Kayla is a senior TV writer at TheWrap, covering the business and content of streaming and linear television. Before joining TheWrap in April of 2023, she was the Senior TV Reporter at Decider, the New York Post’s entertainment vertical that focuses on the streaming industry. Kayla is also a member of the Television Critics Association.
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Kayla received her Bachelor of Arts in Writing and Publication Studies from Clemson University. She also has a minor in Business Administration and studied at Oxford University for a term.
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