Anna Maria Rahkonen
About Anna Maria Rahkonen
Anna Maria Rahkonen is a Marketing Writer at The Orchard, specializing in digital marketing campaigns for music releases. With a diverse background in writing and media, she has held various roles in organizations focused on art, gender equity, and community engagement.
Work at Orchard
Anna Maria Rahkonen has been employed as a Marketing Writer at The Orchard since 2020. In this role, she focuses on creating copy for digital marketing campaigns that promote music releases, including singles, EPs, and albums. She effectively manages her workload in a remote setting, ensuring that she meets weekly deadlines.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current position, Rahkonen held various roles in different organizations. She worked as a Museum Studies Intern at Kentuck Art Center for four months in 2019. Additionally, she served as a Campus Canvasser and later as a Voter Engagement Organizer at URGE: Unite for Reproductive & Gender Equity in 2019 and 2020. Her experience also includes positions as a Contributing Editor and Contributing Writer at College Media Network, and an Editorial Intern at The Quietus.
Education and Expertise
Rahkonen studied at Gulf Shores High School from 2012 to 2016. She then attended The University of Alabama, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Information Sciences with a major in Creative Media and a minor in Art History, graduating in 2020. Currently, she is pursuing a Bachelor of Culture and Arts degree at Tampere University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Music Business.
Skills and Specializations
Rahkonen possesses strong research skills, enabling her to provide factually accurate information about artists and their releases. Her specialization in writing for digital marketing campaigns allows her to effectively communicate the details of music releases to target audiences. She is adept at managing her responsibilities in a remote work environment.
Internship Experience
Throughout her career, Rahkonen has gained valuable internship experience. She interned at Redeye Worldwide and WCOM Community Radio in 2018, where she focused on publicity and promotions. Additionally, she served as a Music Director and Radio Show Host at WVUA-FM, contributing to her understanding of media and music industries.