One of the most pivotal experiences during her time at AUP was a six-month internship at the Paris office of Landor Associates, a leading global branding and design agency. This opportunity allowed her to apply classroom learning to real-world projects, such as client pitches and developing partnerships with major brands. “The training I received in and out of the classroom has been unendingly useful in my post-graduation career,” she explains.
After graduating, Tramuta became a social media manager at Proximity BBDO, an international digital marketing and advertising agency. At the same time, her long-running blog also opened the door to editorial opportunities and what would become a freelance writing career in travel, food and culture for publications such as Condé Nast Traveler and The New York Times.
As a freelance social media consultant and editor, Tramuta has collaborated with companies such as Proximity BBDO, Publicis, LVMH, and Airbnb. She is also a correspondent for outlets such as The New York Times and Bloomberg, and has published four books: The New Paris: the People, Places & Ideas Fueling a Movement (2017); The New Parisienne: the Women & Ideas Shaping Paris (2020), which challenging the oversimplified archetype of the Parisienne; The Book of Rosé: The Provençal Vineyard That Revolutionized Rosé (2024); and most recently, The Eater Guide to Paris (2025).
In addition to writing, Tramuta also hosts The New Paris Podcast, now in its ninth season, where she discusses timely issues facing France including immigration, discrimination, urban development and women’s rights.
Tramuta credits AUP and the MAGC program for laying the foundation for her career. “Not only did the MAGC program offer me a more in-depth study of communications and theory that helped me launch my career, but it introduced me to an international student body and faculty who were crucial in equipping me with the skills I’d need to set out into the working world,” she says. The friendships Tramuta forged during her time at AUP have also been invaluable. “The friends I made here come from all over the world, including the US, France, Brazil and Colombia, and remain invaluable partners. For all of this, I’m grateful.”
Beyond her personal achievements, Tramuta continues to be inspired by the paths and successes of other former AUP students, from writers and social media consultants to entrepreneurs and PhD candidates. “The one common thread seems to be that AUP was key to their successes. It’s clear that a variety of career paths can emerge from any AUP degree and it’s that balanced combination of diversity and quality instruction that I think ultimately makes an education here so meaningful.”
Tramuta’s journey—from aspiring communications professional to published author, consultant, and podcast host—showcases what is possible with a sincere interest in a language and culture and a strong academic foundation.
