Katie James Watkinson

• Katie is a freelance writer, content creator, and editor.
• Her work has been featured in leading publications including CNTraveler, Travel + Leisure, and Jetsetter.
• Her expertise in both the bridal industry and creating editorial content led her to create MegaWatt Events, a content marketing consulting service geared toward the hospitality industry.

Experience

Katie is a storyteller with a passion for travel, as well as its applications within the bridal industry. She got her start as an editorial assistant at Travel + Leisure, and quickly moved up to becoming a features and travel editor for Brides. As a freelancer, she has contributed content to a myriad of publications including Bloomberg, DuJour, and TripAdvisor. Her experiences in both the millennial-driven bridal industry and her expertise in storytelling resulted in the creation of MegaWatt Events, which offers consulting and content marketing services geared toward destination weddings.

Education

Katie is a graduate of the Columbia Publishing Course at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. She earned a Bachelor's degree in English language and literature from Georgetown University, where she also minored in Spanish language and iterature.

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