Creative communicator with experience delivering engaging and impactful journalism projects as a former podcast producer. I am a self-taught audio journalist with strengths in project management and team leadership. I am seeking a dynamic multimedia role focused on storytelling and community engagement.…

Kaylie Sirovy

Creative communicator with experience delivering engaging and impactful journalism projects as a former podcast producer. I am a self-taught audio journalist with strengths in project management and team leadership. I am seeking a dynamic multimedia role focused on storytelling and community engagement.…

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Creative communicator with experience delivering engaging and impactful journalism projects as a former podcast producer. I am a self-taught audio journalist with strengths in project management and team leadership.

I am seeking a dynamic multimedia role focused on storytelling and community engagement.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Sales Associate at Reformation
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
Met sales goals while nurturing long-term customer connections. Delivered welcoming experiences to customers. Educated shoppers on products and sustainability stories. Helped keep inventory organized and secure. Contributed to a healthy, upbeat team atmosphere.
Freelance Writer at Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
June 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Researched and wrote original stories for digital and print publications, covering topics from local politics to cultural features. Collaborated with editors to refine story angles, met editorial guidelines and deadlines, and ensured factual accuracy and clarity.
Podcast Producer at The Minnesota Daily
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Developed podcast topics and episode ideas by leveraging analytics. Recorded and edited audio for 80+ In The Know episodes, averaging 150-200 listeners per episode. Managed a small team of 3 reporters as their editor. Created and managed video segments for the Daily's YouTube account, including short and long-form stories. Restarted the Daily's sports podcast, The Gold Standard, with a notable listener gain. Named Editor of the Year (2025) for outstanding editorial leadership and innovation.
Writing Intern at UMN School of Public Health, MHA program
October 1, 2023 - January 18, 2025
1. Interviewed subjects for stories and features including faculty, professionals, and students. 2. Copy edited newsletters and articles. 3. Worked with a 3-5 person marketing team. 4. Wrote stories to promote the MHA program and highlight its students and faculty.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
August 30, 2021 - May 18, 2025
Journalism, Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature, Minor in Sustainability Studies

Qualifications

Editor of the Year
September 1, 2024 - May 11, 2025
Named Editor of the Year (2025) for outstanding editorial leadership and innovation at The Minnesota Daily.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization
    ‘Battleground’ creates space for conversations about violence
    The piece displayed behind Northrop Auditorium, was created by the Minneapolis-based dance company Black Label Movement. https://www.twine.net/signin…
    ‘Battleground’ creates space for conversations about violence

    https://www.twine.net/signin
    The piece displayed behind Northrop Auditorium, was created by the Minneapolis-based dance company Black Label Movement.

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