From Press Release to Published Feature

Role: Editorial & Digital Publishing Intern

Organisation: Bleu Magazine

Location: New York, NY

Timeline: December 2025 – January 2026

Why This Story Matters

This project is a case study in how attention to detail and follow-through can turn a single social post into a deeper editorial relationship. What began as standard PR coverage evolved into an in-house listening session, an interview, and a published feature.

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Phase 1 — PR Intake → Social Presence

December 2025

Starting point

MarcLo’s publicist shared a press release for his single “Marvel” with Bleu for social consideration.

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Smaller BleuLife Mail - Fwd_ Hi Chris - MarcLo “Marvel” Video Aligns Him With Today’s Leading R&B Performers (Out 12_8) __ Bleu Magazine.pdf

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My role

• Adapted PR materials into an Instagram video carousel on Canva </aside>

canva for instagram 12 dec.pdf

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Result

• Instagram post published on December 12, 2025 </aside>