Kaitlyn Burton

communications professional

Blog Post

Executive Constantine announces 2025 budget proposal, making key investments in housing, health, safety, and transit

I developed communications materials to announce the executive's budget proposal, including: writing a blog post and digital media content, prepping the exec for media interviews, and collaborating with KCIT to create infographics. We took a different, more visually engaging approach with this budget announcement and received positive feedback from partners and departments.

Press Release

King County officials urge extra caution on rivers after December flooding created new potential drowning hazards

I coordinated with King County departments and technical experts to warn the public about new hazards in waterways following the historic flooding, including: writing a press release and digital media content, and setting up media interviews. The social media post I developed received over 78,600 views across Instagram and Facebook, primarily from new audiences who were not already following DNRP.

Press Release

King County expands mobile crisis teams that respond to mental health and substance use calls, reaching more people faster

I led a communications plan to raise awareness about King County's expanded mobile crisis teams, including: coordinating a video shoot, developing on-camera talking points, writing a press release and digital media content, and supporting DCHS with press outreach. This video-forward strategy resulted in high media interest and widespread positive press coverage.

Social Media