Gabrielle Joyce

Trainee, Office of Strategic Communications @NATO

Brussels, BE

Served as channel lead for NATO’s flagship social media platforms (X, LinkedIn, and Threads), publishing daily politically sensitive content to millions of followers, aligned with NATO’s strategic priorities and evolving international context- Wrote and published the ‘NATO Update’ newsletter, a weekly LinkedIn article contextualising key developments across the NATO enterprise for public audiences- Supported NATO’s social media and press operations during high-profile events, including the meeting of NATO Defence Ministers and press conferences with the NATO Secretary General and Supreme Allied Commander Europe, coordinating and executing real-time digital outputs- Produced short-form video content (CapCut, Adobe, etc.), social media graphics (Canva), and quotographs for major announcements, achieving multi-platform reach and engagement across millions of followers- Scripted, presented, filmed, and edited presenter-led video content for NATO’s social channels, producing dynamic on-camera explainers aligned with NATO’s strategic priorities- Completed weekly trend research, keeping pace with digital trends and changing online narratives- Collaborated with the Press Office and the NATO Spokesperson on all scripts and copy, shaping messaging on complex defence and diplomatic issues whilst making content accessible to varied public audiences- Assisted in the coordination of influencer partnerships and content creator programmes to promote authentic storytelling and transparency from NATO events and ministerial meetings- Gained exposure to the North Atlantic Council and Public Diplomacy Committee meetings, enhancing my understanding of multilateral diplomacy, international communications, and strategic narrative management.

The Crossley Heath School

Advanced Level Qualifications, Chemistry, Maths and Geography A-Levels and several GCSEs.

Newcastle University

Bachelor's degree, BA Hons Politics and International Relations