Hi, I’m Kelsea Costello, a strategic communications professional with a passion for digital marketing, broadcast journalism, and multimedia storytelling. I’ve built a track record of boosting brand visibility and audience engagement by delivering integrated content strategies and collaborating across functions. I’m excited to leverage my production, social media, and project-management skills to support your team and tell compelling stories that resonate with audiences. In my previous roles, I’ve produced news segments, managed cross-channel campaigns, and led editorial initiatives for large audiences. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy turning data-driven insights into creative, effective communications.

KELSEA COSTELLO

Hi, I’m Kelsea Costello, a strategic communications professional with a passion for digital marketing, broadcast journalism, and multimedia storytelling. I’ve built a track record of boosting brand visibility and audience engagement by delivering integrated content strategies and collaborating across functions. I’m excited to leverage my production, social media, and project-management skills to support your team and tell compelling stories that resonate with audiences. In my previous roles, I’ve produced news segments, managed cross-channel campaigns, and led editorial initiatives for large audiences. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy turning data-driven insights into creative, effective communications.

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Hi, I’m Kelsea Costello, a strategic communications professional with a passion for digital marketing, broadcast journalism, and multimedia storytelling. I’ve built a track record of boosting brand visibility and audience engagement by delivering integrated content strategies and collaborating across functions. I’m excited to leverage my production, social media, and project-management skills to support your team and tell compelling stories that resonate with audiences.

In my previous roles, I’ve produced news segments, managed cross-channel campaigns, and led editorial initiatives for large audiences. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy turning data-driven insights into creative, effective communications.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Director of Communication at Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Led strategic communications for a national membership organization with 130 chapters, crafting and executing integrated content strategies across digital, video, and print for leadership programs and national events. Oversaw editorial content for a magazine reaching 80,000+ alumni and students, and developed press releases and magazine features to boost public image and community engagement. Collaborated cross-functionally to synchronize messaging across social media, websites, and email campaigns, boosting brand consistency and audience engagement.
News Producer at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (FOX59)
July 1, 2022 - October 31, 2024
Produced the morning newscast, managing story development, guest coordination, and breaking news. Conceived and pitched daily story ideas and produced segments meeting tight deadlines. Fostered strong relationships with anchors, reporters, and crew to ensure seamless live broadcasts with minimal errors. Mentored junior producers and field-produced live coverage for major events like the Indianapolis 500 and Indiana State Fair.
News Producer at Sinclair Broadcast Group
May 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
Collaborated with reporters, editors, and photographers to produce high-quality news content; tracked news and social media developments to enhance coverage of trending topics. Redesigned the newscast template post-cyberattack to improve efficiency and resolved technical issues during broadcasts to minimize disruptions.
Social Media and Publishing Manager at GreatNews.Life
December 1, 2019 - April 30, 2021
Managed content creation, curation, and scheduling for 24 social media accounts across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, growing the audience to 140,000+. Led a team of five coordinators, improving performance through coaching and training. Monitored KPIs with Hootsuite Analytics, Facebook Insights, and Google Analytics to refine strategies and deliver results.
Communications Assistant at American Honda Motor Company
September 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020
Wrote compelling copy for press releases, newsletters, website content, and social media; monitored media coverage and supported media outreach. Coordinated communications with dealerships, legislators, and vendors to enhance brand visibility and community engagement.
Host at Tomato Bar Pizza Bakery
April 1, 2026 - Present
Delivers a welcoming, high-energy guest experience as the first point of contact at the restaurant, efficiently managing waitlists, reservations, and table flow during peak service hours; coordinates with servers and kitchen staff to optimize seating, reduce wait times, and resolve guest concerns.
News Producer at FOX59 News Producer, Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
July 1, 2022 - October 1, 2024
Produced top-rated morning newscast, managing story development, guest coordination, and breaking news; conceived and pitched daily story ideas, producing segments that captured audience attention and met tight deadlines; mentored junior producers and field-produced live broadcasts for the Indianapolis 500 and Indiana State Fair.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication at Purdue University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services