Lidia Vajda is a communications and project manager based in Bangkok.
She specialises in strategic storytelling and climate-forward cultural initiatives, bringing extensive experience in cross-cultural environments.
I have hands-on experience managing initiatives in multicultural environments and bring expertise in communications management, partnership development, marketing, production, and fundraising.
Services
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Produce clear, effective communications materials, including project documentation, website copy, research summaries, web features, social media content, award submissions, and presentations.
Develop and execute communication strategies tailored to cultural, creative, and sustainability-focused projects.
Lead project management across multicultural environments, coordinating timelines, collaborators, deliverables, and cross-team communication.
Provide creative consulting to refine narratives, strengthen messaging, and align communication goals with artistic and organisational vision.
Create content across platforms, ensuring consistency of voice and alignment with strategic objectives.
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Manage social media channels end-to-end, from content planning and editorial calendars to posting, monitoring engagement, and optimizing performance.
Craft stories and digital narratives that resonate across diverse audiences and support community and stakeholder engagement.
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Serve as the first point of contact for media, handling press requests, inquiries, and scheduling.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists, editors, and cultural publications.
Oversee all communications with the press, including press releases, media kits, interviews, and follow-ups.
Identify and explore partnership opportunities with cultural institutions, brands, and organisations for increased visibility and project development.
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Research relevant awards, grants, and funding programmes that align with an organisation’s goals and project ambitions.
Write and coordinate submissions for international competitions, awards, and funding opportunities.
Maintain and update comprehensive tracking systems for awards, grants, deadlines, and application progress.
Projects
Bangkok Climate Action Week (BKKCAW) 2025 — communications support
Creatives for Climate Action - Thailand (CCAT) Toolkit — consultant
Creatives for Climate Action - Thailand (CCAT) — project coordinator
Creative Migration (East) - communications & program manager
URBA — architecture studio communication management
Garland Magazine — writing
Here &There — cultural exchange program project coordinator & communications
The Ratchaprasong Art Maze — public art festival communication management
Bangkok 1899 — brand refinement
BUKRUK II — urban arts festival art & event manager
Creatives for Climate Action - Thailand (CCAT) Global Hub — program coordinator
Onomatopee — project space, publisher intern
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2024 - Communications and Program Manager at Creative Migration
2022 - freelance writer and communications manager
(Full-time parenting career break)
2016-2018 Here&There, project coordinator and communications, Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Thailand
2016 The Ratchaprasong Art Maze, communications manager, Bangkok, Thailand
2015-2016 BUKRUK II Urban Arts Festival, art&event coordinator, Bangkok, Thailand
2015 Onomatopee, internship, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
2013 Creative Mornings, event organiser, Budapest, Hungary
2012-2013 defo Labor, project manager assistant, Budapest, Hungary
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2014-2015 Design Academy Eindhoven, Eindhoven, the Netherlands, Social Design MA (unfinished, but life-changing experience)
2009-2012 Bachelor of Arts, Art and Design Theory, Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, Budapest
2011 Köln International School of Design, Cologne, Germany, BA Integrated Design - Erasmus Scholarship
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English (Native or bilingual proficiency)
Hungarian (Native)
Thai (Basic communication skills)
CV
Contact
I am always looking for new and exciting opportunities, so do get in touch if you want to discuss a project.
lidiavajda (at) gmail.com