Katy Bailes
About Katy Bailes
Katy Bailes is a researcher at The Economist, where she has worked since 2016. She has a background in journalism and communications, and is fluent in multiple languages, enhancing her research and content production capabilities.
Work at The Economist
Katy Bailes has been employed at The Economist as a Researcher since 2016. In this role, she contributes to various research initiatives and content production efforts. Her work involves leveraging her background in journalism and communications to support the publication's editorial standards. She has been involved in producing content for Economist Films, utilizing her multilingual abilities to reach diverse audiences.
Previous Experience in Journalism and Communications
Before her tenure at The Economist, Katy Bailes held several positions in journalism and communications. She worked as a UK Desk Researcher at ITV for three months in 2016, where she gathered and analyzed information for news production. Additionally, she served as a Production Assistant at Keo Films for nine months in 2013, contributing to various production tasks. She also worked as a Communications Officer at Fight For Peace from 2013 to 2015, where she managed communication strategies.
Education and Expertise
Katy Bailes holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and French from The University of Manchester, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, completing her studies in 2016. Her academic background supports her expertise in research and content production.
Language Proficiency
Katy Bailes is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and French. This language proficiency enhances her ability to conduct research and produce content for a variety of audiences. Her multilingual skills are particularly beneficial in her current role at The Economist, where she engages with diverse topics and global issues.
Early Career Experience
Katy Bailes began her career in the media industry with roles that provided foundational experience. She worked as an Assistant Producer at Lightbox Productions for four months in 2016 in Pretoria, South Africa. These early experiences in production and research have contributed to her current capabilities as a researcher.