I'm a final-year English Literature student at University College Dublin, with a track record in marketing and social media for Generation Y and Camile Thai. I write, edit, and craft content across platforms, and I enjoy turning ideas into engaging stories. I bring hands-on experience with digital tools and a collaborative mindset, thriving in fast-paced environments. I actively contribute to the University Observer and work as a Student Ambassador for UCD, while also engaging with Wicklow Fine Gael. These roles have sharpened my communication, event planning, and teamwork skills, and I love turning complex ideas into clear, compelling content that resonates with diverse audiences.

Laura Molloy

I'm a final-year English Literature student at University College Dublin, with a track record in marketing and social media for Generation Y and Camile Thai. I write, edit, and craft content across platforms, and I enjoy turning ideas into engaging stories. I bring hands-on experience with digital tools and a collaborative mindset, thriving in fast-paced environments. I actively contribute to the University Observer and work as a Student Ambassador for UCD, while also engaging with Wicklow Fine Gael. These roles have sharpened my communication, event planning, and teamwork skills, and I love turning complex ideas into clear, compelling content that resonates with diverse audiences.

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I’m a final-year English Literature student at University College Dublin, with a track record in marketing and social media for Generation Y and Camile Thai. I write, edit, and craft content across platforms, and I enjoy turning ideas into engaging stories. I bring hands-on experience with digital tools and a collaborative mindset, thriving in fast-paced environments.

I actively contribute to the University Observer and work as a Student Ambassador for UCD, while also engaging with Wicklow Fine Gael. These roles have sharpened my communication, event planning, and teamwork skills, and I love turning complex ideas into clear, compelling content that resonates with diverse audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Editor in Chief and Social Media Manager at Generation Y / Oxygen.ie
March 1, 2024 - Present
Pitches, edits and writes articles on topics of interest to students; organises social media campaigns and sponsored content for the National Student Media Awards; manages Oxygen.ie website and Oxygen’s social channels; leads a team of volunteer contributors; creates sponsored content for ISIC Ireland.
Student Ambassador at University College Dublin
September 1, 2023 - Present
Provides campus tours, visits schools and students on exchange; promotes the university at events (open days, information evenings, summer schools, college fairs); provides event support at alumni events; administrative tasks; represents the university on the online chat service.
Student Brand Ambassador at Camile Thai
August 1, 2023 - Present
Organises sponsored events with UCD societies; Plans sponsored social media competitions; conducts market research (influencers, tasters); organises brand partnerships with student societies; assists with promotional content.
Public Relations Officer at Wicklow Fine Gael
December 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Liaised with the office to create content for announcements and ministerial updates; created content for Local Election candidates; managed constituency social media accounts; produced digital content for social platforms; wrote press releases; oversaw monthly newsletters.
OTwo Co-Editor at The University Observer
June 1, 2025 - Present
Oversees the second edition of the paper; edits submissions and coordinates sections; shapes editorial direction.
Arts and Creativity Section Editor at The University Observer
July 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Led the Arts & Creativity section; supervised pitches and editing for features and reviews.
Literature and Drama Editor at The University Observer
July 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Edited literature and drama features; managed submissions and contributed content.
Contributor at The University Observer
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Wrote and contributed articles across sections; participated in editorial process.

Education

B.A. (Hons) English Literature at University College Dublin
January 1, 2022 - February 16, 2026
Leaving Certificate at Loreto Secondary School Bray
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Sean Leahy Memorial Trophy
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
County Wicklow Young Playwright Programme – Story Writing Competition Winner
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Academic Endeavour Award
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Academic Endeavour Award
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Academic Excellence Award
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Software & Internet