Recent Journalism graduate pursuing communications in New York City

Meet Cate

Cate is a recent graduate of Washington & Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, where she earned a B.A. in Business Journalism. With experience spanning editorial, marketing, social media, PR, and design, she brings a creative eye and thoughtful attention to detail to everything she does.

A Florida native now based in New York City, Cate has a particular love for photography, interiors, design, and fashion, and for discovering, curating, and sharing the people, places, and things that inspire her.

Experience

Factory PR

Public Relations Intern

(Fall 2026)

  • Current New Business Intern at Factory PR in New York City

Charleston Magazine

Editorial Intern

(Fall 2025)

  • Assisted in the production of an award-winning monthly print and digital magazine, gaining hands-on experience in editorial workflows and publication standards.

  • Copyedited, fact-checked, and proofed stories in adherence to the Chicago Manual of Style, ensuring accuracy and consistency across print and digital platforms.

  • Collaborated closely with editors on assignments, strengthening skills in deadline-driven journalism and editorial decision-making.

  • Supported both print and digital content, gaining insight into multi-platform magazine publishing.

Rockbridge Report

Rockbridge County Beat Reporter

(Fall 2025)

  • Served as the Rockbridge County beat reporter for the region’s only local news website and television broadcast, covering Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County.

  • Pitched story ideas weekly and reported on local government, community issues, and public affairs outside the university setting.

  • Wrote and produced weekly news articles for the website or broadcast packages for television.

  • Worked under faculty supervision to deliver fair, ethical, and deadline-driven reporting for a long-standing community news outlet.

Scale LLP

Marketing and Communications Intern

(June 2025-August 2025)

  • Researched and wrote SEO-aligned content to improve organic search visibility and support brand thought leadership.

  • Repurposed long-form content into omni-channel assets for LinkedIn, newsletters, and digital campaigns.

  • Built and maintained the 2025 content and social media calendar using Asana to support consistent publishing.

  • Monitored legal industry trends and pitched, outlined, and wrote blog posts aligned with the firm’s voice and business development goals.

InGeneral Student Life Magazine

Artistic Director, Staff Writer, and Designer (2023-Present)

  • As Artistic Director, I lead the magazine’s creative vision, overseeing all layout and design decisions while providing editorial support to the Editor-in-Chief in the planning,
    development, and production process.

  • Authored articles on art, fashion, lifestyle, and campus and local events while designing section layouts and collaborating with editors and writers to enhance magazine
    content.