Kassidy Tarala Burns
About Kassidy Tarala Burns
Kassidy Tarala Burns is an experienced editor currently working at Daily Kos. She has held various editorial and communications roles across multiple organizations, including Tiger Oak Media and Minnesota Women's Press, and has a background in journalism and social justice from the University of Minnesota.
Current Role at Daily Kos
Kassidy Tarala Burns has been serving as an Editor at Daily Kos since 2024. This role involves overseeing content creation, editing articles, and ensuring the publication maintains its editorial standards. The position is remote, allowing for flexibility in her work environment.
Previous Experience in Media and Publishing
Prior to her current role, Kassidy held various positions in media and publishing. She worked as an Associate Editor at Tiger Oak Media for 8 months in 2019, and as a Reporting Intern at St. Paul Pioneer Press for 3 months in 2018. Additionally, she was a Freelance Editor at Wise Ink Creative Publishing from 2019 to 2023, and served as a Community Engagement Coordinator at Minnesota Women's Press from 2019 to 2023.
Education and Academic Background
Kassidy Tarala Burns studied at the University of Minnesota, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from 2015 to 2018. She also pursued minors in Social Justice and Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies during her studies, contributing to her understanding of diverse social issues.
Experience in Social Media and Communications
In addition to her editorial roles, Kassidy has experience in social media management and communications. She worked as a Social Media Manager at Research in Action for 2 months in 2024 and served as the Communications Director at Minnesota Youth Collective from 2022 to 2024. These roles involved developing strategies for audience engagement and enhancing organizational visibility.
Internships and Early Career Development
Kassidy's early career included several internships that provided foundational experience in journalism and media. She interned at Adams Publishing Group LLC and The Borgen Project in 2018, as well as at Lavender Magazine and Minnesota Daily. These positions helped her develop essential skills in reporting, editing, and audience engagement.