Katy Ricalde Email & Phone Number

Arlington, Va, Us

New York , Us

New Media Specialist, Special Report w/ Bret Baier May 2014-PresentAssociate Web Producer, Digital Correspondent May 2010-May 2014Executive Assistant to Bret Baier, Brit Hume, Chris Wallace & Bill Sammon August 2008-May 2010•Manage multiple high profile, verified social accounts that have grown exponentially to reach millions•Responsible for incorporating out-of-box ideas for on-air broadcasts, town halls & promotions•Develop SEO strategies & implement & monitor ad campaigns•Prepare analytics & internal progress reports to present•Work closely with teams at Facebook, Google, Twitter, Instagram on digital content •Work closely with outside media & high profile government officials on both sides of aisle•Work internally with media relations on press releases, interview preparation & interviews•Website & blog design/ management •Earn positive media coverage for Bret Baier for both FOX News & as a bestselling author•Staff Bret Baier at all public events while assisting to facilitate print, TV, book & radio interviews•Book & coordinate interviews with high-profile guests including presidents, cabinet members, members of congress, presidential candidates & foreign leaders•Produce & edit daily video segments for on-air & high profile FOX News sites•Photography for social media & FOX News dotcom•Field producer for events including presidential & vice presidential debates, international shows, town hall events, RNC, DNC & more • Attend daily pitch meetings/pitch stories for on-air•Handle book tour & PR for NYT Bestsellers: Special Heart, Three Days in January, Three Days in Moscow, Three Days at The Brink•Research for high-stakes events (townhalls, presidential interviews, etc.)•Work daily in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment in a team setting•Event planning

Silver Spring, Maryland, Us

Serve as event planner for 2018 - 2020 fundraiser benefiting Children's National Hospital Foundation:•Secure venues, including menu selection and table settings• Work with media to secure placements & coverage• Secure vendors for event including AV teams, hotels, panelists, photographers, car services• Design website and ticketing system• Secure donations for raffle prizes, silent auction and live auction• Organize a live-auction with one-of-a-kind prizes and experiences• Organize a silent auction bringing in more than $99,000• Communicate with attendees• Secure all advertising for event• Secure event sponsors• Design logos and graphics• Design program book• Secure a grand sponsor• Collect money raised• 2018 raised $700,00 for charity• 2019 raised $875,250 for charity• 2020 raised $1.1 million for charity• Assist auction winners in prize/experience fulfillment• Handle all needs for VIP panelists including travel, hotels, transportation and other needs

•Booked media events & appearances •Staffed events •Managed all Facebook & Twitter posts as well as maintain & managed website as well as developed SEO strategies

Lawrence Township, Nj, Us

•Researched legislative matters pertinent to the pharmaceutical industry•Handled all daily schedules and meeting requests

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•Assisted communications director in managing media inquiries, producing press materials•Assisted legislative staffers with research •Handled all tour requests

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Masters, Political Journalism

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science & Communication Studies