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Katie Douty

@katie_douty

Public Relations Specialist

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Engels
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Over mij
Hi! I'm Katie, a communications specialist who helps brands tell their story through creative messaging, earned media, and high-impact moments that create real-world demand. Over seven years, I’ve built my career at award-winning public relations agencies, working with clients across hospitality and lifestyle. My work extends beyond traditional PR into partnerships, events, influencer relations, and brand marketing. Brooklyn-based and a New Yorker for a decade, with a BA in Media, Culture & Communications from NYU. I'm open to PR freelancing and consulting projects - tell me your story!... Lees meer

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Persberichten
I will craft and pitch your press release to targeted media

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Agency

Fulltime • 6 yrs

Senior Publicist

Oct 2024 - Mar 20261 yr 5 mos

Senior team member at a boutique PR agency specializing in food & beverage, travel, and lifestyle brands. Managed 10+ award-winning restaurant, bar, and hotel concepts simultaneously, overseeing media relations, client communications, and strategic campaign execution. Secured national and regional media coverage in The New York Times, Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, Eater, Forbes, Architectural Digest, and more through strategic pitching. Led campaigns for restaurant openings, chef announcements, and hotel renovations; wrote and distributed press releases and media alerts; and developed quarterly PR strategies with ongoing monthly implementation. Coordinated influencer and media experiences resulting in millions of impressions, spearheaded press trips, sourced and facilitated brand collaborations and partnerships, and supported events from concept through execution. Successfully wrote and submitted award applications for nationally recognized industry honors.

Account Supervisor

Sep 2021 - Oct 20243 yrs 1 mo

Led and supported accounts across hospitality, lifestyle, and tech, including global luxury hotel brands, boutique properties, and in-house wellness, dining, and bar operations. Secured features, roundups, and expert commentary in Vogue, W Magazine, Good Morning America, Forbes, Condé Nast Traveler, The Infatuation, Eater, and more. Cultivated strong media relationships across travel, food & beverage, lifestyle, design, and business verticals, and developed pitching strategies tailored to evolving trends and client objectives. Wrote and distributed press releases, media alerts, talking points, and award submissions. Coordinated media stays, dining experiences, and activations while staffing on-site photoshoots and events. Managed client relationships through weekly calls, reporting, and day-to-day support.

Senior Account Coordinator

Feb 2020 - Aug 20211 yr 6 mos

Supported PR campaigns and strategic communications for premier law firms and legal organizations. Secured top-tier placements including features in The New York Times and Financial Times. Pitched clients around current events and legal developments; drafted press releases, award submissions, and announcements; and prepared monthly reports and coverage tracking materials.