Katie Lauer

Freelance reporter – iPondr, Metro SV Newspapers, Queer Silicon Valley, Silicon Valley Business Journal

September 2020 – present

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• Manages editorial calendar across multiple publications

• Writes narrative profiles, long-form deep dives and critiques

• Researches, compiles and contributes to archival projects

• Captures engaging photographs for stories on assignment

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San José Spotlight – Staff Reporter
August 2019 – September 2020

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• Reported and wrote several weekly news and feature stories

• Maintained source relationships across several beats

• Shot active photos on assignment with personal equipment

• Researched and produced long-form investigative projects

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Rochester Post Bulletin – General Assignment Staff Reporter

June - December 2018 

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• Reported news and features for three surrounding counties 

• Copyedited newspaper pages for daily print production 

• Shot photos for stories on assignment with personal camera 

 

507 Magazine – Co-editor and writer

June - December 2018 

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• Assigned stories weekly for freelance and in-house writers 

• Laid out, proofread and edited magazine pages for printing 

• Wrote weekly stories on local arts and entertainment events 

 

Lillie Suburban News – Editorial Intern

December 2017 – March 2018 

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• Wrote engaging, informational profiles for local businesses 

• Coordinated interviews, photos and content with contacts 

• Copy edited in-house proofs for content and style 

 

Hubbard Broadcasting – KS95 Promotions Event Staff 

October 2017 – June 2018 

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• Set up station events with creativity, enthusiasm and pace 

• Collaborated with clients, on-air talent and sales teams 

• Engaged with listeners with high energy and knowledge 

 

Minnesota Daily – Arts & Entertainment Staff Reporter 

January – August 2017 

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• Researched and pitched original story ideas

• Wrote two articles weekly for the paper on deadline 

• Developed source relationships within the arts community