Kate Shaw
About Kate Shaw
Kate Shaw serves as the Managing Editor for House & Garden at Condé Nast, where she oversees editorial operations and workflow management. With over 20 years of experience in the arts and heritage sector, she has a strong background in content production and financial management.
Work at Condé Nast
Kate Shaw currently holds the position of Managing Editor/Editorial Ops at House & Garden, a role she has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, she is responsible for overseeing financial management and staffing workflows. Her work involves managing complex workflows and resourcing for content and 2D design projects, ensuring that editorial operations run smoothly and efficiently.
Background in Arts and Heritage
Kate Shaw has over 20 years of experience in the arts and heritage sector, with a focus on content production. Her career includes significant roles at the Royal Opera House, where she worked in various capacities, including Publications Manager and Creative Studios Production Manager. This extensive background has equipped her with the skills necessary to manage multiple overlapping projects and large stakeholder pools.
Education and Expertise
Kate Shaw studied at The Open University, where she earned a Diploma of Higher Education in Psychology. Additionally, she attended Trinity College of Music, achieving a Bachelor of Music with Honours (BMus Hons) and a Licentiate of Trinity College London (LTCL) in Saxophone. Her educational background supports her expertise in managing complex workflows and advocating for best practices in editorial operations.
Career at Royal Opera House
Kate Shaw's tenure at the Royal Opera House spanned from 2002 to 2021, during which she held several key positions. She served as Ballet Publications Officer from 2002 to 2006, then as Publications Manager from 2006 to 2018, and later as Creative Studios Production Manager from 2017 to 2020. Her roles involved financial management, staffing workflows, and improving business process efficiencies.
Skills in Project Management
Kate Shaw is skilled in managing complex workflows and resourcing for content and 2D design projects. She has a proven track record of improving business process inefficiencies and advocating for best practices. Her experience in managing multiple projects with fixed deadlines demonstrates her capability to handle large-scale editorial operations effectively.