I have worked extensively in archival media, both in preservation and rights and clearances. I have also worked as a freelance content creator, writer, and editor.

Kate Wilkinson

I have worked extensively in archival media, both in preservation and rights and clearances. I have also worked as a freelance content creator, writer, and editor.

Available to hire

I have worked extensively in archival media, both in preservation and rights and clearances. I have also worked as a freelance content creator, writer, and editor.

Work Experience

Freelance Archival Producer & Editor at Self-employed
January 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance archival documentary production. Recently pivoted to social-impact documentary work. Sources archival material, secures rights and clearances, and manages end-to-end licensing lifecycles for clients in film, TV, and streaming.
Writer & Content Creator at Cat Fight Productions
January 1, 2011 - Present
Co-founded a NYC-based production company focusing on female-led storytelling. Wrote, edited, and produced content for multi-media shows; created short-form briefs, edited trailers, and managed production for events and performances at venues including Ars Nova, Joe's Pub, Barrow Street, and The Brick.
Director of Research at Film Archives
July 1, 2003 - January 1, 2024
At a boutique archival house, supervised multiple projects for documentary, film, TV, streaming, and commercial use. Maintained metadata standards, tagging/taxonomy, ingest workflows, transcription and editing ingest, and delivery pipelines; oversaw digitization, digital asset management, and library preservation. During tenure, worked on post-production projects for documentary and narrative features as well as A&E, Comedy Central, HBO, IFC, Netflix, PBS, and other networks and award shows.

Education

BFA in Film & TV at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026

Qualifications

Society of American Archivists
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
Archival Producers Alliance
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services