Carolina Benjumea

Journalist

Salary / Daily rate

Paris, France

Freelance

Can come onsite

Skills

Articles CreationPress RelationsCopywriting

Languages

EnglishFrenchSpanish

About me

Intro

Journalist and communications specialist with 5+ years covering luxury brands and culture for top publications like ODDA Magazine, CAP74024, and Naïfs. Currently serving as Contributing Editor at Savoir and Digital Editor at ODDA, with proven expertise interviewing celebrities and KOLs. Specialized in fashion analysis, feature writing, and editorial strategy with deep Paris market knowledge.

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Work experience

Paris Contributing Editor

SavoirFreelance

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 10 months

-Pitching and writing feature articles, interviews, and opinion pieces on fashion, beauty, culture, and trends in the Paris market and European market. -Assisting to events on behalf of the magazine -Building relationships with brands and PR's

Content Editor

House of Solo

Sep 2024 - Present

2 years 2 months

-Develop story ideas, ensuring they align with the magazine’s audience and objectives. -Select topics and themes to reflect the publication’s vision and current trends. -Curate a diverse range of talents to feature in the magazine through interviews, cover stories, and reviews, from artists, to celebrities, influencers, designers, and KOL. -Create editorial calendars for the print publication, the website and social media, and coordinate with teams to meet deadlines. -Work with writers, photographers, stylists, and other contributors to bring ideas to life. -Liaise with marketing, PR, and advertising teams to align editorial content with business strategies. -Identify opportunities for sponsored content, collaborations, or partnerships.

Contributing Writer

NaïfsmagazineFreelance

Jun 2023 - Present

3 years 5 months

-Pitching and writing feature articles, interviews, and opinion pieces on fashion, beauty, culture, and industry trends.

CAP74024

CAP74024Freelance

Apr 2023 - Present

3 years 7 months

-Pitching and writing feature articles, interviews, and product reviews on fashion, beauty, culture, and industry trends. -Attending events on behalf of the magazine

Journalist

Journalist Fashion - Art - CultureFreelance

Dec 2022 - Present

3 years 11 months

Publications: CAP 74024, Les Hommes Publics, ODDA Magazine, Behind the Blinds, Naifs Magazine, House of Solo, Collectible DRY, Musée magazine, Voir Magazine, Boys By Girls. -Writing news, fashion shows analysis, product and exhibition reviews, and long features for online and print publications -Interviewing celebrities, fashion professionals and KOL’s. -Writing social media captions. -Doing research about different subjects important for the fashion industry. -Transcribing interviews with fashion professionals and KOL’s. -Pitching editors with interesting stories. - Proofreading and editing content.

ODDA Magazine

Dec 2022 - Present

3 years 11 months

Digital Editor

Dec 2024 - Present

1 year 11 months

-Write feature articles, and interviews on fashion, beauty, culture, and industry trends for the digital platform. -Edit social media content

Contributing Writer

Dec 2022 - Mar 2025

2 years 4 months

-Write feature articles, interviews on fashion, beauty, culture, and industry trends. -Attend industry events in Paris on behalf of the magazine

International Press Manager

Pernille Christiansen Press Office

Sep 2023 - Jul 2024

11 months

-Taking care of the press strategy of interior design and architecture companies for the international markets (France, UK, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden). -Building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists, editors, and influencers. -Pitching story ideas to editors and journalists in the interior design and architecture fields. -Editing and distributing press releases to the press. -Arranging interviews, features, and profiles for clients. -Organizing press events, such as design exhibitions, product launches, and store openings.

Digital Editor-in-Chief / Features Editor Print

7Hollywood

Apr 2023 - May 2024

1 year 2 months

-Selecting articles and planning publication content for the web and the print publication. -Researching ideas for features and articles. -Writing news and fashion shows reviews for the website, and long features for the print publication. -Liaising with our in-house writers and freelancers around the world. -Contacting press agencies and press officers for information and assets. -Editing and proofreading articles for the website and the print publication.

International Press Assistant

Hermès

Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

6 months

Paris, France

-Proofreading and editing texts such as press kits, press releases, and interviews. -Preparing interviews with the spokesperson by researching response elements and key messages. -Transcribing interviews. -Supporting the organization of institutional events in France and abroad, such as exhibitions and store openings. -Maintaining daily contact with press teams around the world. -Conducting internal press reviews.

Responsible Press and Influence

Elleme

Sep 2021 - Jul 2022

11 months

Paris, France

-Generating weekly newsletters. -Writing product descriptions and boilerplates. -Creating content for social channels and producing copy for the captions. -Participating in brainstorming for communications strategies. -Supporting shootings and fashion shows.

Press Assistant

VEJA

May 2021 - Oct 2021

6 months

Paris, France

-Writing internal newsletter. -Preparing interviews with spokesperson and big magazines. -Taking care of external requests, such as partnerships with organizations, public appearances, participation in events or interviews. -Tracking, analyzing, and evaluating media coverage. -Participating in the definition of the biannual PR strategy.

Communications Specialist

Espacios de Mujer

Mar 2018 - Mar 2019

1 year 1 month

- Creating content for social media (instagram, Facebook) and producing copy for the captions. - Developing communication strategies to create visibility for the organization. - Spokesperson training in preparation for interviews and public events.

English Teacher

Quality Tech Institute

Mar 2015 - Mar 2019

4 years 1 month

-Helping students improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. -Planning, preparing and delivering lessons. -Preparing teaching materials. -Delivering reports to parents and directors.

Public Relations Coordinator

Burson-Marsteller

Aug 2017 - Jan 2018

6 months

-Writing and editing texts such as press releases and public speeches. -Coordinating interviews between spokesperson and journalists. -Taking care of public affairs matters for our clients. -Coaching spokesperson for interviews and public events. -Daily monitoring of topics that may impact our clients' activities. -Building relationships with journalists and KOL's. -Tracking, analyzing and evaluating media coverage. -Coordinating events for our clients, such as press conferences and corporate events.

Sales Advisor

STFGROUP

Dec 2012 - Dec 2015

3 years 1 month

-Providing suitable recommendations to customers as needed.


Education

MODART International

Master 2 Fashion and Luxury Communication

2021 - 2022

1 year 2 months

MODART International

MBA Fashion and Luxury Management

2020 - 2021

1 year 1 month

Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts London

Coolhunting Fashion

2020 - 2020

4 months

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana

Social Communication- Journalism

2012 - 2018

6 years 1 month

Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca

Social Communication- Journalism Exchange program

2016 - 2016

1 month

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