Kaitlin Bain
About Kaitlin Bain
Kaitlin Bain is a Digital Producer at Hearst, focusing on environmental and racial-justice issues. She has a background in journalism and political science, with previous roles in reporting and fundraising.
Work at Hearst
Kaitlin Bain has been employed at Hearst as a Digital Producer since 2021. In this role, she focuses on producing digital content that engages audiences and informs them about critical issues. Her work emphasizes environmental and racial-justice topics, particularly those related to petrochemical plants. This position allows her to leverage her journalistic skills to cover significant local and national stories.
Previous Experience
Before joining Hearst, Kaitlin Bain held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Student Fundraiser at RuffaloCODY from 2013 to 2014 in the Lubbock, Texas area. Additionally, she served as an intern for Congressman Gene Green in 2016 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Her experience also includes a role as a Local Government and Politics Reporter at Yakima Herald-Republic from 2016 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Kaitlin Bain studied at Texas Tech University, where she earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Journalism and Political Science from 2013 to 2016. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in both media and political processes. She completed her high school education at Clear Brook High School from 2009 to 2013.
Investigative Work and Advocacy
Kaitlin Bain has been involved in ongoing investigative work focused on environmental issues, specifically concerning a petrochemical plant in Port Arthur, Texas. She advocates for accountability among officials and emphasizes the importance of engaging with diverse communities to highlight overlooked stories. Her commitment to these issues reflects her dedication to impactful journalism.
Internship Experience
Throughout her career, Kaitlin Bain has gained valuable experience through various internships. She interned at The Marketing Zen Group in 2014 for three months and at Savannah Morning News & savannahnow.com in 2015 for two months. These internships provided her with practical skills in digital marketing and journalism, further enhancing her capabilities as a digital producer.