Sarah Skates Email & Phone Number

2023 CLIENTS:Country Aircheck— Wrote digital and print content for the premier country radio trade publication.The Change Agent•cy— Assisted the respected publicity company with clients including CMT. Wrote bios, event programs, social media posts and press materials. Tracked coverage and worked events.Ryman.com and Opry.com— Contributor of online content.Girlilla Marketing— Writer of executive biographies.MusicRow magazine— Contributor to the 2023 InCharge issue. 2015-2022: Freelance writer, proofreader and fact-checker for Musicrow.com and the print magazine, including the highly-regarded InCharge and Artist Roster issues, as well as the MusicRow Awards nominations announcement.Visit SLO CAL— Editor of the 2022 and 2023 San Luis Obispo Business and Marketing Plan books distributed to valuable marketing partners and sponsors.Franklin Lifestyles— Contributor of entertainment and travel articles.OTHERS: Byline previously appeared in Grammy.com, Billboard Music Awards program book, Rolling Stone, Academy of Country Music Tempo, CMA Close-Up, Nashville Lifestyles and Country Weekly.

Served as writer and editor of MusicRow magazine and Musicrow.com for more than a decade, overseeing digital and print content. Planned and managed incoming and outgoing flow of news for the website, meeting daily content requirements, and overseeing production of email newsletters. Simultaneously edited and contributed to the monthly print magazine containing in-depth articles, interviews and contact directories. Also participated in planning and marketing events including the CountryBreakout Awards, Rising Women On The Row breakfast, and MusicRow Awards.