As the Chief Strategy Officer of Kaleidoscope, an independent podcast network, Kate built a prosperous and expansive studio and diversified revenue stream from the ground up. Previously, she was part of VICE News’ leadership as a vice president where she created VICE Audio, the company’s first global podcasting division. She originated the editorial and business strategy,  building the business into a global line generating revenue in the tens of millions. Kate crafted the editorial vision for all of VMG’s brands: VICE, VICE News, i-D, R29, Motherboard and VICE Studios. She expanded the podcasting business in multiple languages and international markets, as well as oversaw podcast ad sales and marketing.

As a journalist, her work has been seen and heard on Netflix, MSNBC, BBC, PBS, MTV, NPR, WBUR, APM and The New York Times’ The Daily. She has worked as a writer/producer and field reporter for such programs as The Rachel Maddow Show, The Melissa Harris-Perry Show, NPR’S On Point and Bill Moyers Journal.

Her own production company, Hard Listening Media, takes on projects big and small — from strategy consulting to full scale production. Clients include Condé Nast, 404 Media, American Public Media, Center for Investigative Reporting, VMG, Georgetown University and Foreign Policy. 

Kate was a Sundance Institute Fellow. Her work has been awarded many times including: News & Doc EMMY award; Edward R Murrow award; Third Coast Audio Documentary award; AdWeek Podcast Executive of the Year award;  IDA Documentary Award for Best Audio Documentary. 

She holds a B.A. from Brown University and Masters of Philosophy from Cambridge University.