
Carolina Benjumea
Journalist
Salary / Daily rate
Paris, France
Freelance
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
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.
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