About Me
Narrative Meets Interface
Leah C. Paige is a journalist, writer, researcher, producer, and designer whose work emphasizes cultural experience and opportunity. A recent graduate of the UNC-Chapel Hill Hussman School of Journalism and Media, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism after studying at both UNC and Hampton University.
Her experience spans editorial journalism, public relations, multimedia production, cultural research, UX/UI design, and brand marketing. At HillDay Public Relations, Leah produced storyboards, video interviews, photography, and social media content for city- and state-level initiatives, while also developing scripts and run-of-show documents, designing presentations in Figma, coordinating photoshoots, and supporting live events. Her editorial experience includes contributing to Durham Magazine and editing student work for The Durham Voice.
As a 2024 MURAP Research Fellow, Leah conducted interdisciplinary research examining the cultural significance of Black hair through oral histories, historical and legislative analysis, and extensive literature review. She also explored international media through UNC’s Media in the United Kingdom program, with immersive experiences at organizations including CNN, Amazon Studios, FleishmanHillard, and Real Chemistry. Her design work includes a high-fidelity attorney dashboard for legal-tech company Jury-X.
Whether she’s writing a story, deep diving into culture, producing content, designing an experience, or bringing an idea to life, Leah brings curiosity, creativity, and intention to her work.
All dressed up and nowhere to go—yet.
What I’m Seeking !
I’m seeking opportunities at the intersection of media, entertainment, sports, culture, and creative communications, particularly roles where storytelling meets production, strategy, and design.
With a background in journalism and experience across multimedia production, public relations, research, UX/UI, and digital content, I bring a multidisciplinary perspective to every project. I thrive in fast-paced environments that require curiosity, adaptability, and attention to detail, and I’m excited to contribute to teams creating work that informs, engages, and connects with audiences.
Over a 10-week period as a 2024 MURAP Fellow, I wrote a zine under the guidance of my faculty mentor, Dr. Pricilla Layne. My zine includes two oral histories and examines the history, language, legislation that informs people’s opinions on Black Hair and the structures that have been in place to discourage natural Black hair.