Melissa Z.

Melissa Z. is a skilled content strategist with experience primarily in the fields of marketing and communications. Currently serving as a Content Strategy Coordinator at the National Geographic Society since August 2022, Melissa previously held positions as a Strategy Intern at NJI and as a Trade Publicity Intern at W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. Melissa has demonstrated expertise in publicity approaches, press release drafting, and media coordination. As Communications Coordinator for the Virginia Film Festival, Melissa led marketing campaigns, managed communications with the press, and oversaw a team of interns and volunteers. Additional experience includes editorial roles at the Virginia Quarterly Review and a marketing internship with Virginia Humanities. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Virginia.