Kate McCarthy Zachry

Kate McCarthy Zachry currently serves as the Executive Director of Editorial at Wakefield Research, where responsibilities include advising major brands and managing the Editorial division to produce impactful research. Previously, Kate worked as a consultant and recruiter for various media companies, leveraging an extensive multimedia background to fill high-level positions. As News Director at WGBH News, Kate significantly enhanced digital traffic and radio ratings by overseeing editorial strategy and content. Additionally, experience at ABC News encompassed roles such as Editorial Producer and Investigative Producer, involving high-profile interviews and major political events. Kate holds a Master's degree in Journalism from Columbia University and an Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership from MIT Sloan School of Management.