Experience
Clemson World, Clemson University, Clemson, S.C.
Assistant Editor / alumni writer, Jan. 2016-Oct. 2018
- Oversee the writing, editing and photography of the classes section of Clemson World, which includes six alumni profiles and class notes, as well as miscellaneous happenings of Clemson University alumni. Contribute to editing of the entire print magazine, which averages 64 pages. Clemson World is published three times annually with print readership averaging 46,000 annual donors and alumni for the winter and spring issue, and more than 86,000 for the fall issue.
- Oversee Clemson World social media platforms on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, as well as WordPress site. Average monthly WordPress views have gone from 12,000 to more than 22,000 as a result of strategic social media planning and leveraging University partnerships. Edit monthly newsletter which averages 98,000+ subscribers of alumni and donors.
- Oversee communication assets of Clemson University Alumni Association, which goes out to more than 146,000 alumni. Partnership includes collaboration on marketing and planning of alumni promotion and events.
Habitat for Humanity International, Americus, Ga.
Writer/editor, Program Communications, March 2011-October 2015
- Coordinated Youth Programs materials and manage communications to more than 60,000 volunteers.
- Planned communications, speakers and plenary sessions for the annual Youth Leadership Conference, which engages more than 300 youth and young professionals.
- Operated @HabitatYouth and various social media communication pieces to engage with youth volunteers through Habitat for Humanity International. Accounts currently engage more than 3,000 volunteers and affiliates.
- Reported for Habitat for Humanity International on disaster recovery in Alabama and New Jersey, Young Professionals, AmeriCorps and Build-a-Thon, advocacy and Habitat on the Hill, anniversaries of Collegiate Challenge and Youth Programs, and various stories showing the long-term impact of Habitat on homeowners through our “Why We Build” series.
The Augusta Chronicle, Augusta, Ga.
South Carolina Bureau Chief, March 2010-March 2011
- Supervised the daily coverage of Aiken and Edgefield counties for The Augusta Chronicle, a 75,000 daily newspaper. Provided compelling and accurate coverage of breaking news, while maintaining beat reporting and enterprise research for print and online media.
- Collaborated with editors on features and regional election pieces. Provide supplemental coverage for North Augusta Today.
North Augusta Today, Augusta, Ga.
Editor, May 2008-March 2010
- Supervised the writing, editing, layout and photography of a 17,000 circulation weekly tabloid.
- Supervised two reporters on 10 to 12 stories a week in addition to 20 standing features and profiles.
- Piloted social networking methods and implemented the largest media social network community in North Augusta and Aiken County. Northaugustatoday.com readership improved from 8,000 monthly hits in 2008 to 20,000 monthly hits in 2010.
- Collaborated with The Augusta Chronicle marketing and advertising team on promotional opportunities to brand North Augusta Today, which is currently the most profitable weekly newspaper in Morris Publishing.
- Instituted a partnership with local high school journalism programs to promote scholastic journalism through local high school coverage.
The Augusta Chronicle, Augusta, Ga.
South Carolina Bureau Staff Writer, June 2006-Feb. 2010
- Covered education in Aiken and Edgefield for a 75,000 circulation daily newspaper.
- Covered the Savannah River Site for energy and science from March 2007 – May 2008, including the demise of removing nuclear waste from South Carolina to secure facilities at Yucca Mountain in Nevada.
Anderson Independent-Mail, Anderson, S.C.
General Assignment Reporter, May 2005-Sept. 2005
- Covered Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties and three Georgia counties for education, features, government, police, business and health.
- Responsible for five to 10 stories a week and photographs in a 48,000 circulation daily newspaper.
The Associated Press, Columbia, S.C.
Intern, Jan. 2005-May 2005, Jan. 2006-May 2006
- Contributed to coverage of S.C. statehouse committee meetings with news briefs.
The Gamecock, University of South Carolina
Staff Writer, 2002-2006
- Wrote features and news stories with a focus on cultural events and politics.
Education
- B.A. Journalism and Mass Communications, University of South Carolina, 2002-2006
- M.A. Digital Communications, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, 2018-2021
Memberships
- Society of Professional Journalists, 2006-2011
- Georgia Press Association, 2006-2011
Other Activities
- Junior League of Greenville active member
- Judge and volunteer for the South Carolina Scholastic Press Association and
Southern Interscholastic Press Association, 2005-present
- Peace Center usher/volunteer
- City of Greenville volunteer
Skills
- Writing ·Editing ·Interviewing ·Storytelling ·WordPress and online publishing ·Feature writing ·Speech writing ·Project management ·Event planning ·Social media management and marketing ·Community relations ·Creative strategy ·Data research
- Proficient in Windows and Mac OS platforms ·MS Office ·Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and InCopy ·Digital photojournalism ·Page layout and graphic design
Julia Sellers 