Christian Selden

Content & Brand Strategist

Social media strategist specializing in audience growth and brand storytelling for higher education. End-to-end ownership of cross-platform strategy, publishing, and analytics for a Yale University faculty brand with a combined following of nearly 240,000. Data-driven and accessibility-minded, turning academic research into social media content that brings world-class education to global audiences.

Currently taking on freelance social media clients

Experience

Program Coordinator, Content & Brand Strategist

2024 – Present

Dr. Laurie Santos, Yale University · The Happiness Lab (top 3 Apple podcast, 150M+ downloads) · The Science of Well-Being (5M+ learners, free on Coursera)

Social Media Strategist · Freelance

2024 – Present

Clients: Lori Gottlieb · Catherine Price

Graphic Designer · Contract

2024

NutritionFacts.org

Student Graphic Designer & Photographer

2021 – 2023

Reed College Public Affairs Office · Portland, OR

  • Photographed campus lectures, performances, and student events for Reed’s social media, email newsletters, and Reed Magazine, shooting and editing to institutional brand and visual standards.
  • Delivered 20+ publication-ready images per event on deadline and pitched a self-initiated enamel pin series celebrating Reed traditions, managing the project from concept through manufacturer production.

Education

B.A. Neuroscience

2023

Reed College · Portland, OR

3.90 GPA · Reed Presidential Award. Thesis: A Metta-Review of the Neuroscience of Meditation.

Skills & Tools

Skills: Social strategy & audience growth, short-form video production & editing, graphic design, copywriting & brand voice, content systems & scheduling, vibecoding (AI literacy & fluency), analytics & A/B testing, photography, video captioning & accessibility best practices, science communication, newsletter design.

Tools: Claude Code & Codex (AI), Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Descript, Meta Business Suite, YouTube Studio, Kit, Notion, Later, Loomly, WordPress, Squarespace.