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From Apr. 2024 to Aug. 2024, I served as an Editorial & Brand Engagement Intern at PBS. In this role, I pitched, researched and wrote 11 articles to support PBS's marketing campaigns, which achieved over 120,000 page views. I analyzed search engine trends to pitch article ideas and utilized SEO strategies to optimize article visibility on Google. I also curated recipe collections for the recently relaunched PBS Food website.
Read selections of my work or view my author archive below.
Explore the Wonderful World of Jazz with PBS
Explore the Wonderful World of Jazz with PBS
By Julia Pryor
July 25, 2024 for PBS
The Jazz Age was a time of excess, creativity, and passion that lunged jazz music into the mainstream. It produced music icons like Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong, whose innovative sounds advanced music and fostered a safe space for African Americans to express themselves and their plights in the United States. The incredible achievements of the Jazz Age still influence American music, traditions, and fashion over one hundred years later and will continue to inspire future generations of musicians.
The following documentaries and programs explore various aspects of the Jazz Age, from the rise of stars like Charlie Parker and Max Roach to the influence of the pioneering genre in cities across the country. You will also hear renditions of classic jazz songs from modern artists such as Laufey, Jacob Collier, Dodie, and many more. Whether you grew up listening to jazz or are new to the genre, you are bound to learn something new from these insightful documentaries and performances.
Learn more about jazz artists in PBS' Black Artist Visionaries collection, featuring programs about Ron Carter, Ella Fitzgerald, and more.
Learn About D-Day With PBS
Learn About D-Day With PBS
By Julia Pryor
July 19, 2024 for PBS
D-Day was a pivotal point in World War II and world history. Despite occurring 80 years ago, it is still the largest seaborne invasion in history and is still being analyzed by historians today. Join us in learning about the risky operation that changed the course of the war and our world forever.
The following documentaries and programs explore various aspects of D-Day from those who lived through it. You will hear from the brave soldiers, sailors, and airmen who participated in the invasion, as well as war correspondents and journalists who documented the events of that fateful day.
Want to learn even more? Check out our list of the best World War II documentaries on PBS here.
Celebrate National Hip-Hop Day With PBS
Celebrate National Hip-Hop Day With PBS
By Julia Pryor
August 7, 2024 for PBS
August 11 is National Hip-Hop Celebration Day! The celebration was made official by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer last July, following the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. In a speech on the Senate floor, Schumer said: "Hip hop has transcended language, race, age, both geographic and socioeconomic barriers. It's a uniquely American art form that quickly blossomed into a global movement, and we are proud today that this resolution, honoring the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, has passed."
Join us in celebrating the history and impact of the influential genre through the following programs and performances. From shows like Hip-Hop and the Metaverse to documentaries like Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World, you will trace the genre's roots and learn where it's headed. And don't forget to check out incredible performances by hip-hop artists and rappers like The Roots, Will.i.am, and Kendrick Lamar.
Learn even more about Hip-Hop and Black culture in PBS’s Black Culture Connection.
William Shakespeare: History, Performances, and Documentaries
William Shakespeare: History, Performances, and Documentaries
By Julia Pryor
June 7, 2024 for PBS
William Shakespeare was a Renaissance-era writer and actor, often referred to as England's national poet, the world's greatest dramatist, and the "Bard of Avon." Despite this widespread success, the writer's personal life (and death) remains a mystery that historians are still piecing together today.
Much of what we know about Shakespeare comes from his published poems and plays. His first two published works-- "Venus and Adonis" (1593) and "The Rape of Lucrece" (1594)-- were narrative poems that contained over 1,000 lines each. These poems were dedicated to the Earl of Southampton, Henry Wriothesley, who granted him financial support to keep writing. Later, in 1954, Shakespeare joined a London acting company, originally called the Lord Chamberlain’s Men but renamed the King's Men, which inspired his playwriting.
Shakespeare went on to write 37 plays during his career, from tragedies like "Romeo & Juliet" and "Hamlet" to comedies like "Twelfth Night" and "A Midsummer Night’s Dream." The exact chronology of his plays is unknown and still debated by historians today, but it is generally accepted that the works were written between 1590 and 1613. The writer also published a poetry collection in 1609 consisting of 154 sonnets, including "Sonnet 18: Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?" though they are debated to have been written in the 1590s.
Best World War 2 Documentaries on PBS
Best World War 2 Documentaries on PBS
By Julia Pryor
July 12, 2024 for PBS
World War II is one of the most significant events in human history. It claimed the lives of millions, devastated the economies of multiple countries, and forever changed life as we knew it. Its consequences are still studied today, with countless historians and filmmakers creating documentaries that recount the experiences of surviving veterans, war correspondents, and others during those dreadful years.
The following documentaries and programs explore various aspects of the war, from successful battalions like One-Puka-Puka and Six Triple Eight to critical military sites like the Malmstrom Air Force Base and the Farragut Naval Training Station. You will also hear from the courageous men and women who fought in battle, as well as the Japanese Americans and European Jews who faced injustices during the war.
Want to learn even more? Explore the thousands of history documentaries and programs PBS has to offer here.
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