Palavi Ahuja

Learnt the basics in portfolio school, interned at my dream agency, and didn’t stop until I got the copywriter role I wanted.

Editorial Intern

Simon & Schuster

2024

My responsibilities included:

  • Writing flap copy and marketing materials for upcoming fiction titles

  • Producing reader reports and comp title lists to assess positioning and audience fit

  • Line-editing manuscripts for tone, clarity, and consistency

Editorial Intern

W. W. Norton & Company

2026

My responsibilities included:

  • Analyzing consumer surveys and multi-year sales data to sharpen title positioning

  • Supporting copyediting across major literature series and course titles

  • Summarizing research into clear takeaways for editorial decisions

Events Coordinator & Administrative Assistant

Columbia University School of the Arts

2024-2025

My responsibilities included:

  • Writing targeted email + social copy to increase event attendance and engagement

  • Supporting 12+ major events (150+ attendees) by pairing promo copy with logistics

  • Adapting messaging for prospective/admitted students across an admissions cycle

  • Coordinating cross-team timelines and details to keep campaigns on track

Business & Social Media Manager

Perfarch Threading & Spa

2018-2020

My responsibilities included:

  • Building brand voice across Instagram, Facebook, and website copy

  • Managing content calendar and posting strategy to drive engagement + bookings

  • Writing service and website copy directing customers to offerings