1. Julia Johnston
1917 S. Shields St. Fort Collins, Colorado | (913) 221­9238 | juliasjohnston@gmail.com
Summary
I am a recent University of Kansas graduate with work experience in consumer public relations, government
affairs and nonprofit.
Experience
PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN | SPM COMMUNICATIONS | JUNE­SEPTEMBER 2015
∙ Assists with all facets of SPM work as determined by each account team, including the following: Research,
creative brainstorming, written press materials, written and verbal pitches, media list development, media
relations, strategy and PR plan development, account service, and weekly updates to director or account lead
PUBLIC AFFAIRS ASSISTANT | KU NEWS SERVICE | JANUARY 2013­JUNE 2015
∙ Worked with the director of news and media relations and public affairs officers to identify newsworthy items.
Composed news releases, media responses, press packets and successfully pitched stories to national trade
publications.
∙ Monitored social media for the University of Kansas.
∙ Built and maintained media and coalition lists.
COMMUNICATIONS INTERN | JOHNSON COUNTY MANAGER’S OFFICE | JULY­DECEMBER 2014
∙ Researched and wrote articles for for the county’s publications, JoCo in the Know and The Best Times.
∙ Created a media kit for The Best Times.
∙ Managed print, online and social media communications designed to promote county brand, image and values.
∙ Drafted engaging and effective press releases.
∙ Coordinated Johnson County's annual Veteran's Day observance.
PUBLIC RELATIONS EXECUTIVE | NATURAL TIES | SEPTEMBER 2012­MAY 2013
∙ Managed social media for non­profit student group that supports people with developmental disabilities.
∙ Developed key messaging, branding and positioning statements.
∙ Served as the primary point of contact for incoming media calls, and coordinated interviews with company
executives and experts.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE | 2015 | UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
∙ Major: Journalism with an emphasis in Strategic Communications
∙ Minor: Psychology
∙ Related coursework: Certification in Service Learning