Elizabeth Searight

Public Relations and Communications

Student at Syracuse University

Elizabeth Searight's Bio:

Elizabeth Searight's Experience:

• Account Associate at Hill Communications

  September 2012 - Present | Syracuse University

  Collaborated with team members to create media kits for clients Windy25 Memorial Fund and Pets for Patriots.

• Senior Editor at What the Health Magazine

  January 2012 - Present | Syracuse University

  Responsible for leading writers through the brain storming process and editing and approving articles before sending to creative team. What the Health delivers the latest buzz on fitness, nutrition and wellness to keep SU students in top shape.

• Financial Communications Intern at Walek & Associates

  May 2013 - August 2013 | New York, New York

• Retail Associate and Kayak Instructor at Downunder Kayak

  June 2011 - August 2011 | Rowayton, Connecticut

  Instructed kayak and stand-up-paddle board lessons. Guided tours to various islands, led corporate outings and monitored for customer safety. Worked in the store and organized inventory, took reservations, and maintained customer satisfaction.

• Intern at Hersam Acorn Newspapers

  June 2011 - July 2011 | Shelton, Connecticut

  Reported events for The Fairfield Sun. Wrote two stories weekly. Total of eight articles published.

• Press Intern at Conde Nast

  July 2010 - August 2010 | New York, New York

  Interned for the Senior Public Relations Manager of SELF magazine. Wrote press pitches for SELF's beauty features. Secured press placement with relevant beauty and entertainment blogs. Assisted in production of NBC's LX-TV fashion segment and WCBS-TV health segment. Researched, tracked and organized media impressions using BurrellesLuce.

• Intern at Hearst Magazines

  June 2009 - June 2009 | New York, New York

  Interned for the Sittings Editor of Seventeen Magazine. Organized fashion closet, tracked inventory levels and updated displays. - Print Model for Editorial Features, Seventeen magazine and Seventeen.com - Runway Model for Seventeen magazine's Rock 'n Style PR event.

Elizabeth Searight's Education:

• Syracuse University

  2011 – 2015
  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)