Katie Jackson

Katie Jackson is a New York City-based freelance journalist specializing in travel, food, and lifestyle content. She began her career with internships at Time Warner Cable's NY1 News and the largest newspaper in the Hamptons, followed by PR work where she became the first employee in her firm's history to secure national TV placements (NBC LA, Fox NY, ABC Chicago) for clients like American Express and Airbnb. Now a full-time writer, she contributes to major publications including USA Today, Esquire, Outside Magazine, and Travel + Leisure. Jackson maintains a unique nomadic lifestyle, splitting time between Montana, Tenerife, and Northern Thailand while producing stories about cultural immersion, adventure travel, and environmental issues. Her notable work includes coverage of Yellowstone's wildlife resurgence, Portugal's cycling routes, and anti-poaching efforts in South Africa.