Hello, I’m Nela Marasović. I am a communications professional with extensive experience in public relations, media relations, event coordination, and editorial work for libraries and non-profit organizations. I’ve led PR campaigns, managed social media, and driven EU-funded projects, always focusing on clear storytelling and audience engagement. I’m passionate about culture, reading, and lifelong learning; I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy helping organizations communicate their value. In my free time I enjoy fitness, design, and animal fostering.

Nela Marasović

Hello, I’m Nela Marasović. I am a communications professional with extensive experience in public relations, media relations, event coordination, and editorial work for libraries and non-profit organizations. I’ve led PR campaigns, managed social media, and driven EU-funded projects, always focusing on clear storytelling and audience engagement. I’m passionate about culture, reading, and lifelong learning; I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy helping organizations communicate their value. In my free time I enjoy fitness, design, and animal fostering.

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Hello, I’m Nela Marasović. I am a communications professional with extensive experience in public relations, media relations, event coordination, and editorial work for libraries and non-profit organizations. I’ve led PR campaigns, managed social media, and driven EU-funded projects, always focusing on clear storytelling and audience engagement.

I’m passionate about culture, reading, and lifelong learning; I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy helping organizations communicate their value. In my free time I enjoy fitness, design, and animal fostering.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Owner at Instinkt
May 1, 2025 - Present
Owner of Instinkt, a company providing promotion, public relations, graphic design and publishing services.
Senior Public Relations Advisor at National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK)
October 1, 2007 - April 30, 2025
Replaced head of department during absence; managed content on social media; led projects; created and developed new events and projects; prepared and edited annual reports and plans; applied for and managed national and EU-funded projects; monitored funding opportunities; edited publications and the GLS NSK journal; organized press conferences and media interactions; maintained website updates and publication sales.
Head of Public Relations and Assistant Editor at Croatian Equestrian Pool
September 1, 2005 - October 31, 2007
Head of Public Relations and assistant editor of the regional magazine about horses and equestrian sports, Konji.
Public Relations Associate and Head of PR Department at Croatian Academic and Research Network – CARNet
May 1, 2002 - September 30, 2005
Public Relations Associate and Head of the PR Department.
Media Analyst at Government of the Republic of Croatia Public Relations Office
January 1, 2002 - January 31, 2003
Media Analyst in the Public Relations Office.
Journalist and Editor at Vidi Publishing House
November 1, 2001 - July 31, 2002
Journalist and Editor at Vidi Publishing House.

Education

Training in Internet Marketing and Branding at VERN University
January 1, 2025 - January 12, 2026
Bachelor's degree in Journalism Studies at Faculty of Political Science, University of Zagreb
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 2001
High School Diploma (Gymnasium) at Ivan Švear Secondary School, Ivanić Grad
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1994

Qualifications

Training in Internet Marketing and Branding
January 1, 2025 - January 12, 2026
Internal workshop on preparing content for websites and social media
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
Workshop on Planning IT Projects Funded by EU Funds
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
Seminar on Electronic Publishing with a Focus on E-books
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
Seminar on Competitive Strategies in Business Systems: Basics of Business Intelligence (BI)
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
Info Week, Ministry of Public Administration of the Republic of Croatia – ICT PSP Programme
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Government, Non-Profit Organization