Katie King Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas, United States

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States

Austin, Texas, United States

Austin, Texas Area

Austin, Texas Area

www.katiehking.comWhether you're looking to write a press release, update bios and web copy, or develop a communications strategy for the future, I'd love to help. As a six-year PR veteran, I offer freelance writing and editing services, as well as communications strategy consulting.

Austin, Texas Area

Austin, Texas Area

Austin, Tx

- Monitor day-to-day client interaction, including client calls and in-person meetings- Maintain positive client relationships and ensure client needs are met- Spearhead PR strategy planning for client media campaigns- Review and finalize press materials including press releases, executive bios, etc.- Generate compelling, out-of-the-box story angles for accounts - Pitch for clients as needed- Ensure client goals are met and quality press is secured on a daily basis- Finalize monthly updates for each client- Manage, train and delegate account work to Supervisors, Senior Account Executives, Account Executives, Coordinators and Assistants appropriately and mindfully- Meet with employees within the division to make sure everyone is on task- Manage the division’s PR strategies, campaign work, client concerns, and general communications- Report division updates to the CEO and COO- Lead departmental employee reviews- Participate in management meetings regarding accounts and the company- Research and pursue new business leads- Create and finalize proposals for potential and existing clients- Serve as strategist for clients within the division- Research, understand and anticipate client needs, provide value-added service and build strong relationships

Austin, Texas

- Serve as a primary client contact while managing and driving multiple client account programs and teams delivering strategic value- Plan, develop and advise clients on integrated and measurable PR and social media programs- Advise clients on positioning and messaging- Successfully implement social media techniques- Multitask across multiple client accounts and projects under deadline- Ensure that key milestones and projects are on track, within prescribed timelines and on budget- Develop and nurture media and analyst relationships with trade and business media- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills- Adapt to new technologies and account duties- Directly manage day-to-day team activities across five to six accounts/projects- Supervise and mentor mid-to entry level team members- Work with Principal to manage client budgets and staffing- Support new business development and outreach

Austin, Texas Area

- Serve as a primary client contact with the proven ability to add strategic value to client interactions- Implement and execute traditional PR and digital media programs- Advise clients on the right traditional and digital media programs and strategies - Demonstrate success with digital and social media techniques- Multitask across multiple client accounts and projects under deadline- Develop and nurture media and analyst relations- Display exceptional verbal and written communication skills- Quickly grasp new client subjects or vertical markets while managing account duties- Directly manage day-to-day team activities- Supervise and mentor entry-level team members

Austin, Texas Area

PR agency for consumer goods- Planning effective account timelines for 3, 6 and 12 month campaigns- Implementation of PR campaigns in order to drive media and public awareness of clients- Developing media target lists with internal media database- Building and maintaining effective relations with print, broadcast and online media- Development of media angles throughout the course of client campaigns- Pitching and securing media placements for clients and brands- Day to day client interaction- Maintenance of account interest sheets- Development and maintenance of account PR decks to track placements and coverage of clients

Austin, Tx

Management company for Texas-country bands.● Pitch artists to media for upcoming concert dates and album releases. ● Write artist bios, one sheets and show-specific press releases. ● Manage grassroots marketing efforts through social networks. ● Develop and execute promotional ideas for concerts, including contests, ticket giveaways, meet and greets, in-store promotions and street team management. ● Research new outlets for distribution and exposure for artists’ music. ● Daily management of artists, involving execution of contracts, maintaining Web sites, digital distribution of music, and maintaining weekly gig recaps and invoices.

Radio promotions company for Texas-country bands. ● Assist with the booking and advancing of radio tours. Set up radio interviews in conjunction with shows. Help with show promotions and ticket giveaways.● Update artist calendars. Contribute to writing newsletters.

● Maintain social networking sites for the company; focusing on the blog to inform readers of artists' shows, interviews, contests and local events.● Contact radio stations for show promotions and ticket giveaways.

I help in the production of the bi-weekly digital release book and pitch promotional partnerships to labels. I also help build, maintain, and update digital and physical catalog projects, and conduct weekly site checks for releases.

Associate'S Degree, Pastry Arts

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication

Activities and Societies: Campus Environmental Center - Publicity CommitteeCollege of Communications Dean's Honors List Spring/Fall 2008..