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Kathryn (Katie) Walson

Washington,DC

Summary

Experienced journalist and communications specialist. Adept at explaining technical topics in a clear, compelling way for targeted audiences in a variety of formats.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Reporter

PhocusWire
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Identified global issues and trends, developed story ideas and wrote breaking news and in-depth enterprise articles.
  • Collaborated with small team of reporters and editors, plus analysts across the company, to cover travel business news on tight deadlines.
  • Regularly interviewed industry leaders, including travel executives and startup founders and CEOs.

Reporter

CEO Update
02.2020 - 06.2022
  • Pivoted quickly in March 2020 to cover the pandemic’s impact on national and international trade associations and professional societies.
  • Routinely interviewed CEOs and other C-suite executives about complex topics related to trade group operations and finances.
  • Won Apex Excellence Award for Writing during first year.

Background Check Administrator

Certified Financial Planner Board Of Standards
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Conducted background checks on financial planners applying for or renewing CFP credential.
  • Used FINRA Broker Check, SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure database and Westlaw.
  • Made pass/fail recommendations to team of attorneys.

Staff Writer and Editorial Content Specialist

Center for International Private Enterprise
06.2017 - 02.2019
  • Managed blog for international nonprofit; spearheaded Blog Awards program to incentivize staff participation.
  • Worked with staff around the globe to brainstorm ideas and develop content that told a compelling story about democracy building and economic development.
  • Collaborated with social media manager to develop an editorial calendar.

Senior Writer

PFM Group
05.2016 - 03.2017
  • Managed editorial calendar and took lead role in developing and writing thought leadership and press releases for financial services firm.
  • Gained familiarity with InDesign through layout and editing.

English Teacher

Spanish Ministry Of Education
09.2010 - 08.2015

Staff Writer

Kiplinger's Retirement Report
06.2007 - 09.2010
  • Wrote articles that provided 80,000 paid subscribers with actionable advice for their retirement.
  • Interviewed estate planning attorneys, tax lawyers, financial advisers and other experts on topics such as maximizing Social Security benefits and establishing trusts for heirs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Spanish

Syracuse University S.I. Newhouse School of Communication

Marketing Certificate -

Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies
12.2018

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • WordPress and other CMS
  • Canva and Adobe InDesign
  • Google Analytics
  • AP Style expert
  • Interviewing, researching, writing
  • Social media
  • Proficient Spanish

Timeline

Senior Reporter

PhocusWire
06.2022 - 05.2023

Reporter

CEO Update
02.2020 - 06.2022

Background Check Administrator

Certified Financial Planner Board Of Standards
09.2019 - 02.2020

Staff Writer and Editorial Content Specialist

Center for International Private Enterprise
06.2017 - 02.2019

Senior Writer

PFM Group
05.2016 - 03.2017

English Teacher

Spanish Ministry Of Education
09.2010 - 08.2015

Staff Writer

Kiplinger's Retirement Report
06.2007 - 09.2010

Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Spanish

Syracuse University S.I. Newhouse School of Communication

Marketing Certificate -

Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

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