Amaya Lynch
Social Media Manager, Photographer, and Writer in Houston, TX
Amaya Lynch graduated from the Manship School of Mass Communication at LSU in May 2020. Amaya obtained a B.A. in mass communication with a concentration in public relations and a Distinguished Communicator certification. In June 2021, Amaya also received her digital marketing certification from Rice University.
While at LSU, Amaya was active in PRSSA, NSCS and served as a PR Co-Chair on the Association of Black Communicators' e-board. Amaya played an active role in establishing ABC as the first Student Affiliate Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists at LSU.
While on campus, Amaya worked as a resident assistant at the Laville Honors Housing while also creating marketing material for events held in the building. She also worked for the Reveille newspaper, writing for the entertainment section. In the summer of 2018, she interned with SMG Venue Management at NRG Park as a Marketing and PR intern.
Amaya received scholarships from LSU, the LSU Family Association and the Manship School of Mass Communication to study abroad in Europe as the summer 2019 student media intern. While traveling, Amaya met with journalists and political leaders while taking photos and writing articles about her experiences at historical sites.
After graduating, Amaya worked part-time as the Online Content Coordinator at Shoot2Sell Real Estate Photography where she began as a Social Media Intern in June 2020. As the Online Content Coordinator, Amaya managed the Shoot2Sell social media accounts, writes and publishes blog content and coordinates the biweekly newsletter.
A year into her time at Shoot2Sell, Amaya was offered a freelancing position as a content writer with Brand Ave. Studios. That freelancing position later became a full-time position as a Brand & Sponsorship Manager with their partner marketing agency, Amplified Digital Agency. After a few months, Amaya was then shifted into the role of Marketing Communications Manager where she was able to work with clients across industries to continue her passion for impactful storytelling through organic content.
Amaya is now looking for a full-time position in the communication field that allows her to continue her work as a high-impact storyteller.