Katherine Biek
About Katherine Biek
Katherine Biek is a Senior Account Manager at Golin in Chicago, Illinois, where she has worked since 2022. She manages the team's budget and staffing while overseeing Walmart's shoppable livestreams and leading the Walmart Bridge team.
Work at Golin
Katherine Biek has been serving as a Senior Account Manager at Golin since 2022, based in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, she manages the team's budget and staffing, overseeing time management, billing, and scheduling. She leads the Walmart Bridge team, focusing on enhancing brand relevance for Walmart through actionable insights. Additionally, she oversees the moderation teams for Walmart's shoppable livestreams, ensuring smooth execution and audience engagement.
Previous Experience at Newsy
Before joining Golin, Katherine Biek worked at Newsy in various roles from 2013 to 2021. She began as an AOL Partnership Writer from 2013 to 2014, then transitioned to Content Lead for AOL Partnership from 2014 to 2016. She served as a General Assignment Reporter from 2016 to 2020 and later worked as a Live Reporter from 2020 to 2021. Her diverse experience at Newsy contributed to her skills in reporting and content management.
Education and Expertise
Katherine Biek earned her Bachelor of Journalism degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. This educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in media and communication, which she has applied throughout her career in journalism and account management.
Background in Journalism
Katherine Biek began her career in journalism at KOMU-TV, where she worked as a News Reporter and Anchor from 2012 to 2013. This role allowed her to develop her reporting skills and gain experience in live broadcasting, which she later utilized in her positions at Newsy.