Kylee Wiens

Kylee Wiens

Kylee Wiens

Class of 2027

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Hi, I’m Kylee! I’m a multimedia storyteller and digital creative with a passion for amplifying underrepresented voices through journalism and community engagement. With experience across radio, editorial, event promotion, and music curation, I bring a dynamic and hands-on approach to digital media. I strive to blend storytelling with a deep understanding of music, culture, and the political and social trends that inform the arts.

EDUCATION

  • UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, Master’s in Journalism, graduating May 2027

    Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, Certificate, Digital Marketing

    University of California, Los Angeles, B.A. Sociology major, Minor Studies in Musicology

    MiraCosta College, Associate’s degree for transfer in Social Sciences

EMPLOYERS

  • UC Berkeley Visiting Scholar and Postdoc Affairs (VSPA)- News Editor, May 2025-Present
    -Write articles covering VSPA events, key announcements and news
    -Interview and write profile pieces on UC Berkeley postdocs, visiting scholars and student researchers
    -Draft and revise content for VSPA websites, clearly communicating appointments, health and wellness resources, and VSPA-sponsored interest groups

    Local Media San Diego- Promotions Lead, December 2024-July 2025
    -Represented San Diego’s four independent radio stations at public outreach events
    -Promoted public radio through giveaways, contests and interactive events
    -Expertly managed live sound at DJ events

    Luna Collective- Journalist, April 2024-Present
    -Report on local live music, emerging and underrepresented artists, ensuring a diverse selection of web content
    -Interview artists and review new music, providing a platform to a vast array of creatives
    -Expertly employ SEO and CMS best practices, fostering audience engagement and growth

    Spin Records- Record Seller/Curator, August 2023-August 2025
    -Curated selections of emerging and underrepresented artists to promote, resulting in increased sales and exposure
    -Organized and host live, on-site music events, fostering community engagement and customer loyalty
    -Maintained inventory, priced new selections, and liaised with distributors, ensuring a well-stocked and diverse music collection

    KCRW- Music Journalist/Copywriter July 2022-January 2023
    -Generated dynamic daily web copy and web builds through CMS, enhancing website content
    -Reported on live music events, providing detailed and engaging coverage
    -Scanned and edited reels for digital archive projects, preserving the station's historical content
    -Utilized metrics analytics tools to maximize audience engagement, resulting in improved online reach
    -Mastered SEO best practices, enhancing the station's online visibility

    UCLA Radio - Photo/Video Team Manager and Digital Press Editor, September 2020-June 2022
    -Managed a 25-30 member photo/video team responsible for all visual content for the station
    -Created promotional photoshoots, cultural think-pieces, and creative graphics, contributing to station branding
    -Edited and published student articles weekly, ensuring a consistent flow of engaging content
    -Wrote, hosted, and edited a weekly radio show about women in punk music, expanding the station's program offerings

PUBLICATIONS & OTHER WORK

  • KCRW, The Luna Collective, VSPA at UC Berkeley

REPORTING INTERESTS

Arts and Culture, LGBTQ+ Communities and Culture., Labor Rights, Music, Violence in Policing