Jacqueline Ferrara

Social Media Coordinator - Anthropologie (URBN)

United States

I am a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor's Mass Communications Degree and double minor in French and Global Studies.

My skills include news writing, press releases, broadcast writing, AP style editing, data analysis, social media content creation and website construction.

In the social world, my skills include content creation, copy editing, publishing, paid ads, influencer relations and community management.

Below is a collection of editorial work I completed writing for the digital newspaper Cola Daily (www.coladaily.com).

Portfolio

News Writing

Cola Daily
03/31/2021
Entrepreneurial business academy opens in West Columbia

Mota Crosslinking Business Academy held an official ribbon cutting ceremony in West Columbia Wednesday, and will serve as a connecting point for aspiring business professionals. The academy provides classes for developing entrepreneurs and business owners of all ages and ethnicities. MCBA actively advocates for more diverse and inclusive programs within the community to bring together all cultural markets.

Cola Daily
04/02/2021
Colonial Life Arena hosting three-day Monster Jam

Monster Jam will take the stage April 9 through 11 in an action-packed motor sports competition. Six monster trucks will provide live entertainment and compete for the title with gravity-defying stunts at Columbia's Colonial Life Arena. The event is one of the first to welcome fans and families back since the beginning of the pandemic.

Cola Daily
04/20/2021
Girl Scouts and PalmettoPride kicking off litter prevention campaign on Earth Day

In honor of Earth Day 2021, the Girl Scouts and PalmettoPride will be hosting a four-day, statewide litter prevention campaign. The campaign will begin with a press event on Earth Day, Thursday, at the State House. It will be led by Lt. Governor Pamela Evette, followed by virtual readings of PalmettoPride children's books.

Cola Daily
04/20/2021
Doko Rodeo bringing bull-riding action, family fun to Blythewood

The 11th annual Blythewood Doko Rodeo is set to take place April 23 and 24, rain or shine at the town's community park arena. All ages are welcome to enjoy the action and watch world-class cowboys, cowgirls and steer compete for prize money, trophy buckles and international rodeo qualifying points.

Cola Daily
02/12/2021
List of Midlands restaurants offering Valentine's weekend specials

It's the weekend of love in the Midlands, with thousands of couples - and groups of friends - planning on heading out to celebrate Valentine's Day. Although many will celebrate at home this year to avoid potential crowds, there are lots of local restaurants offering specials for those who choose to dine in or pick up to-go food.

Cola Daily
03/05/2021
Women in Construction Week to begin Sunday, offering virtual and in-person events

The National Association of Women in Construction hosts Women in Construction Week each year. This year's activities will be featured Sunday, March 7 through Saturday, March 13, with a variety of opportunities for Midlands residents to participate alongside the local Columbia Women in Construction chapter. NAWIC is dedicated to supporting women in the construction industry.

Cola Daily
03/23/2021
South Congaree Championship Rodeo holding inaugural "Bull Bash" this weekend

The first Bull Bash will be coming to West Columbia Friday and Saturday: two back-to-back nights of competition featuring bulls, broncs and champion riders. Several reigning champions including the world-champion bull, saddle bronc and last year's champion bareback bronc will be featured.

Cola Daily
03/31/2021
Entrepreneurial business academy opens in West Columbia

Mota Crosslinking Business Academy held an official ribbon cutting ceremony in West Columbia Wednesday, and will serve as a connecting point for aspiring business professionals. The academy provides classes for developing entrepreneurs and business owners of all ages and ethnicities. MCBA actively advocates for more diverse and inclusive programs within the community to bring together all cultural markets.