Blake Newton
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Creative marketing professional with experience in digital campaigns, social media strategy, and content creation. Skilled at translating brand goals into engaging visuals and messaging, while managing projects and collaborating across teams. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and marketing platforms.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing/Design Intern
The Basement East
Nashville, TN
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Managed social media scheduling using Later to streamline content planning across platforms
- Adapted and localized admats to align with both artist brand and venue-specific promotions
- Developed social content aligned with current trends to maximize audience engagement
- Created engaging, on-brand promotional assets for concert announcements and digital campaigns
- Responded to follower comments and direct messages to maintain positive audience engagement
Social Media Content Creator
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Produced a multi-post Instagram series that generated the highest measurable engagement on MTSU’s account
- Created social media posts for university channels, developing concepts, graphics, and copy
- Maintained organized content workflow and coordinated posting schedules
- Tracked social media metrics and analytics to evaluate campaign performance and inform future strategies
Digital and Sales Intern
New West Records
Nashville, TN
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted market research to identify trends and consumer preferences in the music industry
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date artist tour schedules in Excel
- Created 900+ product mockups for a retail catalog
- Assisted in the development of promotional strategies tied to retail sales and new music releases
- Supported daily office operations by handling administrative tasks and coordinating the routing of incoming calls
Design Intern
Q Prime
Nashville, Tennessee
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated in crafting social media content for the company and its artists
- Provided assistance in artist’s shoots and contributed to set design
- Worked with marketing teams to create promotional materials
- Assisted in designing Spotify banners, playlist covers, and digital ads that elevated artist branding and campaign reach
Education
Bachelor of Science - Advertising, Minor in Graphic Design
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05.2025
Skills
- Software: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Airtable, PromoterOps, Later, Mondaycom, Asana, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite
- Social Media & Content Creation: Experience managing social accounts, creating trend-driven graphics, photo, and video content, scheduling posts, engaging with audiences, and tracking performance to support digital campaigns and promotions
- Industry Knowledge: Experience supporting artist promotions, event marketing, digital campaigns, and tour scheduling
- Research & Reporting: Experience gathering and presenting insights to inform marketing and promotional plans
Timeline
Marketing/Design Intern
The Basement East
01.2025 - 05.2025
Social Media Content Creator
Middle Tennessee State University
01.2025 - 05.2025
Digital and Sales Intern
New West Records
09.2024 - 12.2024
Design Intern
Q Prime
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Advertising, Minor in Graphic Design
Middle Tennessee State University