Kaylee McGhee White
Washington ,DC
Summary
Results-focused media professional with strengths in writing, editing, and interviewing. Proficient in leveraging connections and political knowledge to promote an organization's mission. Adept at managing multiple objectives and fostering communication and collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Op-Ed Editor
Washington Examiner
Washington, DC
2023.04 - Current
- Approved multiple submissions per week for the Washington Examiner's op-ed section.
- Worked closely with authors of approved op-eds to edit and refine pieces.
- Led and managed team of assistant editors in vetting new submissions.
- Planned content according to publication's style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements.
Editor of Restoring America
Washington Examiner
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
2022.03 - Current
- Evaluated opinion and news stories, shaped content, and helped improve overall work quality through careful review, detailed editing, and constructive feedback.
- Worked with a number of high-profile contributors to grow the Restoring America project's visibility and reach a wider audience.
- Negotiated contracts with various freelance writers and planned a budget to allocate over $120,000 in company funds.
- Organized quarterly policy series, partnering with multiple think tanks and organizations to produce 40-50 op-eds on a given subject.
- Launched the "Restoring America" show on the Washington Examiner's website, which features a weekly monologue and brief Q&A with a featured lawmaker or guest writer.
Tony Blankley Journalism Fellow
Steamboat Institute
Steamboat Springs, CO
2023.08 - Current
- Led panel discussions and moderated debates on various policy matters.
- Represented the Steamboat Institute across multiple media platforms, including TV and radio.
Senior Fellow
Independent Women's Forum
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
2022.01 - Current
- Proposed and conducted research focused on cultural issues, such as education freedom and gender ideology.
- Contributed op-eds and blog posts to advance IWF's positions.
- Represented IWF in various media appearances, including TV and radio segments.
Commentary Writer
Washington Examiner
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
2019.05 - 2022.03
- Delivered high-quality, insightful, and well-written content while meeting tight deadlines.
- Coordinated with subject matter experts for interviews and topic generation.
- Collaborated with various DC professionals, including lawmakers, administration officials, and judicial experts to break news and write compelling opinion pieces.
- Wrote weekly editorials that helped guide the publication's conservative positions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Politics
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI05.2019
Skills
- Technical writing
- Proofreading
- Content development
- Excellent interpersonal communications
- Team collaboration
- Broadcast experience
Timeline
Tony Blankley Journalism Fellow
Steamboat Institute
2023.08 - Current
Op-Ed Editor
Washington Examiner
2023.04 - Current
Editor of Restoring America
Washington Examiner
2022.03 - Current
Senior Fellow
Independent Women's Forum
2022.01 - Current
Commentary Writer
Washington Examiner
2019.05 - 2022.03
Bachelor of Arts - Politics
Hillsdale College