ABOUT KATIE KAILUS
Katie Kailus
Writer, marketer, brander. Professional.
I have been working as an editor since I graduated Elmhurst College with an English/Journalism degree in 2009. I started at Maher Publications, publisher of Music Inc., Downbeat and UpBeat Daily magazines, as an intern in 2009, was promoted to associate editor in 2011 and finally to editor in 2014. During my tenure, Music Inc. was been named “Magazine of the Year” by the American Society of Business Publication Editors. Also, while at Music Inc., I received the 2015 SheRocks “Next Generation Award,” which honors female leaders in the music industry.
I have freelance experience copyediting large documents, such as Rush Oak Park Hospital’s Annual Report, creating and managing social media accounts for Gig Gear and Alcon Lighting, as well as writing and distributing press releases for major brands, including Sennheiser, The Music People and Gig Gear.
I’m always excited to take on new freelance projects.
- Email : katiekailus@gmail.com
- Linkedin : http://linkedin.com/katiekailus
My Skills
PUBLIC RELATIONS
• Press Release Writing and Distribution to Key Media Contacts
• Specialized Editorial Pitches
• Corporate Communications
TRADE SHOW PUBLICITY
• Press Kit Creation
• Event Planning
• Media Appointments
• Editorial Placement in Trade Show Coverage
• Assistance in Award Contention
MARKETING & WRITING
• Content Creation
• Custom Newsletter Creation
• Blog Posts Featuring SEO Best Practices
• Copyediting Services
• Social Media Management
DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
Ad Design. Custom Publications and Newsletters Templates. Website Development. Branding and Identity Services• Ad Design
• Custom Publications and Newsletters Templates
• Website Development
• Branding and Identity Services
- PRESENT
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Maher Publications
Editor
Write cover stories and feature stories for Music Inc. and UpBeat Daily magazines. Manage all deadlines for the Music Inc. and UpBeat Daily teams, as well as freelance writers. Lead copyediting efforts for both magazines.…
MARCH 2009 –PRESENT -
Gig Gear
PR Manager
Create and distribute all press releases. Coordinate editorial placement in numerous different industry publications. Manage all social media platforms.
MARCH 2017 – PRESENT -
Alcon Lighting
Social Media Manager
Manage the official Instagram and Pinterest pages for the lighting manufacturer and retailer. Posted engaging content on a regular basis with a focus on smart hashtagging. Developed and executed social media promotions in the past. Create…
February 2017-Present -
Sennhesier
PR Manager
Wrote, distributed and tracked all coverage of Sennheiser press releases within the Canadian market via Hummingbird Media. Orchestrated social media reviews of Sennheiser products with both the U.S. and Canada's leading social media influencers. Helped set up, organize and execute…
MAY 2017 – MAY 2020 -
CS Modern Luxury
Contributing Writer
Write stories for the magazine on several topics, including music, philanthropy and television.
FEBRUARY 2014 – MARCH 2016 - EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Arts
Elmhurst College
Majored in English/Journalism with a minor in Communication Studies.
GRADUATED: MAY 2009