Sarah Carr
Dublin,Ireland
Summary
Experienced project coordinator with experience in communications, public relations, and journalism. Skilled 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, looking to pursue a career in policy communications.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Youth and Public Engagement Coordiantor
GOAL Global
Dublin, Ireland
05.2025 - Current
- Project Management: Coordinated the planning and delivery of multiple concurrent projects across youth and public engagement streams, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and values.
- Communications Strategy: Developed and executed social media strategies across TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter to enhance program visibility and impact.
- Content Creation: Produced engaging content for digital and social media platforms using Canva and other design tools to support campaigns and outreach.
- Public Outreach: Identified and secured public engagement opportunities through proactive outreach and relationship-building, increasing project visibility.
- Monitoring & Reporting: Analysed social media performance using Google Analytics and Meta Business Suite to shape future project planning.
Communications Executive
GOAL Global
Dublin, Ireland
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Media & Content Amplification : Highlighted programme successes through engaging press releases, blog posts, and social media content, achieving widespread media coverage.
- Graphic Support : Designed and edited content for social media, websites, and visibility materials, including videos and graphics using Canva.
- Storytelling & Branding : Developed compelling stories from GOAL's programme operations, ensuring brand alignment and tailored communication for diverse audiences.
- Digital Engagement : Executed multimedia campaigns across digital platforms as part of a comprehensive content strategy.
- Project Communications : Managed project communications, content timelines, and design requests, ensuring donor visibility compliance.
- Communications Support : Provided strategic communication advice to GOAL departments both at HQ and internationally, ensuring effective communication strategies for enhanced brand visibility across departments.
Account Executive
Wilson Hartnell
Dublin, Ireland
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Media Coverage: Secured top-tier coverage in leading publications such as The Irish Times and Irish Independent by cultivating strong media relationships, achieving over 15 million audience reach for select campaigns.
- Strategic Communication Plans : Executed strategic communication plans, including media relations, social media engagement, content creation, and talent partnerships.
- Content Development: Wrote compelling press releases, synthesising complex data into accessible, engaging content for external audiences.
- Project Management : Oversaw client project budgets, timelines, and billing, ensuring projects were completed within budget.
Journalism Intern
The Limerick Post
Limerick, Ireland
01.2021 - 06.2025
- Content Creation : Independently wrote, proofread, and edited documents, ranging from long-form to short-form content, across multiple channels
- Media Relations : Cultivated productive relationships with journalists, editors, and political figures through strategic media outreach.
- Social Media Management : Oversaw social media management and content creation, resulting in a 20% increase in online engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Politics and International Relations with French
University of Limerick
Limerick 09.2019 - 05.2023
Skills
- Expertise in writing and editing, including press releases, news stories, social media content, and creative copy
- Keen understanding of digital and print media landscape
- Adept communication skills, including verbal and interpersonal skills
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Experienced in project coordination and delivery
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud (including Premiere Pro), Canva, WordPress CMS, and Onclusive
- Skilled in social media management, content creation, and strategic dissemination
Timeline
Youth and Public Engagement Coordiantor
GOAL Global
05.2025 - Current
Communications Executive
GOAL Global
01.2025 - 05.2025
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