Welcome to my portfolio! I’m Grace Douglas, a public relations professional and proud Tar Heel, passionate about crafting meaningful stories and connecting them with the right audiences.
With a background in advertising, public relations and health marketing, I thrive at the intersection of creativity and purpose. I take pride in delivering high-quality work, building strong relationships and contributing to mission-driven projects that have a meaningful impact. Continue reading to learn more about my experience.
Evergreen & Oak
Account Executive
April 2025 – August 2025
Evergreen & Oak
Public Relations Intern
September 2024 – December 2024
Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church
Website Developer & Social Media Manager
July 2020 – Present
Design and create written, visual and digital content for the church website and social media pages. In 2020, I led a full redesign of the church’s website, overseeing the transition to a new platform and designing the updated site. You can view examples of my work with Mt. Pisgah on my "My Work" page.
Hickory Metro Convention Center & Visitors Bureau
Marketing Intern
June 2024 – August 2024
Managed daily communication with clients and helped execute strategic public relations initiatives. Worked closely with the partners to ensure all deliverables met deadlines and quality standards. As a proactive communicator and problem-solver, I helped strengthen client relationships and contributed to the overall success of each account.
Assisted the account executives and co-founders by drafting media pitches, press releases, and speaker submissions to elevate client visibility. I also built press lists, created KPI reports, and assisted with social media management, contributing to the execution of strategic PR campaigns. You can find some examples of my work at Evergeen & Oak on my "My Work" page.
Wrote social media copy and blogs, conducted interviews for local business feature articles and updated CRM listings. Find some examples of my work with the Hickory Metro Convention Center and Visitors Bureau on my “My Work” page.
E&V Strategic Communications
Communications Fellow
January 2025 – April 2025
Onboarded onto four client accounts, creating original content for social media, press releases, media pitches and more. I built targeted media and stakeholder lists and monitored coverage using tools like Meltwater and Muck Rack. You can find some examples of my work at E&V on my "My Work" page.