Lucy Rich

UCLA Honors Communication ‘26 | Prev. PR Intern @ Nintendo

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

About

As a UCLA senior graduating Cum Laude in June with a degree in Communication, I am exploring full-time opportunities. Early career marketing and communications leader with experience in public relations, digital marketing, brand partnerships, content creation, corporate comms, and research analytics. Passionate about building connections, creating excitement, and powerful storytelling.

Experience

  • Public Relations Intern at Nintendo
    Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 · 3 mos

  • UCLA (On-site)
    • Drasnin Archive Lab Assistant
      Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 · 3 mos

      Digitize and analyze local news archival footage (particularly from VHS recordings) under the UCLA Irv Drasnin and Xiaoyan Zhao Drasnin Communication Archive.

    • Student Researcher, UCLA Communications Department
      Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 · 3 mos

      Work under Professor Tim Groeling to analyze local LA news content as an extension of the UCLA Initiative to Study Hate. Content analysis focuses on racial bias and crime reporting within television news.

  • UCLA Out of State Student Association (2 yrs 3 mos)
    • President
      Jun 2024 - Dec 2024 · 7 mos

    • Director of Communications
      Sep 2023 - Jul 2024 · 11 mos

      Lead OSSA newsletter and external relations, in addition to Social Media Manger responsibilities.

    • Social Media Manager
      Oct 2022 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr

      Head of club advertising and social posts centered on events and brand partnerships for UCLA's only organization for out-of-state students. Organize and generate ideas for member events and community engagement with other board members.

  • IGNITE at UCLA (2 yrs 3 mos)
    • External Vice President
      May 2024 - Dec 2024 · 8 mos

      Head of Civic Engagement and Marketing committees and board member. Manages quarterly recruitment, club photos, and attendance. Leads outreach to speakers, IGNITE national, and other organizations.

    • Marketing Committee Chair
      May 2023 - Apr 2024 · 1 yr

      As point person for communication between the Ignite board and marketing committee members, I pair marketing tasks with the right people and keep everyone on track.

    • Distinguished Member
      Oct 2022 - May 2023 · 8 mos

      Co-author and contributor to the IGNITE at UCLA monthly newsletters. Collaborated with colleagues to update the club website to be more accessible and visually aesthetic. I also design, research, and create content for Instagram to spread awareness about women's rights and increase user engagement.

  • Marketing and Events Intern at Glazer's Camera
    Jun 2024 - Sep 2024 · 4 mos