Hi there! I’m Katie Freeman, a senior editor with more than 20 years’ experience in marketing and communications, publishing, and association industries. I specialize in substantive editing, copy editing, proofreading, and ensuring cultural sensitivity across campaigns, branding, conferences, and publications. I thrive on shaping campaigns and materials that align with client objectives while keeping an eye on the big picture and the reader experience. As the sole in-house editor at The Hatcher Group, I ensure accuracy and consistency across dozens of client projects, and I enjoy shaping case studies and other materials that demonstrate impact. I’m comfortable navigating multiple systems (Adobe, Monday.com, Planable, MS Office) and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver polished, compelling content that supports recruitment, outreach, and outreach campaigns for mission-driven organizations.

Katie Freeman

Hi there! I’m Katie Freeman, a senior editor with more than 20 years’ experience in marketing and communications, publishing, and association industries. I specialize in substantive editing, copy editing, proofreading, and ensuring cultural sensitivity across campaigns, branding, conferences, and publications. I thrive on shaping campaigns and materials that align with client objectives while keeping an eye on the big picture and the reader experience. As the sole in-house editor at The Hatcher Group, I ensure accuracy and consistency across dozens of client projects, and I enjoy shaping case studies and other materials that demonstrate impact. I’m comfortable navigating multiple systems (Adobe, Monday.com, Planable, MS Office) and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver polished, compelling content that supports recruitment, outreach, and outreach campaigns for mission-driven organizations.

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Hi there! I’m Katie Freeman, a senior editor with more than 20 years’ experience in marketing and communications, publishing, and association industries. I specialize in substantive editing, copy editing, proofreading, and ensuring cultural sensitivity across campaigns, branding, conferences, and publications. I thrive on shaping campaigns and materials that align with client objectives while keeping an eye on the big picture and the reader experience.

As the sole in-house editor at The Hatcher Group, I ensure accuracy and consistency across dozens of client projects, and I enjoy shaping case studies and other materials that demonstrate impact. I’m comfortable navigating multiple systems (Adobe, Monday.com, Planable, MS Office) and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver polished, compelling content that supports recruitment, outreach, and outreach campaigns for mission-driven organizations.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Editor at The Hatcher Group
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Edited more than 300 projects annually across dozens of clients, ensuring grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, and formatting accuracy, and maintaining consistency in style and messaging across campaigns, publications, event materials, and branding. Managed multiple components, including RFP/RFQ/RFI responses, to ensure alignment with instructions and requirements. Worked with Adobe, Planable, Monday.com, and MS Office tools; contributed to recruitment campaigns for NOAA Corps, Allegheny County, and the FBI; and helped shape approximately 30 case studies illustrating project impact.
Content and Campaign Specialist, Marketing Engagement at ASCD
July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Conceptualized and wrote multiplatform marketing campaigns (email, social media, print, and advertising). Increased brand awareness and reach through content marketing for membership and publications; developed print catalogs; collaborated with design, web, and social teams; evaluated data to improve campaigns, reader interest, and conversions.
Senior Associate Editor at ASCD
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Edited materials ranging from website information and pages to full-length online publications, conference materials, newsletters, reports, e-blasts, catalogs, and other marketing collateral. Managed project editing from launch through bluelines; edited and troubleshooted web pages; acted as de facto project manager for conference program materials; mentored staff and contributed to updating the ASCD house style guide.
Associate Editor at ASCD
September 1, 2013 - September 1, 2013
Edited materials from website information to online publications, conference materials, newsletters, and other marketing collateral; managed editing from launch through bluelines; maintained the ASCD house style guide; provided mentorship to colleagues.
Freelance Editor at Self-Employed
April 1, 2010 - October 27, 2025
Provided editing services for diverse clients, ranging from brief articles to full-length manuscripts. Worked with Atom Creative, Spaulding for Children, U.S. Green Building Council, MindRocket Media Group, American Bankers Association, Aviation Museum of New Hampshire, National Speakers Association, ArtsEdge (Kennedy Center), Candlemark & Gleam Publishing, and CB Graphic Design.
Senior Proofreader, Marketing at The Teaching Company (The Great Courses)
October 1, 2008 - October 1, 2008
Senior proofreader ensuring accuracy and consistency of marketing materials and messaging.
Assistant Editor at Potomac Books, Inc.
March 1, 2008 - March 1, 2008
Supported editorial operations, assisted editors, and contributed to the publishing process.

Education

Master of Professional Studies, Publishing at The George Washington University
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
Bachelor of Arts, English at Colgate University
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025

Qualifications

Hubspot Academy Certification, Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
Hubspot Academy Certification, Marketing Writing
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
Editorial Experts Inc., Certification, InDesign I
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
Editorial Experts Inc., Certification, Substantive Editing I
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
Editorial Experts Inc., Certification, Substantive Editing II
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Healthcare, Government