Maddie Hiatt is a travel journalist based in New York City, where she is currently the senior social media editor at Travel + Leisure. There, she oversees the brand’s social media strategy and leads the social team across their various platforms.Prior to joining Travel + Leisure, Maddie worked in women’s media as the senior social media editor at Cosmopolitan, where she led a successful social strategy for years, covering award shows, celebrity news, fashion, beauty, wellness, and more. She has also helped shape the voice of top media brands such as Martha Stewart Living, House Beautiful, and more.

The Drake University alum’s background includes editorial strategy, graphic design, and audience development with a focus on platform-native storytelling.