Colin Shannon

UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media – Class of 2025

Previous Work and Experience

Over the past eight years, I have gained extensive experience across various fields, honing my ability to effectively connect with diverse audiences.

MEJO 332

Fall 2024 semester – worked with Note in the Pocket (NPO), crafting an email campaign targeting former volunteers during the holidays in an attempt to convince them to contribute monthly to the organization.

MEJO 377

Fall 2024 semester – worked with MLB Green and Fox Sports to build a campaign promoting sustainability at the 2025 MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway.

First Carolina Bank

Summer 2024 intership – audited competitors’ online profiles, created and designed a debit card campaign and created social media calendars and corresponding info graphics.

Deacs Dugout + wfbbcenter

March 2023 til Jan. 2024 – created and managed two separate Instagram accounts covering the Wake Forest baseball team from both fan-page and reporting standpoints.

MEJO 121

Fall 2023 semester – learned and practiced with Adobe Premiere Pro and Canva to create storytelling interviews and corresponding info graphics. Also worked with CSS and HTML.

Back 2 School Bash Neighborhood Drive

Summer 2017 til Summer 2021 – created a neighborhood school supplies and shoe drive for Back 2 School Bash (NPO). Created flyers, advertisements and a creative drop box.