My name is Solby Lim, and I am an internal and external communications specialist and storyteller based in New York. Currently, I oversee the implementation of internal and external communication strategy, including executing media campaigns and managing digital and social media platforms for Women Cross DMZ, an advocacy organization pursuing international peace policy. I specialize in furthering organizational communications, media, and research work through the power and art of storytelling.
I recently managed internal and external communications for Columbia University’s Oral History Master of Arts program (OHMA) for two years. I also obtained my Master’s degree from OHMA, where I created Tidal Notes, an ongoing research/storytelling archive dedicated to empowering and preserving collective voices for change. In the past, I conducted corporate product research and media content at GLAAD as well as created editorial content for publishing products at W. W. Norton & Co. I developed narrative-focused content as communications intern and editor for Barnard College’s website and print magazine for three years, in addition to graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in History and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.
My passions and experiences are rooted in writing + editing, communications management + creative content, digital research, cultural history, and everything in between!
Communications & Project Management Experience
Communications Associate
April 2024-Present
Women Cross DMZ, New York, NY
• Develop and execute a communications and engagement strategy designed to increase organizational impact and visibility and relationships with key stakeholders at the intersection of philanthropy, political advocacy, and community-building
• Oversee impactful media campaigns reaching 20,000+ featuring internal research and analysis as well as write relevant communications materials including press releases, media pitches, and thought leadership content
Public Programming Fellow
September 2022-September 2024
Columbia University Oral History Master of Arts Program, New York, NY
• Developed creative editorial strategy for daily and weekly newsletter campaigns and media content for audiences of 8,000+, including curation of stories on trending industry issues and narrative-focused campaigns
• Lead production of editorial materials and digital marketing promotion targeted towards internal and external stakeholders of the program, including expanding community base across media platforms by 40%
Media Institute Associate and Intern
September 2021 – April 2022
GLAAD, New York, NY
• Conducted product marketing research and design content for corporate brand partnerships and planned editorial strategy for community news site and blog consistent with company culture, initiatives, and values
• Managed research on global accessibility logistics for annual media guide to reporting on LGBTQ+ athletes at the 2022 Beijing Olympics and Paralympics and outreach materials for annual Spirit Day initiative
Research & Writing Experience
Editor and Intern
May 2019 – July 2022
Communications Department at Barnard College, New York, NY
• Managed planning, collaborations, and publication of 150–1500-word articles across 5 digital and print series highlighting diverse narratives, unique stories, and global and local community news
• Oversaw copy and SEO language for 5+ media series on Barnard’s website and print community magazine, in addition to managing CMS re-organization and editing metadata content during digital renovation
Editorial Intern, History
June 2021-August 2021
W. W. Norton & Co., New York, NY
• Created long-form virtual conference guide on gender and sexuality for an upcoming U.S. cultural history textbook • Proofread and copyedited descriptive materials for 6+ U.S. and global history textbook manuscripts, communication briefs, and digital textbook resources on a day-to-day basis
Skills & Languages
Technical: Google Suite, Canva, Drupal CMS, Final Cut Pro, Hindenburg Pro, Infogram, Microsoft Office Suite, Scalar, Social Media Platforms, Squarespace, WordPress, Youtube Studio
Languages: (Fluent) Korean, (Proficient) Mandarin Chinese
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