julie gilkison
julie gilkison
writer. editor. designer.
About Me
multimedia journalist
loves: narrative storytelling, all things digital.
fascinated by: interactives, graphics and analytics
capable in: shooting, editing and writing...
...across multiple platforms to tell captivating stories
grammar policewoman
oxford comma foe
super mutt mama
bookworm
globetrotter
night owl
shopping queen
sports fan
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Past
2021
Work Experience
2014 - 2021
Editorial Intern / Modern Luxury / Washington, D.C.
Editorial Intern / American Food Roots / Washington, D.C.
Grant writer / Department of Transportation / Washington, D.C.
Communications Specialist / Department of Homeland Security/ Washington, D.C.
Marketing and Communications Coordinator/ TRAM / St. Helena, CA
present
External Affairs and Communications Specialist, Department of Homeland Security (January 2021 - present)
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Creative Director / The Book Bitches / www.thebookbitches.com
Freelance writer and editor / Atlanta, GA
Dreams of traveling the world, writing a novel, magazine editing, graphic design, and photographing everything along the way
future
Education
University of Georgia
Athens, GA / December 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Magazine Journalism
Minor, Spanish
Minor, Communication Studies
Georgetown University
Washington, D.C. / August 2014
Master of Professional Studies, Digital Journalism
Contact Me
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julie-gilkison.com
whatiworetowork.com
thebookbitches.com
