Marissa Vivian Poorman
The Feminine Prose (Substack)
Brooklyn,NY
2
years of professional experience
Business Communications student at Baruch College concentrating in Business Journalism and pursuing a minor in English, with experience in editorial writing, digital publishing, social media strategy, event planning, and literary programming. Founder of The Feminine Prose, a literary publication with more than 3,000 readers, Communications Intern with the Anaïs Nin Foundation, and NYC Chapter Leader for Hot Literati. Passionate about publishing, literary communities, and creating engaging content and events that connect young readers with literature.
Work History
Communications & Editorial Intern
3 Months- Assist with social media content creation to introduce Anaïs Nin’s work to Gen Z audiences.
- Help develop and promote digital literary programming, including a Summer Read-Along Salon.
- Publish weekly long-form literary essays analyzing Nin’s work for the Foundation’s readership.
- Collaborate with Foundation staff on editorial planning, audience engagement, and digital communications initiatives.
NYC Chapter Leader
2 Months- Lead the New York City chapter of Hot Literati, a Gen Z literary community.
Plan and host literary events, discussions, and networking opportunities for emerging writers and readers. - Foster member engagement through both in-person events and digital outreach.
- Established strong relationships with community partners for collaboration on events and resource sharing.
Founder & Editor
2 Years 4 Months- Founded and manage a literary publication reaching 3,000+ readers.
- Publish biweekly essays, literary criticism, poetry, short fiction, and media analysis centered on women, literature, and cultural history.
- Develop editorial calendars, research topics, write original content, and edit all published work.
- Build and engage an online readership through consistent publishing and digital content strategy.
- Collaborate with literary organizations and writers to produce original editorial projects.
Education
B.A. - Business Communications, English
Associate of Arts - Communication Studies
Active member of the Communication and Writing Club
Skills
Editorial Writing
Essay & Nonfiction Writing
Creative Writing
Literary Analysis
Editing & Proofreading
Beta Reading
Literature Consulting
Content Creation
Social Media Strategy
Audience Engagement
Research
Public Speaking
Accomplishments
PUBLICATIONS
"Transference" — Hot Literati (November 2025)
Published short story exploring psychology, identity, and female desire.
Timeline
NYC Chapter Leader
Hot Literati
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
Communications & Editorial Intern
The Anaïs Nin Foundation
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
Founder & Editor
The Feminine Prose (Substack)
04.2024 - CurrentRead More
Borough of Manhattan Community College (CUNY)
Associate of Arts from Communication Studies
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Baruch College (CUNY)
B.A. from Business Communications, English
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