Kristin Scharkey

Editorial director
in Los Angeles.

ABOUT KRISTIN

Kristin Scharkey is a versatile editorial leader whose work can be found in magazines and newspapers across the U.S.

A skilled storyteller and strategist, Kristin has helped set the vision for content in some of the country’s leading journalism and lifestyle media publications, including the USA Today Network, Sunset Magazine, Hearst Newspapers, DESERT magazine and more.

experience

Kristin’s award-winning work spans high-impact and cross-channel content in verticals ranging from news and culture to lifestyle and entertainment. As a top editor, she’s also managed product launches, affiliate strategy, events, partnerships and more.

Kristin earned both her undergraduate journalism degree and MFA in creative nonfiction at Northwestern University, where she was a Division I softball player. When she’s not at her desk, she’s somewhere between palm trees and cactuses.