Introducing Natalie, Meerkat Media’s Newest Intern
UF Master’s Student Natalie Chats About Her Writing Experience, Passions, & Goals as a Marketer
We’re so excited to welcome Natalie to Team Meerkat this fall. A UF Master’s student studying Global Strategic Communication, Natalie delivers an extensive writing background and a passion for creating genuine connections between brands and their audiences. We sat down to chat with her about how she became interested in marketing, her goals, and her favorite Instagram accounts for creative inspiration.
What is your marketing background thus far?
Hi there! My name is Natalie and I am currently a Master’s student at the University of Florida studying Mass Communication and specializing in Global Strategic Communication. I have really enjoyed the Master’s program so far and have learned many useful strategic communication skills related to marketing and branding, crisis communication, public relations, video storytelling, intercultural communication and media outreach.
What made you decide to pursue marketing?
I have a background in writing and have published many stories on diverse topics including politics, society, science and the environment. After several years of working as a writer and telling the stories of people around the world, I am now ready for a new challenge! I am excited about using my writing and strategic communication skills to help value-driven organizations build authentic and compelling brand images that resonate with audiences in meaningful ways.
What top three Instagram accounts are you following right now?
The top three Instagram accounts I am following right now are Yung Pueblo (@yung_pueblo), Humans of New York (@humansofny) and Rupi Kaur (@rupikaur_).
Yung Pueblo is a meditator, writer and speaker whose wisdom radiates through each post. Humans of New York shares inspiring photos and interviews collected on the bustling streets of New York City while Rupi Kaur writes beautiful short visual poetry.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
In my spare time I love reading, meditating, cooking, traveling, weightlifting, taking long walks in nature and going to the beach. There’s nothing that makes me quite as happy as the sound and sight of crashing waves at sunset!
What are you excited to learn at Meerkat?
I am very excited to work with the Meerkat team to develop creative and effective campaign strategies that help clients build their brands and meet their business objectives. I’m also looking forward to learning valuable knowledge on how to drive customers to client websites through organic engagement, email marketing and blogging using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices.
Interested in building your own brand, increasing your audience, and driving sales? Contact us today to learn more.
