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Katie Zarrilli

STORYTELLER. STRATEGIST. SPARK STARTER.

Katie Zarrilli in a green hoodie stands behind a rope ladder labeled 'Piscataqua River Bridge'.
Katie Zarrilli and Patrick Dempsey standing and talking in a modern office lounge.
Katie Zarrilli in a 'stay wild' blueberry shirt holding a plate of blueberry oatmeal towards the camera under a white tent.
Katie Zarrilli hugging a giant inflatable container of Hilltop Boilers Pure Maine Maple Syrup outdoors.
Katie Zarrilli wearing a Boston Bruins hockey jersey holding a coffee cup and expressing excitement or joy.
Katie Zarrilli wearing a baseball cap and gloves holding a hot dog topped with pickles, onions, and relish in a commercial kitchen.
Katie Zarrilli in blue shirt with long hair yelling or expressing excitement, with an inset image of a basketball player in a Duke jersey celebrating.
Katie Zarrilli on a football field holding up a pink shirt that says 'Did you Vote Today? Dexter' with a checkmark.
Katie Zarrilli in a navy sleeveless top and denim shorts sitting on a black rocking chair, holding a white box with green pine tree prints labeled 'BOX OF MAINE'.
Katie Zarrilli wearing a red sleeveless top and white shorts, posing energetically with a colorful orange and blue novelty hat at an outdoor event.
Katie Zarrilli in a Patriots jacket gesturing with hands, standing outdoors near a decorated Christmas tree.
Katie Zarrilli wearing blue gloves and a white apron with an astonished expression standing in a commercial kitchen.
Katie Zarrilli wearing an orange shirt and white shorts holding a can of Moxie soda on a street corner under cloudy skies.
Katie Zarrilli wearing a floral wreath and a wig, shrugging while holding a red Marden's Surplus & Salvage shopping bag.
Katie Zarrilli wearing a black 'Mainer Things' t-shirt standing outdoors near fall decorations and a Fryeburg Fair banner.
Katie Zarrilli and husband smiling in front of a decorated Christmas tree.
Katie Zarrilli in a white top and patterned black pants smiling and giving two thumbs up beside an Opera Maine banner.
Katie Zarrilli in black shirt holding and playfully presenting a tower of three Gifford's ice cream containers in a kitchen.
Katie Zarrilli holding a Maine 25 basketball jersey in front of a Boston Celtics backdrop.
Katie Zarrilli in black shirt and white pants standing outdoors holding a Tootsie playbill with a Tootsie poster displayed behind her.
Katie Zarrilli in white top and patterned blue pants mimicking the pose of a historical figure in a coat on a Maine State sign outdoors.
Katie Zarrilli in a white lab coat, safety glasses, hairnet, and hard hat giving two thumbs up beside a conveyor belt full of fries in a food processing facility.
Katie Zarrilli wearing a red NFL jersey with number 10 cheering.
Katie Zarrilli wearing a maroon turtleneck and black pants standing on a wooden deck with colorful buoys hanging on a shingled wall behind her.
Katie Zarrilli in winter coat, boots, and hat posing happily on snow near Four Corners Park sign in Madawaska, Maine.
Katie Zarrilli wearing a black jacket and jeans holding up three fingers in front of a Maine Makers Month welcome sign.
Katie Zarrilli in sunglasses holding out handful of blueberries in a sunny blueberry field.
Katie Zarrilli with a women at a kitchen counter; one dips a donut into batter while the other watches with a surprised expression.
Katie Zarrilli and her husband wearing gloves and aprons give each other a high five in a commercial kitchen with baked chocolate cupcakes on the counter.
Katie Zarrilli smiling and holding a children's book titled 'Poppy's Promise' with an illustration of a child wearing a red life jacket and holding a lobster.
Katie Zarrilli holding a stack of colorful donuts in front of a shop window with The Holy Donut logo.
Katie Zarrilli in a black crop top and blue patterned pants holding up a cup of iced coffee in Reverie Coffee with a hummingbird mural and plants.
Katie Zarrilli  giving thumbs up stands in front of a giant red lobster and a sign reading 'Maine Lobster Festival, Rockland, Maine, The Lobster Capital of the World!'
Katie Zarrilli wearing sunglasses, denim vest, and sneakers smiling and posing on rocks near water with a lighthouse and house in the background under a blue sky with clouds.
Katie Zarrilli wearing a black sleeveless top and floral leggings with headphones around her neck at the start line of the Dempsey Challenge race.
Katie Zarrilli wearing sunglasses and a green crop top makes a heart shape with her hands in front of an Amtrak train.
Katie Zarrilli wearing a neon yellow safety vest giving two thumbs up outdoors near hay bales and orange construction fencing under a clear blue sky.
Katie Zarrilli smiling and holding a broken chocolate-covered marshmallow treat close to the camera.
Katie Zarrilli in a white Boston Bruins crop top flexing her arm and smiling in a decorated indoor space with balloons and a banner saying 'Stay Difficult'.
Katie Zarrilli at a gym doing a partnered exercise; one woman in black T-shirt lifting the other in blue tank top horizontally.
Katie Zarrilli

Brand storyteller with a journalistic touch

I spent more than a decade as a broadcast journalist, bringing stories to life and stirring audience enthusiasm and engagement. Today, I create heartfelt, story-driven content that connects brands to real people and real communities in meaningful ways.

Meet Katie
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Katie Zarrilli in an orange sleeveless knit top and white pants leaning against a large rock outdoors.
Meet Katie
case studies

STRATEGIC STORYTELLING IN ACTION

Exterior of Pomelia Sicilian Eatery with white facade, large windows, and a sandwich board sign stating the restaurant is open.

Explore Katie's diverse portfolio, which showcases her unique ability to blend timeless journalism with dynamic creativity. Her past client work spans various industries, highlighting her versatility and skill in adapting to different storytelling needs. From shooting eye-watching video to writing heartfelt scripts, Katie's work consistently delivers results that resonate with audiences.

Partners

Aroma Joe's logo.
Green Celtics text logo with the letter 'C' stylized as a green basketball shoe and a basketball replacing the 'O'.
Amtrak logo with stylized blue tracks beneath the company name.
Logo of Aroostook with a yellow shooting star above the name and the tagline 'The Crown of Maine' below.
Pomelia Sicilian Eatery logo with a stylized flower above the letter 'i'.
Oakhurst logo with green text and an orange acorn graphic underneath a curved line.
Nexamp company logo with stylized orange and black lettering.
Opera Maine logo with the word 'Opera' in red and 'Maine' in gray.
Aroma Joe's logo.
Green Celtics text logo with the letter 'C' stylized as a green basketball shoe and a basketball replacing the 'O'.
Amtrak logo with stylized blue tracks beneath the company name.
Logo of Aroostook with a yellow shooting star above the name and the tagline 'The Crown of Maine' below.
Pomelia Sicilian Eatery logo with a stylized flower above the letter 'i'.
Oakhurst logo with green text and an orange acorn graphic underneath a curved line.
Nexamp company logo with stylized orange and black lettering.
Opera Maine logo with the word 'Opera' in red and 'Maine' in gray.
testimonials

Heartfelt Words from Clients

Daniel Finnemore wearing a black polo and cap holding a box filled with assorted food products and a book titled 'How to Catch Keepers' in a rustic wooden shelving store.

"It’s been an honor to bring Katie on board at Box of Maine to help us tell the unique stories of the companies we’ve developed relationships with and the new products added to our website. She’s an artist at storytelling, Katie is passionate, friendly, hard working and great at communication. I plan on using her talent for many years to come. It’s truly been a wonderful pleasure. She is the quintessential Mainah!"

Daniel Finnemore
President of Box of Maine
Hannah Josselyn barista behind coffee stand holding two clear plastic cups with decorative garland overhead.

"Working with Katie was an absolutely wonderful experience! I’m so happy with not only how the video came out but also with how it was received and what it did for my business! Katie was such a breath of fresh air and so professional! She was very eager to learn all about my business and asked great questions! I’m so excited to work with her again!"

Hannah Josselyn
Owner of Reverie Coffee
Amtrak Downeaster train traveling on tracks through a green wooded landscape with golf course putting greens nearby.

Katie Zarrilli brings storytelling to life in a way that's both meaningful and fun. Her background in journalism, paired with a natural flair for humor, makes her content truly stand out. Whether she’s capturing moments aboard the Downeaster or sharing behind-the-scenes highlights, Katie creates engaging, authentic stories that connect with our audience and elevate our brand.

Taylor Auclair
Marketing Director of Downeaster
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