Elizabeth Onibokun
Springfield,VA
Summary
Skilled strategic communicator well-versed in deconstructing complex topics and creating new and innovative communications plans. Recognized as a visual storyteller with proven skills in editorial writing, proactive media outreach, and pitch ideas.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Coordinator
Scott Circle Communications
01.2023 - Current
- Creates and edits content for a diverse range of clients, such as the National Organization for Women and Meta, including but not limited to: op-eds, blog posts, newsletters, social content, and email campaigns.
- Generates clear, concise and original verbiage for written internal and external communications.
- Leveraged analytics to optimize communications strategies, better targeting audiences and achieving desired engagement and responses.
- Reinforced organizational vision and mission with innovative and fresh communication style.
- Collaborated across teams to offer recommendations and creative communications solutions to drive results across multiple programs.
Research Assistant
Black Cantabs Research Society
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Researched through university archives and authored several profiles on Black alumni throughout the university’s history with different tones, intended both for publication and for special university events.
- Developed a new media strategy for the society, leading to an increase in profile visits on social media sites.
- Tracked and monitored major political developments so that I could identify areas where our mission could be projected and amplified.
Staff Writer
UCLA Burkle Center For International Relations
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Authored several articles, reports and publications on various issues within international relations, particularly in humanitarian rights.
- Researched what was relevant to current events and delivered high-quality research outputs in short amounts of time and under tight deadlines.
- Headed interviews with different figures in the world of international relations and created reviews and briefs that reflected the policies advocated by them (such as Tendayi Achiume, the first female UN special rapporteur on Racism and Xenophobia).
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss unique story ideas and content.
- Utilized SEO principles to optimize content for search engine rankings.
Project Manager and Communications Lead
Better Dash Faster Consulting
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Drafted speeches for company executives and advised on media talking points.
- Wrote and edited original content for a diverse range of stakeholders across sectors and industries in the intended voice of the client.
- Managed editorial calendars, facilitated team meetings and authored fresh and engaging press releases.
- Led crisis communications and media relations activities in response to challenging situations.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop integrated branding and public relations strategies.
Education
Master of Philosophy - Politics and International Studies
University of Cambridge
Cambridge, UK10.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, International Relations, History
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA03.2021
Skills
- MS Office Suite
- Strategic Communications
- Content Development
- Media Relations
- Project Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Working Knowledge of Spanish
Timeline
Communications Coordinator
Scott Circle Communications
01.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
Black Cantabs Research Society
04.2022 - 07.2022
Staff Writer
UCLA Burkle Center For International Relations
10.2020 - 10.2021
Project Manager and Communications Lead
Better Dash Faster Consulting
06.2020 - 09.2020
Master of Philosophy - Politics and International Studies
University of Cambridge
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, International Relations, History
University of California - Los Angeles
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