Angelina Zaretskaya
PR & Comms • UK, UAE & Remote
I’m Angelina, a PR specialist based in Dubai.
My background spans international political and commercial organizations across the UK and the EU.
I hold a master’s degree in Public Relations from City St George’s, University of London, studied International Relations at Harvard, and earned a BA in Business in Warsaw, Poland.
Work Experience
Communications Officer — International Maritime Organization, UN
APR'26 – JUL'26 • LONDON, UK
Supported IMO’s communications during a volatile period for global maritime security, including rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and high-stakes decisions on Russia’s shadow fleet. Developed press materials, communication strategies, website promotion plans, and social media content; liaised with journalists, represented the organization at key events, monitored analytics, and ensured accurate translations across official digital platforms.
Conducted a comprehensive audit of the organization’s website: assessed visual identity, UX, navigation and content structure, and developed a strategy with improvement recommendations
Wrote press releases and news articles for the organization’s official channels
Prepared recommendations for building a unified communication strategy, including the sustainability (ESG) direction
Analyzed the effectiveness of all communication channels: press releases, publications, media inquiries, web pages, social media, video and photo content, with year-over-year insights to inform future strategy
PR Manager — Aloha Travel
JAN'25 – APR'26 • REMOTE
Grew a travel blog to 63K followers through strategic PR campaigns, brand collaborations, and media outreach. Rebranded the project: developed new positioning, visual identity, and content strategy aligned with the travel niche. Drafted press releases, proposals, and sponsored content, tracked analytics to optimise engagement.
Developed a unified visual concept reflecting the brand’s premium positioning and redesigned the account
Created a content strategy with daily publications
Introduced unique engagement and loyalty mechanics: a “traveler’s passport”, a weekly travel news digest, and welcome gifts for clients before their trips
Education
City St George's, University of London
MA PR & Strategic Communications
2025-2027
Harvard University, Cambridge, USA
Summer School in International Relations
2025
ASBIRO Business School, Warsaw, Poland
BA Management
2020-2023
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