Katy Ryan

Current

Kansas Media One Magazine Division, Editorial Director at GateHouse Media
Freelance writer (Self-employed)

Education

University of Missouri-Columbia

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Writing and Editing

Katy Ryan’s Summary

I oversee and develop the editorial content for two bimonthly lifestyle magazines -- LV Mag (Leavenworth County) and The Dot (Wyandotte County). I write the majority of the copy for each magazine, take photos or assist with photo shoots as needed, work with the creative director to implement cutting-edge design techniques and act as a community liaison in order to develop partnerships and increase magazine exposure.

I also work with the magazine and creative directors to initiate and write marketing and promotional materials as needed for both individual marketing pieces and larger campaigns.

In my "free time," I work as a freelance writer and blogger specializing in real estate, residential and commercial development, home decor and a wide range of additional lifestyle topics. Visit me at www.KatyWrites.com.

Katy Ryan’s Specialties:

Writing, editing, art directing, marketing, branding and identity, freelance management, promotions, blogging, freelance writing, photography, online marketing and SEO

Katy Ryan’s Experience

Kansas Media One Magazine Division, Editorial Director

GateHouse Media

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Newspapers industry)

September 2007 — Present (1 year 11 months)

Oversee editorial content and calendars for LV Mag and The Dot.
Freelance writer

Self-employed

(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry)

September 2005 — Present (3 years 11 months)

Worked as a freelance writer for several Kansas City-area magazines, including County, Impact, Platte County, GateHouse and At Home In The Northland. Have written on a variety of topics, including home decor and entertaining, health and fitness, nutrition, commercial and residential development, the military, business and more.

I'm continuing to develop my freelance career on a national level, and also build my abilities as a professional blogger. In addition to editorial freelance, I've worked with real estate clients to develop marketing copy and am an experienced resume/cover letter consultant. I have written a variety of advertorial pieces for The Kansas City Star on several topics, including real estate, regional development, shopping, entertainment and nightlife. I'm a contributing blogger at CharlesAndHudson.com with a focus on green building, home renovation and restoration and do-it-yourself projects.

Katy Ryan’s Education

University of Missouri-Columbia

Bachelor's of Arts , Magazine journalism , 2000 — 2004

Received minor degrees in French and political science.

Activities and Societies:

Residence Halls Association, Community Board, Relay for Life, Missourian staff reporter, Vox magazine