Katya Ilnitskaya
About Katya Ilnitskaya
Katya Ilnitskaya is a Global Communications Intern at Arup in London, with a background in marketing communications and experience in various roles including tennis coaching and camp counseling.
Current Role at Arup
Katya Ilnitskaya is currently serving as a Global Communications Intern at Arup in London, England, United Kingdom. She began this role in 2023. In her position, she supports the social media team by overseeing daily operations and contributes to the global communications strategy. Her responsibilities include drafting social media posts and press releases aimed at an audience of over 800,000 followers.
Previous Roles and Experience
Prior to her current role, Katya Ilnitskaya worked as a Marketing Communications Intern at Arup in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 2022 for 3 months. Before joining Arup, she was self-employed as a Tennis Coach in Richmond Hill, ON, Canada from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, she worked as a Summer Camp Counselor at the Jewish Community Center in Thornhill, ON in 2019 for 2 months, and as a Senior Camp Counselor at Flato Markham Theatre in Markham, Ontario, Canada from 2018 to 2019.
Educational Background
Katya completed an Exchange Year studying Management and Economics at University College London (UCL) from 2022 to 2023. She also holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Marketing, Strategy & Innovation from the University of Toronto, which she earned between 2019 and 2023. Additionally, she achieved a High School Diploma from The Country Day School.
Key Achievements
Katya won a silver medal in the 2022 National Canadian Championships as a student-athlete. She also received a Jackman Scholars-in-Residence research scholarship worth $1000. As a self-employed Tennis Coach, she developed a tennis program that elevated beginner-level players to an intermediate level, acquiring over 30 clients. In her extracurricular activities, she led a team of three first-year House Leaders and managed student life events as a House Captain, as well as serving as an Orientation Leader, Marketing Manager, and Marketing Lead.
Contributions to Communication Strategies
At Arup, Katya supported the social media team by not only overseeing daily operations but also contributing to the global communications strategy. She drafted social media posts and press releases, successfully engaging an audience of over 800,000 followers. She also conducted interviews with industry professionals to create value stories and social media campaigns. Further, she monitored and updated media/PR relations lists and developed an industry influencer database.