Christian Holland

About Christian Holland

Communications professional with 16 years of leadership experience in editorial settings and a focus on press relations and public engagement across multiple digital platforms. Exceptional writing, media production, public speaking, interpersonal, and project management skills. During my tenure at MacDowell, the leading artist residency program in the United States, I supervised the organization\'s digital voice and outreach as it underwent a rebranding, website overhaul and expansion, and name change, devising and implementing strategies to maximize visibility for multiple audiences. As the sole manager of MacDowell\'s social media accounts, I was responsible for more than tripling its Twitter followers and increasing its Instagram following by a factor of 25, while applicants for our fellowships doubled. I began my career as a Founding Contributor and Executive Editor for the Boston-based non-profit arts journal Big Red & Shiny and sat on the publication\'s Board of Directors for over eight years. In addition to BR & S, I\'ve contributed to Art Papers, Art New England, DigBoston, and Boston\'s National Public Radio station, WBUR. With degrees in media studies and journalism from Emerson College and Boston University, respectively, I have also have taught and guest-lectured on mass media and news literacy at Boston and New York City area colleges. I work in print, audio, photo, and video, and have managed and produced media campaigns in both editorial and institutional settings.

Experience

1. Engagement Editor

   Macdowell

   Mar 2016 — Present · New York, NY, US

Education

• Emerson College

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Media Studies

• Boston University

  Master of Science - MS, Journalism