Katelyn Manley is a Creative Director, Executive Producer, and Content Strategy Leader specializing in documentary, branded, and narrative content for global audiences. She develops and leads work across film, streaming, commercial, and digital platforms — from concept and story architecture through production, delivery, and measurement.

Katelyn has built campaigns and content partnerships across the entertainment, science, sports, and culture sectors with organizations including Amazon, Lionsgate, Hulu, Etsy, Absa Bank, and leading scientific companies — earning recognition and awards including Best Ad for Thermo Fisher. Her work blends editorial storytelling, cultural insight, and brand strategy to drive connection and commercial outcomes.

Previously at CherryPicks, Katelyn originated and launched CherryChat and CherryPop — two brand-owned content franchises that doubled audience engagement and visibility, converting into paid partnerships and platform growth. She has since applied this combined strategy + storytelling approach to studios, brands, and mission-driven organizations.

In addition to client-facing work, Katelyn is committed to talent development and access. She invests in emerging creative communities through mentorship and youth programs in the U.S. and South Africa — with a focus on representation and pathways into media and production.

Katelyn is currently open to full-time, contract, and consulting creative leadership roles in New York, LA, Boston and remotely. Contact her at katelyn@slingshotfilms.net.