Katishi Maake
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Experienced business reporter with expertise in financial services, retail, sports, technology, and commercial real estate. Skilled in delivering proprietary insights and crafting compelling narratives for diverse audiences. Adept at building valuable source networks and moderating industry events.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Reporter (contract)
Secret CFO
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted in-depth interviews with CFOs and experts in the financial services industry.
- Helped launch a newsletter publication, covering the CFO seat, AI, and trends in finance.
Reporter
Mergermarket
New York, NY
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Authored exclusive deal insights for the consumer and food and beverage M&A sectors, enhancing subscription value for the financial newswire.
- Cultivated a robust source network, conducting interviews with private equity sponsors and venture capitalists to produce in-depth reports.
Senior Reporter
Morning Brew
New York, NY
01.2021 - 04.2024
- Developed and curated the Retail Brew newsletter, blending unique and sourced content for B2B and consumer audiences.
- Tracked e-commerce and retail trends, providing timely analysis of quarterly earnings and market shifts.
- Moderated live and virtual events, fostering engaging discussions among industry leaders.
Reporter
Washington Business Journal
Washington, D.C.
07.2018 - 01.2021
- Reported short- and long-form stories focusing on Greater Washington's retail, restaurant, hospitality, and sports business domains.
- Crafted in-depth profiles highlighting the achievements of top and emerging business leaders in the region.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Goverment And Politics
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD12-2017
Skills
- News writing
- Feature writing
- Data reporting
- Investigative research
- Interview techniques
- Source building
- Newsletter writing and aggregation
- News aggregation tools
- Financial analysis
- Familiarity with AP style and the Chicago Manual of Style
- SEO optimization
- Event moderation
Timeline
Finance Reporter (contract)
Secret CFO
07.2025 - 12.2025
Reporter
Mergermarket
04.2024 - 06.2025
Senior Reporter
Morning Brew
01.2021 - 04.2024
Reporter
Washington Business Journal
07.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Goverment And Politics
University of Maryland, College Park