dilemma Series, long-term initiatives focused on climate action and solutions, overseeing editorial strategy across web, social media, and partner channels; conceptualized and executed creative storytelling projects including video scripts, event materials, and digital campaigns.

• Oversaw content strategy and led a website redesign, brand refresh, and new value proposition; developed messaging to support branding and marketing initiatives; provided media training and elevated senior leaders’ communications to align with updated positioning.
• Collaborated with internal stakeholders and external partners to distribute content to firm stakeholders, including NGOs and government officials from the United Nations and UN Climate Champions; tailored storytelling for diverse audiences across technical and nontechnical fields.
• Supported creative brainstorming and process management for campaigns from idea generation through execution, ensuring brand alignment and measurable outcomes; leveraged marketing and communication function to support operations, HR, and recruitment. 

Senior Communications & Marketing Specialist — Waltham, MA | 2020–2021

Communications & Marketing Specialist — 2014–2020

• Held internal communications responsibilities across university departments, crafting messaging around major policy changes, leadership updates, and key campus initiatives; collaborated cross-functionally with IT, HR, legal, finance, fundraising, and operations to ensure aligned, high-impact communications.
• Acted as lead spokesperson and crisis communicator during institutional emergencies — bridging the gap between public messaging and internal alignment.
• Built and managed media relationships to highlight major university priorities and elevate faculty research; drafted press materials, coordinated briefings and event logistics, and delivered client-service–style support to university leaders; monitored coverage to refine strategies and ensure compelling, well-executed storytelling.
• Served as news writer for university website; tracked performance using KPIs and OKRs; created and oversaw two newsletters and managed the university’s YouTube page, contributing to integrated brand storytelling across channels.

Platforms: Salesforce, Cision, Asana, Monday.com, Trello, SharePoint, Google Analytics, HubSpot, Mailchimp

Digital Tools: Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, InDesign, Webflow, Canva, WordPress, Audacity

Formats: Email newsletters, video scripts, live event content, executive talking points, employee Q&As

Certifications: Crisis Communications Bootcamp, Google Ads & Business, Adobe Premiere Pro

Languages: English (native), Italian (native), French (proficient), Spanish (basic)

Bachelor of Arts, journalism and politics, Brandeis University