ABIGAIL KALLNER
Allen,TX
Summary
I am a driven professional with a passion for creative multimedia including anchoring, magazine and article writing, brand collaboration and ad-focused design. Dependable when it comes to collaboration and time management, and eager to grow in my skill sets and take on several career building opportunities on my college campus.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Tethered Live-Shot Crew
OU Nightly
Norman, Oklahoma
08.2026 - Current
- Operating cameras and audio equipment during live shows, ensuring timely and high-quality shots.
- Supporting on-air talent with script delivery and cue timing, enhancing broadcast flow.
- Assisting producing live news broadcasts and segments, contributing to overall program success.
Weather Assistant
OU Nightly
Norman, Oklahoma
08.2026 - Current
- Practicing using weather software and radar tools to improve weather forecast writing skills.
- Supporting creation of scripts and news content for daily broadcasts.
- Observing weather anchors and live broadcast procedures to understand on-air delivery.
Creative Services Intern
OU Daily
Norman, Oklahoma
06.2026 - Current
- Monitoring social media trends to inform and co-produce engaging multimedia ad campaigns using audio and video editing skills.
- Develop persuasive business copy in an ad-focused style across a broad range of topics, including the annual wellness guide and Best of Norman.
- Enhancing skills in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva to contribute to creative projects.
Intern News Reporter
OU Daily
Norman, Oklahoma
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Published 28 articles and reported on-site for four multimedia pieces, contributing to diverse news coverage.
- Reported on local events and issues, producing timely articles with high engagement.
- Conducted interviews and research, ensuring accurate and comprehensive news coverage.
- Collaborated with creative team to enhance multimedia storytelling, increasing reader interaction.
Server
Backyard Murphy
Murphy, Texas
10.2024 - 08.2025
- Managed diverse roles in bustling restaurant to ensure smooth operations and high customer satisfaction.
- Utilized memorization skills to improve order accuracy and enhance customer experience.
- Collaborated across roles, bartending, bussing tables, taking orders, and running food to enhance teamwork.
- Obtained certification in TABC and Texas Food Handler to ensure compliance with state regulations.
Education
B.B.A - MARKETING AND ADVERTISING
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, Oklahoma05-2029
Skills
- Advertising, Marketing, Public Speaking, Creative Strategy, Written Communication, Interviewing, Journalism, Research Skills, Problem Solving, Camera Work, Creative Software Proficiency, Teamwork, Time management, Memorization, Food service operations, Customer service, Content creation, Broadcast production, Video editing, Social media strategy
AWARDS
AWARD AT THE VFW 824 VOICE OF DEMOCRACY ESSAY CONTEST (November 2021)
-2nd place in the district, scholarship winning essay for the VFW 824 Democracy Essay contest
VOLUNTEER AND EXTRACURRICULAR
- AMERICAN HUMANE SOCIETY, VOLUNTEER (2023)
- PET SITTER (2018-2024)
- OU DAILY (2025-Present)
- OU NIGHTLY (2026-Present)
- BCM MINISTRY TEAM (2026-Present)
Timeline
Tethered Live-Shot Crew
OU Nightly
08.2026 - Current
Weather Assistant
OU Nightly
08.2026 - Current
Creative Services Intern
OU Daily
06.2026 - Current
Intern News Reporter
OU Daily
08.2025 - 05.2026
Server
Backyard Murphy
10.2024 - 08.2025
B.B.A - MARKETING AND ADVERTISING
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus