KATHERINE MARIE OCZYPOK (KATE)

Experienced professional passionate about creating compelling content and driving engagement. Talented at crafting dynamic stories, informative articles and persuasive copy that resonate and inspires readers.

• Washingtonian Magazine - Had story "Mystery Pizza" published in their January 2012 issue, photo of dog Moe published in February 2015 issue, story on adopting a purebred dog in April 2015 issue
• US Weekly-freelancer October 2011-April 2012x
• Thought Catalog-Had two “listicle” style articles published about Thanksgiving dinner with friends and what I learned from living alone.
• LilButton.com-Contributed to the start-up of the website all about baby names.
• Freelance Writer, NickiSwift.com - Wrote celebrity-oriented stories for the ZergNet owned site from December 2016 through May 2017.
• Freelance Blogger, Capital Park Realty - Tried my hand at real estate writing, covering the D.C. market from May 2017 through January 2018.
• Freelance Writer, Neighborhoods.com - Contributed to the real-estate oriented site from July 2018 through November 2018.
• Contributor, The New York Times - Had articles published about holiday gifts and holiday centerpieces in the Smarter Living section of NYTimes.com.
• Freelance Writer, Amendo - Wrote essay-style articles from Nov. 2016-Sept. 2018 for a website for Catholic 20-somethings who want to remain true to their faith but still adjust to current times.
• Freelancer, Capitol File Magazine & LA Confidential Digital - Pitched and wrote stories for the luxury lifestyle magazine’s digital department from May 2016 through March 2020. Also contributed to their LA-based publication.
• Wedding Blogger - Contributed to IntimateWeddings.com, Brides Magazine Digital, Pretty Pear Bride, The Big Fat Indian Wedding and United with Love from December 2015 through June 2018.
• Blogger, Pittsburgh Beautiful - Write short articles for a blog for Pittsburghers from September 2016 through April 2020.
• Writer, DC on the Cheap - Spent a 6-month project writing about special deals and discounts in the DC area from March through August 2020.
• Freelance Writer, LoveTV.co - Wrote listicle and essay style articles for the lifestyle and relationships website from October 2017 through December 2019.
• Freelancer, The Washington Diplomat - Wrote 1-2 feature stories and took photos for cocktail parties and other events from September 2012 through March 2020.
• Writer, The Good Kid Project - Pitched and wrote profiles on children who are being kind to animals in some way (going vegan, helping shelter dogs, etc.) from June 2019 through March 2021.
• Contributor, RealSimple.com - Had an article published on being financial opposites with my husband in March 2021.
• Contributor, Insider.com - Had articles published on Eataly, a local chef in DC, waiting nearly 10 years to marry my husband, my intergenerational friendships, weight differences with my husband, and being diagnosed with celiac disease at age 37.
• Contributor, People.com - Wrote two stories for People’s web site in April and May of 2022.
• Contributor, Byrdie.com - Wrote one story on plus-size lingerie brands in June 2022.
• Contributor, GlamourUK Digital - Wrote one story on learning to love my body after gaining weight on antidepressants (and subsequently coming off them).
• Contributor, Reader's Digest UK Digital - Wrote 4 stories on holiday meals, comfort foods, and back-to-school snacks.
• Contributor, Yahoo.com - Wrote a story on women and why they don’t have or don’t want children.
• Contributor, Pittsburgh City Paper - Wrote 5 stories including an interview with a contestant on America's Got Talent and a TikTok famous comedian.
• Contributor, TribLive.com - Wrote a health-related story, two local news features and a concert review on Taylor Swift’s “Eras” Tour stop in Pittsburgh.
• Contributor, Better Homes & Gardens - Wrote commerce-style roundups on fabric shavers, mosquito traps, dishwashers and bath mats.
• Contributor, The Kitchn - Wrote stories on groceries, food-related tips and tricks and more.

• Oakland Catholic High School, alumnae president, 2007, present, Serve on committees for fundraising efforts and raised enthusiasm efforts for the OC community, helped plan alumnae event for DC area alums. I send a bi-monthly newsletter to my graduating high school class of 2003.
• MSNBC - Hardball with Chris Matthews, Intern, 09/01/06, 12/01/06, Worked with producers to learn how to create a successful political television show.
• American University School of Communication, Mentor, 08/01/20, present, Mentored an AU senior in the School of Communication.