LARA. V. SOUTHERN

As a writer, editor, and creative strategist, I help brands develop a unique voice, expand their vision, and deliver narratives designed not just to engage, but to delight. With over fifteen years of experience in creative and editorial management, my goal is to find the unexpected angle in every project to deliver powerful storytelling across digital, print, and in-person experiences. Equal parts scrappy and meticulous, I thrive alongside open-minded individuals who think outside the box and who endeavor to create community with their creativity.

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Creative Direction, Writing, Editing

Work

AMBROSIA MAGAZINE

MUSÉE MAGAZINE

ITALY SEGRETA

EXPERTISE

CREATIVE DIRECTION

EDITORIAL CURATION

CLIENT COMMUNICATION

MEDIA MANAGEMENT

STRATEGIC MARKETING

SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE DEVELOPMENT

EVENT PLANNING & PRODUCTION

LANGUAGES

ENGLISH - Native tongue

ITALIAN - Professional

FRENCH - Conversational

SPANISH - Beginner

CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

La DoubleJ

EXECUTIVE EDITOR

2021 - present

Musée Magazine

2020 - 2021

Cook Space

DIRECTOR OF PARENT RELATIONS & ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR

2010 -2013

Sunday Suppers

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

2017 - 2020

BRAND & EVENTS DIRECTOR

2013 - 2017

Avenues: The World School