katbee

I'm a millennial journalist whose experience ranges from arts and culture feature reporting to breaking news coverage of political news in Japan and East Asia. While earning my MA in Journalism from the University of Southern California, my primary medium of practice was radio, and I single-handedly developed and produced a biweekly arts and entertainment program for a day-of-air broadcast. (I also hosted a two hour radio show at KXSC for six years, and also minored in audio production while an undergraduate at USC.) However, I was never able to leverage these unique experiences into a career in radio journalism or podcasting, as my work prior to grad school was limited strictly to digital news.

I am now based in Tokyo and would love to explore freelance, part-time or full-time positions that would allow me to take advantage of my geographic location and knowledge of Japanese political news, culture, food and military affairs. Whether you're looking for a guest for your radio program or podcast, interested in launching a new project, or need a skilled producer and fixer in Japan to find sources, I'd love to be of assistance!

I am particularly passionate about how technology and viral content informs news reporting, and I have extensive background in editorial management and planning for multiple distribution channels. As I currently oversee a team of nine reporters spread throughout three timezones, I have the proven ability to lead large content teams in fast-paced environments on strict deadlines.