AUSTIN KIM
Chicago,IL
Summary
I’m an award-winning journalist turned communications pro with a proven background in project management for core business services and high-impact content creation. I lean on my urgency, empathy and solutions-based mindset to connect with BJC employees through strategic, people-first messages.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Communications Manager
BDO
02.2022 - Current
- Leads communications for BDO's core business services, including human resources communications that involve change management or policy transformations
- Strategizes results-oriented approach, exceeding engagement goals for the annual employee survey (91% response rate) and internal ChatGPT tool (60% firmwide usage)
- Partners with firm leaders on effective internal communications for transformative projects, providing strategic guidance with audience and brand considerations in mind
- Oversees internal communications strategy for written profiles on BDO professionals that are published on the firm's intranet, reaching 12,000+ professionals
- Writes stories that are among the most read articles on the firm's intranet in a given month, doubling the number of long form profiles on BDO professionals since 2022
Cross-Platform Reporter
Newsy
03.2017 - 10.2021
- Strategized and executed daily news content to elevate Newsy's brand, reaching more than 30 million viewers on cable, OTT and over-the-air platforms
- Delivered on daily content goals under tight deadlines for a national news brand, routinely turning 90-second video packages and sharing fresh updates in live reports
- Launched several live TV programs and segments as reporter/host, helping Newsy reach its highest viewership in 2020
Sports Director
ABC 17 KMIZ
08.2013 - 04.2017
- Overhauled the sports department's editorial strategy and fortified external relationships with teams from the NCAA, Major League Baseball and Southeastern Conference
- Grew show ratings threefold by leveraging the ABC 17 brand throughout the state while producing, writing and anchoring the market's No. 1 weekly TV sports show
- Managed schedules, budgets and station initiatives while supervising direct reports
Adjunct Professor
University of Missouri
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Modernized curriculum to optimize student engagement and critical thinking
- Utilized strong professional network to invite accomplished guest lecturers from ESPN, America Ninja Warrior and the University of Missouri Athletics Department
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05-2011
Skills
- Corporate storytelling
- Content creation
- Employee communications
- Video editing
- Storytelling
- Digital communications
- Internal communication strategies
- Content coordination
Timeline
Internal Communications Manager
BDO
02.2022 - Current
Cross-Platform Reporter
Newsy
03.2017 - 10.2021
Adjunct Professor
University of Missouri
01.2016 - 12.2016
Sports Director
ABC 17 KMIZ
08.2013 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Missouri
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