Carina Browder is a fangirl turned digital marketing and social media strategist with 7 years of experience in online community growth, data analysis, and digital asset management across corporate and start-up environments.They are also a former podcast host, current book content creator, and an experienced music and pop culture journalist with bylines in outlets such as Afropunk, HelloGiggles, and Paste Magazine.Currently open to freelance, project-based, and full-time opportunities in the metro Atlanta area or hybrid/remote roles.
I grew up deep in online fan culture—coding as a pre-teen on Xanga, LiveJournal, and MySpace, then building thriving fan spaces that spilled into real-world convention halls, hotel rooms, and concert venues.I’ve channeled that passion into pro work like crafting marketing strategy for popular Atlanta gaming bar Battle & Brew and running social for Walker Stalker Con, a pop culture convention that served fans of The Walking Dead and The CW's DC Extended Universe—letting my fangirl expertise shine while growing community.
I earned my Communication degree with a Media Studies focus from Kennesaw State University, diving into internships with music publications (and a veteran advocacy organization!) during undergrad. I wrote feature stories for Afropunk's inaugural Atlanta fest back in 2015, interviewed artists from boy bands to blues musicians, hosted and guested on podcasts about pop culture and music where I spotlighted up-and-coming talent, and poured hours into building vibrant communities around music, TV, fandoms, and beyond.Genuine fandom fuels me—creating spaces, media, and convos around what you love? That's the magic brands crave. Got a project where my fan-first energy can amplify your audience? Hit me up—let's chat and collab!Wanna work with me? Send an email to browdercarina [at] gmail [dot] com.
