I’m a public historian, producer, and researcher specializing in research-driven storytelling across heritage, culture, and tourism. With 7+ years of experience bridging scholarship and creative production, I develop projects that make history vivid, accessible, and resonant for contemporary audiences.

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My areas of expertise:

  • Heritage & Cultural Storytelling – Applying public history and art history methods to create engaging, accessible narratives for museums, galleries, film, and digital audiences. I translate archival depth into stories that connect people to place, identity, and memory.

  • Project & Partnership Management - Coordinating multidisciplinary teams, timelines, and deliverables across creative, academic, and institutional partners. Experienced in stakeholder communication, workflow design, and end-to-end production management for cultural projects, ensuring that the mission aligns seamlessly from concept to launch.

  • Content Strategy & Social Media – Building and managing content calendars, crafting on-brand copy, and producing digital content (short-form video, carousels, newsletters, live coverage) that connects audiences with culture and place.

  • Creative & Digital Production – Leading pre- and post-production for media projects, from short-form campaigns to long-form documentary storytelling, with hands-on editing, copywriting, and design.

  • Archival Research & Context Development – Conducting rigorous historical and cultural research, sourcing primary materials, and developing interpretive frameworks for use across media, exhibitions, and brand storytelling.

A selection of the organizations I’ve collaborated with:

Logo for Hull Minster featuring a stylized white tower on a dark purple background with the words 'Hull Minster' underneath.
Colored text blocks with the words 'FIND THE STORY.' in bold letters, arranged vertically in purple, blue, and teal colors.
Blue and white logo of the Unauthorized Oaxaca with an icon of a historic building or monument.
Logo for BU TV featuring a black circle with a red border, the words 'BU TV' in white, with 'TV' inside a red circle and three curved lines above it to suggest sound waves.
A coat of arms with a gold laurel wreath, a blue shield with three torches, a golden chevron, and a lion with wings. Greek text on a banner reads 'ΑΛΗΘΕΙΑ ΣΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΑΙΣΘΗΣΗ'.
Yellow dragon logo with the word 'Drexel' beneath it on a dark blue background.
University of York logo with a crest and text.
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Logo for The Museum Collective in black and white
Logo of Queen's University Belfast featuring a shield with a book, a hand, a lion, a crown, and a harp, with the university name written next to it.
Red and white logo with the letters D and D and a small dot above the middle of the logo.

How I Can Help You

    • Archival research (image sourcing, primary/secondary analysis)

    • Historical consulting for media, museums, and brands

    • Script and content development rooted in ethical interpretation

    • Contextual framing to ensure your story is responsible, inclusive, and meaningful

    • Produce interpretive videos for museums, heritage sites, or online learning

    • Develop & script heritage or tourism videos

    • Develop visual and audio storytelling that’s accurate, inclusive, and compelling

    • Repurpose existing content for a variety of different social platforms and media types (YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, blogs, podcasts, etc.)

    • Developing social media strategy for brands, organizations and institutions with a stake in the heritage, tourism, or culture sectors

    • Writing accessible, audience-focused copy for tours, apps, and exhibits

    • Translating complex research into clear, engaging narratives

    • Story development and content planning for digital heritage initiatives

    • Consulting on interpretive direction, tone, and narrative structure

    • Supporting grant proposals with creative and production insight

    • Helping align your content with audience needs and institutional goals

About Me

I’m a Philadelphia native, but over the last 6 years, I’ve lived and worked across the US, UK, and Spain. I completed my undergraduate studies in Film & Television at Boston University, and earned my M.A. in Public History from the University of York. I also hold along with a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification from the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya; and I’m currently a postgraduate member of the UK-based Royal Historical Society. 

My academic research explores how media, culture, and the digital world shape historical memory, especially in the contexts of commemoration, identity, and popular interpretation. Before shifting fully to the heritage and media sectors, I supported educational and public-facing research initiatives through roles in operations, teaching, and project coordination.

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annahillcontact@gmail.com

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linkedin.com/annaehill

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