Katie Reich-Storer has over 20 years of experience in editorial roles, including as an editor, managing editor, and freelance writer. She holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Periodical Journalism from City University London and a History degree from Birmingham University. Currently she works part-time as an account manager for Homestyle PR and as a freelance editor/writer for various clients.

1. Katie Reich-Storer
Date of birth: 12/06/77
Address: 33 Vicarage Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9BP
Tel: 07793751382 Email: katie.reichstorer@googlemail.com
1999-2000: City University London: Post Graduate Dip: Periodical Journalism
1995-98: Birmingham University: History with additional Economic an Social History: 2:1
1993-95: Forest School: History B, Politics B, Geography, C
Work History:
Present: Account Manager, Homestyle PR
(Part time one day a week)
Working on a number of accounts for Homestyle PR in the luxury lifestyle field. Writing press
releases, social media management, and liaison with clients.
Present: Freelance Editor/Writer
(Part time three days a week)
Working for a number of clients including Factory Media, Suffolk Cottage Holidays, APL
Media and Qumin doing a mixture of writing and editing work both in print and online.
November 2014- April 2014: Refined Media – Feature Editor
(Part time three days a week)
Working on a range of titles including Exquisite Essex magazine – a luxury lifestyle magazine
for the Essex region and Inside Countryside - an internal communications magazine for
Countryside Properties. Role includes writing, researching, subbing, editing, commissioning,
creating flatplans, client meetings, working with ad sales, working with design team and
publisher. Also responsible for writing advertorials and client led editorial.
January 2014 – October 2014: Absolute Publishing – Associate Editor
(Part time three days a week)
Following my return from maternity leave, I edited a number of projects including National
Geographic Traveller (UK), The Collection – Luxury Spa, Hyatt Life Magazine, National
Geographic Traveller (UK) Indian Ocean supplement, Israel – Land of Creation supplement.
Role included: pitching for new projects, client meetings, coming up with concept ideas and
design/look and feel, commissioning copy, liaison with sales team, subbing, writing, editing
and working with production team to create finished product.
I also edited the National Geographic Traveller UK, The Collection – Luxury Spa blog online
which involved sourcing blogs, uploading and editing online.
As Associate Editor, I took on projects as and when they come in, and was always ready and
able to jump onto a new project, regardless of the topic. I also worked closely with the editorial
director, helping her with marketing, pitch work for new clients, recruitment and any other
senior level management issues she needed assistance with. I worked on both consumer and
client based projects.
April 2013 – January 2014 – Maternity Leave
July 2010 – March 2013: Absolute Publishing – Editor, Spa Secrets Magazine
(Part time three days a week)
Returning to Absolute Publishing after maternity leave, I continued in the role of Editor of Spa
Secrets magazine – a luxury lifestyle magazine. In charge of a small team, this role included
flatplanning, commissioning, budget control, subbing, proofing, working with design and sales
teams as well as managing an editorial assistant and designer. During this time we did a
complete redesign of the magazine, which I spearheaded, coming up with design concepts
and overall vision for the magazine. We also re-launched the website, including getting a blog
up and running as well as associated social media.

2. October 2009 – June 2010 – Maternity Leave
December 2007 – September 2009: Absolute Publishing – Senior Editor
Role included: Editor, ASTAnetwork Magazine, a quarterly travel trade publication for the
American Society of Travel Agents; Editor Spa Secrets, a quarterly consumer spa, travel and
lifestyle magazine; Associate Editor, ABTA Magazine, a monthly travel trade publication for
the Association of British Travel Agents; Associate Editor, Travel Supplements; Associate
Editor, Welcome to London, a quarterly consumer guide to London.
October 2006- December 2007: Absolute Publishing — Special Projects Editor: During this
period I was editor of ASTAnetwork and Welcome to London, deputy editor of ABTA
Magazine and in charge of any additional special projects the company was involved in
including supplements and one-off magazines and voucher books.
Nov 2006 – May 2007: Absolute Publishing – Managing Editor. Covered maternity leave for
six months and ran a department of 10 people. During this time I hired three new members of
staff, managed the production schedule for the whole department and oversaw all titles
reporting directly to the Managing Director of the company.
Feb 2002 – Oct 2006: Absolute Publishing – Deputy Editor Projects, Assistant Editor,
Editorial Assistant. I joined the company in 2002 as Editorial Assistant working on ABTA
Magazine and its supplements and since then I have progressed significantly within the
company. During this time I also worked on a consumer travel title, ABTA Travelspirit as
Assistant Editor and edited various travel supplements.
April 2001 – Feb 2002: Freelance feature writing. During this period I worked as a freelance
for The Guardian and Observer, Forward Publishing, Woman’s Weekly and Citrus Publishing.
Aug 2000 – April 2001: Citrus Publishing – Editor. Responsible for the running of the
Huggies Mother and Baby Club Website. This involved writing, uploading and managing copy
and design for the website.
Sept 1998- Aug 1999: Sky TV – Assistant Listing Editor. Responsible for the writing and
distribution of television listings as part of the Publicity Department.
Computer Experience
Excellent knowledge of Mac/PC programmes including InDesign, Photoshop, Word and Excel
as well as working knowledge of Content Management Systems including WordPress.
References available on request