WORK EXPERIENCE

Megan Vaughn Public Relations

New York, NY

Press Department Intern Jun 2025 - Aug 2025

• Managed sample trafficking in Launchmetrics, logging and tracking samples; coordinated shipments/

returns and fulfilled daily sample requests to support press pulls.

• Designed engaging press clippings for comprehensive daily and weekly reports.

• Coordinated internal sample operations (requests, send-outs, returns) to keep press timelines on

track across multiple clients.

• Selected clients: Aya Muse, St. Agni, Urban Sophistication, Kinraden, Verafied, Moon Boot, Leset,

Posse, Baum und Pferdgarten.

Punch Media

Philadelphia, PA

Social Media and Public Relations Intern Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

• Monitored daily media coverage and delivered visibility updates for clients, flagging notable

mentions and trends.

• Drafted weekly media alerts and press materials (press releases/event notes) to support client

announcement and outreach.

• Built and maintained media lists to strengthen pitch targeting and effective outreach.

• Supported on-site photoshoots by capturing behind-the-scenes content and assisting with social

assets for brand channels.

The Garnette Report

New York, NY

Journalism Intern Jan 2024 - May 2024

• Pitched 2+ fashion/lifestyle story ideas daily, contributing to the editorial pipeline and assignment

flow.

• Wrote and published 3+ articles/week in WordPress, meeting tight deadlines and following

publication style guidelines.

• Collaborated in editorial check-ins, helping plan upcoming coverage and maintain story deadlines.

TNH Advertising Agency

Syracuse, NY

Advertising Team Member Sep 2023 - Jan 2025

• Selected for a 5-person creative team supporting the Oh My Darling account; developed weekly

campaign ideas and messaging concepts.

• Contributed to creative briefs and pitch materials, translating strategy into execution-ready concepts

across key touchpoints.

• Collaborated with teammates to brainstorm and refine concepts, incorporating feedback to improve

clarity and business alignment.

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Skills: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, XD, Illustrator, Premiere Pro), WordPress,

Launchmetrics/FashionGPS, Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Canva

Interests: Fashion & Trend Forecasting, Travel, Beauty & Wellness, Content Creation

Education

SI Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University

B.S. Magazine, News, and Digital Journalism

Minor: Marketing