I am a versatile media professional with more than twenty years of experience across multimedia journalism, video editing, live event moderation, and strategic communications. I craft compelling content, manage digital production, and bridge cultures to engage global audiences. I have led international conferences and moderated high-profile panels, produced and moderated broadcasts for Deutsche Welle and other networks, and driven media strategies that connect organizations with audiences around the world. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy turning complex topics into clear, engaging stories that deliver measurable results.…

Krestin Harrington

I am a versatile media professional with more than twenty years of experience across multimedia journalism, video editing, live event moderation, and strategic communications. I craft compelling content, manage digital production, and bridge cultures to engage global audiences. I have led international conferences and moderated high-profile panels, produced and moderated broadcasts for Deutsche Welle and other networks, and driven media strategies that connect organizations with audiences around the world. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy turning complex topics into clear, engaging stories that deliver measurable results.…

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I am a versatile media professional with more than twenty years of experience across multimedia journalism, video editing, live event moderation, and strategic communications. I craft compelling content, manage digital production, and bridge cultures to engage global audiences.

I have led international conferences and moderated high-profile panels, produced and moderated broadcasts for Deutsche Welle and other networks, and driven media strategies that connect organizations with audiences around the world. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy turning complex topics into clear, engaging stories that deliver measurable results.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Media Consultant at Detroit Tigers, Major League Baseball (MLB)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Provided expert media strategy and consulting; advised on communications and broadcasting initiatives for MLB team.
Editor, Journalist, Host and Premium Contributor at Deutsche Welle (DW)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2025
Video Editor, Journalist, Producer. Press releases for foreign partners; DW Premium commercial initiatives; International Conference moderation; On-air personality for DW News; Hosted DW's Bundesliga program. Recognized with multiple awards including World Media Festivals Silver Award (2021) and 2017 Accolade for Excellence.
Sports Director and Anchor at American Broadcast Company Affiliates
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
Directed and anchored sports coverage for affiliate station. Awarded Associated Press (AP) Award for a feature report on a local football championship.
Communication Specialist at American Forces Network
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Broadcast journalist for the US military, producing content for television and radio in South Korea and Germany. Honors: Recognized as 'Broadcast Journalist of the Year' in 2002.
Video Editor, Journalist, and Producer at Deutsche Welle (DW)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2025
Video editor, journalist, and producer; drafted press releases for foreign partners; contributed to DW Premium for Asian and African markets; international conference moderation; on-air personality for DW News broadcasts; regular contributor to DW’s Bundesliga program; recognized with awards for excellence.
Broadcast Journalist at American Forces Network
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Served as a broadcast journalist for the US military, producing content for television and radio in South Korea and Germany. Honors: Recognized as 'Broadcast Journalist of the Year' in 2002.
Editor, Journalist, Producer at Deutsche Welle (DW)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2025
Video Editor, Journalist, Premium Contributor; produced press releases for foreign partners; led international conference moderation; contributed as on-air personality; engaged in Asia and Africa market customer acquisition; launched DW Kick Off YouTube channel and hosted The Bundesliga; featured as an on-air contributor to DW News broadcasts; World Media Festivals Silver Award 2021; regular contributor to Kick Off Live football show.
Communications Specialist at American Forces Network
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Served as a broadcast journalist for the US military, producing content for television and radio in South Korea and Germany.
Video Editor, Journalist & International Broadcast Producer at Deutsche Welle (DW)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2025
Versatile role producing international broadcasts, editing video, moderating international conferences and panels; drafted press releases for foreign partners and managed audience acquisition for DW's Asia and Africa markets; founded the YouTube channel 'DW Kick Off' (2016); moderated sports and news programming and contributed to DW's international coverage.
Moderator at Dataxis
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Moderated high-level conferences and panels for a market research firm in TV, OTT and telecom industries; facilitated discussions among C-level executives on media trends; managed international conference panels.
Sports Director and Anchor at American Forces Network (AFN)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Led sports coverage and on-air presentation for AFN; produced reports for local US military communities; earned industry recognition for sports reporting.
Sports Director and Anchor at American Forces Network (AFN) / ABC Affiliates
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
Directed and anchored sports programming for AFN and ABC affiliates in the USA; contributed to local sports reporting and broadcasting.
Media Strategy Consultant at Detroit Tigers, Major League Baseball (MLB)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Provided expert media strategy and implementation for round-the-clock broadcasting initiatives; advised on communications and fan engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in PR Communications at Georgia State University
January 11, 2030 - March 20, 2026
VJ training and CMS training at DW (Deutsche Welle)
January 11, 2030 - March 20, 2026

Qualifications

Associated Press (AP) Award for Sports Reporting
January 1, 2002 - December 4, 2025
World Media Festivals - Intermediate Global Silver Award
January 1, 2021 - December 4, 2025
Accolade Winner - Award of Excellence, German Hooligans
January 1, 2017 - December 4, 2025
Broadcast Journalist of the Year (American Forces Network)
January 1, 2002 - December 4, 2025
Associated Press Award - Sports Reporting
January 1, 2002 - February 4, 2026
World Media Festival - Intermedia Globe Silver Award
January 1, 2021 - February 4, 2026
Award of Excellence - German Hooligans
January 1, 2017 - February 4, 2026
Broadcast Journalist of the Year (American Forces Network)
January 1, 2002 - February 27, 2026
Accolade Winner - Award of Excellence
January 1, 2017 - February 27, 2026
World Media Festivals - Intermedia Globe Silver Award
January 1, 2021 - February 27, 2026
Intermedia Globe Silver Award
January 1, 2021 - March 20, 2026
Award of Excellence for 'German Hooligans'
January 1, 2017 - March 20, 2026
Associated Press Award for Sports Reporting
January 1, 2005 - March 20, 2026
Broadcaster of the Year, AFN
January 1, 2002 - March 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Professional Services