Nicole Milanovic
Summary
Dynamic Journalist bringing 8 years of experience. Hardworking and reliable with an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for developing and reporting engaging content. Versed in writing and editing for multiple digital media platforms, social media and online platforms.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Editor and Communications Manager
TANTV: Journalism for the African and the Multicultural Diaspora
2022.10 - 2023.10
- Managed the news site and all social media platforms, edited staff articles, led communications with the brand and external parties, reported on events, wrote articles, worked closely with celebrities, produced podcasts, and performed interviews.
Communication and Social Media Manager
Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)
2023.08 - Current
- Leading a group of journalists at the School of Continuing Studies at Georgetown University, planning and scheduling meetings, fundraising, marketing, and managing the Instagram profile.
Freelance Writer
C-Ville Weekly
2023.10 - Current
- Writing for the News and Culture sections, including production of marketing stories, online and in print.
Marketing Volunteer
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
2014.04 - Current
- Marketing the New Roots program efforts, creating and editing the IRC newsletter, organizing the data online platform, and assisting with the New Roots Festival and National Volunteer Week events.
Publicity and Marketing Intern
UVA Press, The University of Virginia
2022.05 - 2023.11
- Assisted with publicity campaigns and marketing strategies, created and sent press releases, distributed book copies, collaborated with distributors and authors, and created, edited, and managed incoming book reviews.
News Reporting Intern
C-Ville Weekly
2023.07 - 2023.10
- Edited, wrote, and pitched articles on news items for the weekly print paper and website.
Social Media Manager
Plain China, Virginia Commonwealth University
2020.08 - 2022.05
- Built brand awareness, provided customer service, and created content to maintain user communities on Instagram and Facebook.
Intern and Copy Editor
Blackbird, Virginia Commonwealth University
2020.01 - 2022.05
- Read and evaluated manuscripts for the online Journal of Literature and Arts and produced, delivered, and archived finished publications.
Education
Master of Professional Studies, Journalism Program -
Georgetown University
Washington, D.C.05.2024
Bachelor of Arts, English Major -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2022
Skills
- Analytics (SEMrush, Google Analytics)
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Adobe Premier Pro
- Adobe Photoshop
- Google Sheets and Docs
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop spending tracking spreadsheets.
- Mentored ESL students from Charlottesville High School in Math and English.
- Recognized at VCU for "Student Spotlight."
- Published at VCU English Department and distributed to over 43,000 university members.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Bosnian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Freelance Writer
C-Ville Weekly
2023.10 - Current
Communication and Social Media Manager
Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)
2023.08 - Current
News Reporting Intern
C-Ville Weekly
2023.07 - 2023.10
Senior Editor and Communications Manager
TANTV: Journalism for the African and the Multicultural Diaspora
2022.10 - 2023.10
Publicity and Marketing Intern
UVA Press, The University of Virginia
2022.05 - 2023.11
Social Media Manager
Plain China, Virginia Commonwealth University
2020.08 - 2022.05
Intern and Copy Editor
Blackbird, Virginia Commonwealth University
2020.01 - 2022.05
Marketing Volunteer
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
2014.04 - Current
Master of Professional Studies, Journalism Program -
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Arts, English Major -
Virginia Commonwealth University