Mariana Zellmer

About Mariana Zellmer

Hi there! My name is Mariana Zellmer, Mari for short. I’m an aspiring marketing and public relations professional studying in the Hussman School of Media and Journalism at UNC Chapel Hill, one of the nation’s top schools. I’m passionate about the intersection between strategic communication, branding, and data-driven marketing.I\'m currently a digital marketing intern at RapidScale, and I\'m looking forward to continuing my work in campaign development and execution, as well as beginning to learn about content targeting SEO/GEO/AEO models and creating topical authority and content strategy for tier 1 campaigns.Check out my portfolio website! https://marianazellmer.wixsite.com/mariana-zellmer

Experience

1. Channel Marketing Intern

   8x8

   Aug 2025 — Present

   As a channel marketing intern for 8x8, an AI-driven communication and analysis platform, my role is to assist in marketing 8x8\'s software to its partners and customers. My responsibilities include - Content development: Draft and edit partner-facing content such as emails, social copy, newsletters, promotional blurbs, etc- Event support: Coordinate logistics and communication for events, as well as track timelines and deliverables- Administrative tasks: Organize internal assets to maintain smooth operation of projects and other documentation

Education

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Bachelor's degree, Media and Journalism

• UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

  Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

• Wake Forest High School

  Summa Cum Laude