Madison McCallum

Madison McCallum

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Crafter of compelling narratives

  • Education

    • University of Mary Washington

      2019 - 2023
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Communication and Digital Studies

      Activities and Societies: - Media Content Creation Producer for the UMW Communication & Digital Studies Department - Publication Staff Writer - Documentary Film Producer for Documentary Film Production Course - Lambda Pi Eta National Communication Honors Society - President/ Recruitment Chair of UMW Women's Rugby - Hootsuite Social Marketing Certification - CITI Research Certification - CITI Student Researcher Certification - Hootsuite Academy Platform Certification

  • Experience

    • The Weekly Ringer

      Jan 2022 - May 2023
      Staff Writer
    • Richmond Magazine

      May 2022 - now

      Throughout the summer of 2022, I gained countless experience in fact checking and other journalistic necessities, such as interviewing, networking and editing. I had over 20 pieces of work published throughout my time at the magazine, in the categories of arts and entertainment, food and R Home.

      • Freelance Journalist

        Aug 2022 - now
      • Editorial Intern

        May 2022 - Aug 2022
    • Cross Creek Nursery & Landscaping

      Mar 2023 - Apr 2024
      Director of Marketing
    • Herff Jones

      Jul 2024 - Mar 2025
      Digital Marketing and Social Media Coordinator
    • Virginia Green

      Mar 2025 - now
      Marketing Content Specialist

      - An expert on the Virginia Green product, target markets, vertical markets, competitive landscape, and value propositions.- Communicate with sales and operations leadership on materials and assets needed and desired to support the efforts of their respective teams.- Work with the Marketing Manager and VP of Sales/Marketing on marketing strategy and tactics to drive direct sales.- Maintain the company website, keep the content fresh, updated, and accurate.- Align content with outside ad agency to create and refine messaging and content to be used in blog posts, social media, paid social media, printed marketing materials, and web/landing pages that support the outside sales team, operations team, and/or drive direct sales.- Ensure brand messaging and aesthetics are cohesive and consistent across the organization.- Perform other duties as assigned. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Hootsuite Social Marketing Certification

      Hootsuite
      Jun 2021
    • CITI Student Researcher Certification

      CITI Program
      Jan 2022
    • CITI Research Certification

      CITI Program
      Jan 2022
    • Hootsuite Academy Platform Certification

      Hootsuite Academy
      Jun 2021