Sarah Carr
Dublin,Ireland
Summary
Communications and PR professional with a First-Class Honours degree in Politics with International Relations and French (University of Limerick, 2023). Experienced in building strong media relationships, crafting impactful written content, and managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments. A confident self-starter with a proven ability to develop and execute effective communication strategies. Seeking to apply skills and experience to a dynamic role in communications.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Communications Executive
GOAL Global
Dublin, Ireland
01.2025 - Current
- Media & Content Amplification: Highlighted donor-supported programmes through press releases, blog posts, and social media content
- Storytelling & Branding: Created compelling stories from GOAL’s overseas operations, ensuring alignment with brand identity and consistency in design and branding
- Fundraising Support: Developed targeted messaging and donor materials, contributing to successful funding proposals
- Digital Engagement: Executed multimedia campaigns across digital platforms as part of content strategy
- Project Communications: Managed project communications, content production timelines, and design requests, ensuring donor visibility compliance
Account Executive
Wilson Hartnell
Dublin, Ireland
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Media Coverage: Increased client media coverage and visibility, achieving an audience reach of over 15 million for select campaigns
- Secured top-tier coverage for client campaigns in leading publications like the Irish Times and Irish Independent
- Strategic Communication Plans: Developed and executed strategic communication plans, including media relations, social media engagement, content creation, and crisis communications
- Project Management: Managed client project budgets, timelines, and billing, ensuring timely and within-budget completion
- KPI Performance: Monitored and achieved KPIs, surpassing annual targets by 38%
Journalism Intern
The Limerick Post
Limerick, Ireland
01.2021 - 06.2025
- Content Creation: Independently wrote, proofread, and edited documents, ranging from long-form (press releases, blogs, articles, reports) to short-form content (social media) across multiple channels
- Media Relations: Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills by cultivating productive relationships with journalists, editors, and political figures through strategic media outreach and engagement
- Social Media Management: Oversaw social media management and content creation, resulting in a 20% increase in online engagement on Instagram
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Politics and International Relations with French
University of Limerick
Limerick 09.2019 - 05.2023
Skills
- Proven expertise in writing and editing, including press releases, news stories, social media content, and creative copy
- Keen understanding of digital and print media
- Adept communication skills, including verbal and interpersonal skills
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Proficient French speaker, holding a C1 certification according to the CEFR
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Premiere Pro, Canva, WordPress CMS, and advanced Excel functions
Timeline
Communications Executive
GOAL Global
01.2025 - Current
Account Executive
Wilson Hartnell
04.2024 - 11.2024
Journalism Intern
The Limerick Post
01.2021 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Politics and International Relations with French
University of Limerick
09.2019 - 05.2023
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