Kaylie Sirovy

Available to hire

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.

About

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.

  • Joined June 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Retail
  • Professional Services
  • Non-Profit Organization

Projects · 4


What does it take to make wine that can survive Minnesota winters? Alex Lassiter visits the University of Minnesota’s Horticulture Research Center to learn how new grape varieties like Itasca and Marquette are bred from scratch, starting with a single seedling. 🍇

UMN winemaker Drew Horton takes us from the greenhouse to the glass, explaining how cold-hardy grapes are developed and why wine tasting is more than just flavor.


What happens when puzzling goes competitive? Reporter Owen McDonnell heads to Coffman Memorial Union to cover a Puzzle Race, the jigsaw showdown hosted by the Campus Club at the University of Minnesota. From pre-race happy hour strategies to the chaotic energy of piece-sorting under pressure, hear from competitors like grad student Megan Larson and finance manager Erin Flathman as they take on a 500-piece seasonal puzzle.

Work experience· 4 roles

Freelance Writer · Minnesota Spokesman-RecorderJun 2025 – Jan 2026 · 8 mos

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.

Writing Intern · UMN School of Public Health, MHA programOct 2023 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

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.

Podcast Producer · The Minnesota DailyMay 2023 – May 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

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.

Sales Associate · ReformationAug 2021 – May 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Education

Bachelor of Arts · University of Minnesota, Twin Cities2021 – 2025

Journalism, Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature, Minor in Sustainability Studies

Certifications and awards

Editor of the Year2024 – 2025

Named Editor of the Year (2025) for outstanding editorial leadership and innovation at The Minnesota Daily.

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