Say hello to the newest member of the team, our PR/marketing intern Elliot Skillings! Elliot arrives with previous experience in both television journalism and communications and is eager to build on these experiences as a contributing member to Chemistry PR and Multimedia. 

A spring 2024 graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism with a bachelor’s degree in strategic communication, Elliot took full advantage of the educational and professional opportunities at his disposal through his degree program to dive into the world of communications. 

Most recently, he worked to produce a comprehensive communications and advertising campaign for FOX Sports and their 2025 NASCAR coverage. The FOX Sports marketing team recognized this work as their preeminent campaign and implemented concepts from the campaign into their promotions. Previously, Elliot crafted messaging for a GreatWater 360 Auto Care campaign centered around engaging college students and worked with University of Missouri athletes to increase their Name, Image and Likeness earning opportunities by creating a media kit tailored to their on-field persona and off-field interests. Additionally, he interned in Brussels, Belgium for European cable news network Euronews, sharpening his skills in social media content creation, internal communications and video editing. 

Elliot realized his passion for media and communications in a multimedia class he took in high school, leading to his decision to travel halfway across the country from his home in the San Francisco Bay Area to Missouri and his eventual choice to pursue a degree in strategic communications. Each step along the way provided valuable skills and experiences he will carry into his new role with Chemistry. 

As a PR/Marketing intern, Elliot will be an enthusiastic contributor to the team, offering assistance wherever needed, all while continuing to sharpen his skills in the world of communications and gaining valuable experience in an agency setting.  

In his free time, Elliot loves hiking and the outdoors, having spent many childhood summers visiting national parks. He is also a sports fanatic, and loves spending his weekends rooting on his alma mater Mizzou Tigers, as well as his home town San Francisco 49ers.