Hi there! I'm Jenni Ciesielski, a creative professional specializing in integrated marketing and communications with a strong passion for storytelling through various media forms. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications from UNC-Chapel Hill and am currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Cinema Arts at Brooklyn College's Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema. Throughout my career, I've worked in government offices, non-profits, and agencies focusing on integrated marketing campaigns, talent attraction, climate action communications, and more. I thrive when developing engaging content, managing projects, and collaborating with diverse teams to create meaningful impact.

Jenni Ciesielski

Hi there! I'm Jenni Ciesielski, a creative professional specializing in integrated marketing and communications with a strong passion for storytelling through various media forms. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications from UNC-Chapel Hill and am currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Cinema Arts at Brooklyn College's Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema. Throughout my career, I've worked in government offices, non-profits, and agencies focusing on integrated marketing campaigns, talent attraction, climate action communications, and more. I thrive when developing engaging content, managing projects, and collaborating with diverse teams to create meaningful impact.

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Hi there! I’m Jenni Ciesielski, a creative professional specializing in integrated marketing and communications with a strong passion for storytelling through various media forms. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications from UNC-Chapel Hill and am currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Cinema Arts at Brooklyn College’s Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked in government offices, non-profits, and agencies focusing on integrated marketing campaigns, talent attraction, climate action communications, and more. I thrive when developing engaging content, managing projects, and collaborating with diverse teams to create meaningful impact.

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Work Experience

Senior Talent Specialist at Development Counselors International
February 28, 2023 - August 22, 2025
Elevated the voices of cities, counties, and states through integrated marketing campaigns focused on talent attraction. Served as point-of-contact for clients contributing to paid media, SEO, public relations, and creative work. Drafted, edited, and distributed talking points, bylines, activity reports, videos, and other digital content including the DCI Talent Wars 2025 research report. Promoted from Senior Account Executive (Dec 2024) and Account Executive (Apr 2024).
Experience Sales Associate at CycleBar
February 1, 2023 - September 4, 2025
Regional Press Secretary, East Coast at Climate Power
August 1, 2022 - September 4, 2025
Developed and executed earned media strategies that drive conversations on the need for climate action in media markets across the Eastern United States. Drafted media pitches, op-eds, and rapid response statements for breaking news events.
Deputy Press Secretary at Office of North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper
August 1, 2021 - September 4, 2025
Drafted and edited social media content, press releases, op-eds, video scripts, and rapid response statements. Assisted in statewide event planning for the Governor and coordinated coverage with the NC Press Association. Promoted from Press Assistant in October 2020.
Executive Ambassador at UNC Office of Undergraduate Admissions
April 30, 2019 - September 3, 2025
Created strategic social media and in-person recruitment strategies for fall and summer tour guide application periods. Planned events fostering an inclusive community for tour guides.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Hussman School of Journalism and Media
May 1, 2015 - May 1, 2019
Master of Fine Arts in Cinema Arts at Brooklyn College, Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2028

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Energy & Utilities