Katherine Barnett
About Katherine Barnett
Katherine Barnett is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Hearst Television, overseeing recruiting, personnel management, and employee relations, with a focus on diversity and military recruitment.
Title
Katherine Barnett holds the position of Senior Vice President, Human Resources at Hearst Television. Promoted to this role in 2019, she has played a key role in the company's human resources strategies and functions.
Educational Background
Katherine Barnett earned her bachelor's degree in kinesiology from Texas A&M University. Additionally, she holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources certification from the Human Resource Certification Institute, signifying her advanced knowledge and skills in the field.
Career Progression at Hearst Television
Katherine Barnett joined Hearst Television in 2012 as senior director of human resources. She was promoted to vice president of human resources in June 2013, and ultimately to senior vice president of human resources in 2019. She oversees the company's efforts in recruiting, personnel management, and employee relations. Her leadership has notably expanded the company's efforts in diversity and military recruitment.
Prior Experience in Human Resources
Before her tenure at Hearst Television, Katherine Barnett served in various human resources roles. She was the human resources director for the Institute for Systems Biology, HR manager for Hearst's Seattle Post-Intelligencer, and HR specialist for Hearst's Houston Chronicle. Additionally, she served as program coordinator for the YMCA of downtown Houston.
Board Memberships and Leadership Roles
Katherine Barnett is the Board Chair for the Emma Bowen Foundation. She previously served on the boards of C2HR (Content & Connectivity Human Resources) and the Seattle Society for Human Resource Management. In Houston, she served as a Young Life leader.