Paola Magallanes

Public Relations Specialist @ Talking Dog Agency

About

With a strong foundation in advertising, SEO and consumer insights, I’ve optimized 250+ product listings for performance across B2B and B2C markets. I specialize in storytelling across platforms—whether it’s producing a PBS NewsHour documentary, writing press releases that reached 200+ media outlets or publishing feature stories in both print and digital formats. I've collaborated with Emmy, Grammy and Tony-winning creatives, as well as major publications like NPR and The New York Times. My experience bridges data and creativity, blending research-driven strategy with compelling content creation.

Country

United States

City

Athens

Industry

Newspapers

Skill

Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Google Workspace, Microsoft Office

Experience

Public Relations Specialist

Talking Dog Agency

2025-9 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

Athens, Georgia, United States

• Collaborates with copywriter to review flyers, LinkedIn content, articles and other deliverables, producing seasonal newsletters featuring 20+ stories that strengthen client reputation and supports campaign goals • Develops six-month social media schedule with team and account manager, improving impression and engagement rates • Selected from over 170 students to join student-led full-service advertising agency for year-long campaign

Student Contributor

The Red & Black Publishing Co.

2023-9 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

Athens, Georgia, United States

• Wrote and published over 20 articles covering everything from local events and concerts to restaurant reviews and feature stories • Interviewed more than 60 sources, including NPR journalists, New York Times contributors, and Emmy nominees • Work closely with editors to meet deadlines and shape content that fit our publishing goals

Movie and Television Extra

Universal Pictures

2024-6 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Experienced background extra with several years of experience in television and film productions • Worked on Apple TV+, Peacock TV, Universal Pictures, NBCU, Hulu and Netflix Inc. productions

Student Reporting Lab Fellow

PBS News

2025-2 - 2025-8 · 7 mos

Arlington, Virginia, United States

• Selected as 1 of 10 nationwide fellows for exclusive video journalism fellowship under Emmy-winning producers • Scripted, produced and published investigative climate story distributed to 5.01M+ subscribers, supporting brand storytelling and audience engagement metrics

Marketing Intern

Chattahoochee Nature Center, Inc.

2024-5 - 2024-8 · 4 mos

Roswell, Georgia, United States

• Delivered press releases to 200+ major media outlets, such as NBC, ABC and Fox News • Managed media content, live events and sponsorships for key organizational partners • Leveraged media relations to drive record-breaking attendance event that attracted +1,000 participants to annual fundraiser events while promoting specific USPs

Media and Communities Intern

Cobb County Government

2021-6 - 2022-8 · 1 yr 3 mos

Marietta, Georgia, United States

• Served as media and constituent correspondent, facilitating effective communication between the government, media and public with creative design platforms to maximize clear and professional political communications

Broadway Production Assistant

March For Our Lives

2021 - 2021

New York, New York, United States

• Production assistant for Broadway Fights back, run by the Tony Award winning Yael Silver for a one-night-only Broadway Concert that benefited the “March for our Lives” Organization.