Rahel Tekle is an Eritrean-American writer + creative based in Brooklyn, NY. She has a decade of experience writing for brands, agencies, and digital publications.
Her portfolio includes 360 campaigns, tone of voice, manifestos, scripts, headlines, landing pages, short- & long-form content, ux writing, social copy, profiles, and interviews.
She has BA’s in Philosophy + Political Science with a concentration in International Affairs, and a MA in International Relations + Diplomacy. Her passions are centered around domestic + global affairs, music, film, culture, and the arts.
She believes in the transformative power of music and art to bridge divides, spark dialogue, and empower communities.
She is also the Founder + Editor-in-Chief of Artist To Look Out For, an interview series featuring intimate conversations with artists + creative thinkers.
Clients >> Meta FAIR X, Nike, Spotify, NARS Cosmetics, adidas Originals/Running, Demeter & Co, WHP Global x Anne Klein, Oatly, Hudson Hemp, Hercules NY x E1011 Labs, Depop, HUGO x BOSS, Core Water, Hyatt, Laughing Man Coffee, & more.
Collaborations >> Conscious Minds Studio, LITO Creative, Instrument, Room Service International, Havas, Annex88, & more.
Writing >> Along with running her own editorial interview series, Rahel has been published in BcG Magazine, MISSBISH, The Brooklyn Circus/BKc, & more. She was also an editor of Last Year’s Most Interesting Negro, the much anticipated fourth book by award-winning artist + author Sean Fahie.
Recognitions + Awards >> 2020 Webby Award - Adidas Originals Archive Video Series | 12th Annual Shorty Awards Nominee - Archive Video Series, Entered in Branded Series, Video.
Philanthropy >> In addition to her previous work with Room Service International, Rahel founded + managed a grassroots fundraising initiative in Atlanta, GA called A Means To An End (2014-2017). She raised funds + awareness for various nonprofits and their respective humanitarian operations via community-centered events. She’s worked with the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, Peacebuilding Solutions, UNICEF - Atlanta Chapter, Tapestri Inc., Atlantic Humanitarian Relief, Amnesty International, and the International Rescue Committee.