Kallen Fenster
Dix Hills,NY
Summary
Columbia University student with a strategic focus on entertainment media, business, and law. Proven experience in digital marketing strategy, audience development, and brand positioning. Skilled in strategic outreach and communications within film and media environments, demonstrating strong analytical and organizational capabilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & President
CELEBS (Columbia Entertainment Law, Ethics, & Business Society)
New York, NY
10.2025 - Current
- Established Columbia's premier pre-professional organization for entertainment industry connections among students from Columbia University and Barnard College.
- Developed a consortium of over 120 members and a 14-person executive board to enhance collaboration across university divisions.
- Organized meetings, panels, and screenings to promote engagement and knowledge-sharing within entertainment community.
- Authored industry analysis paper "Theatrical Event Cinema and the Future of Film Distribution," forthcoming in Celebs Journal of Media & Entertainment.
Chief Operations Officer (COO)
CLiP (Crowned Lion innovative Pictures)
New York, NY
10.2025 - Current
- Coordinated Executive Council meetings, preparing agendas and capturing detailed notes to ensure accountability on action items and deadlines
- Streamlined internal communication across leadership to enhance clarity and alignment between teams
News, Arts & Culture, and Sports Programmer
WKCR 88.9FM NY
New York, NY
09.2025 - Current
- Produced Arts and Sports programming WCKR-FM, Columbia University's historic, award-winning radio station, translating industry topics into accessible content for broad audiences.
- Coordinated programming schedules and facilitated cross-team communication to ensure seamless operations
- Managed live production logistics in fast-paced environment, demonstrating adaptability and precision
Staff Editor
COLUMBIA DOUBLE EXPOSURE FILM & MEDIA JOURNAL
New York, NY
09.2025 - Current
- Edited and refined 5 staff writers' articles, enhancing clarity, tone, and argumentative structure to uphold publication's high editorial standards and consistent voice.
- Wrote 2,000+ word critical analysis feature for Columbia's film journal examining Villeneuve's Dune films through visual narratives and thematic capabilities.
- Edited film and media articles for clarity and engagement.
- Collaborated with writers to enhance storytelling techniques.
- Reviewed submissions for adherence to publication standards.
Media Production Intern
LIFENOW STUDIOS
Port Jefferson, NY
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Identified key story beats in over 50 hours of logged documentary footage to aid editorial efforts.
- Clarified intricate legal arguments from attorney interviews for effective documentary storytelling.
- Formulated growth strategies for independent film marketing by researching digital audience platforms.
- Optimized project workflows by organizing digital materials and streamlining internal documentation.
Distribution Intern
ABRAMORAMA
New York, NY
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed event logistics for screenings (100-300+ attendees), ensuring guest coordination, effective vendor communication, and seamless on-site support
- Coordinated scheduling, internal communications, and logistics across teams to ensure smooth daily operations and adherence to project timelines
- Assisted with cross-team coordination, ensuring timely delivery of materials and updates across departments
- Prepared internal documents, research memos, and tracking materials to facilitate informed team decision-making
Education
B.A. - History & Film And Media Studies
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
New York, NY05-2028
Skills
- Social media planning and execution
- Audience growth optimization
- Marketing campaign development
- Client communication and relations
- Editorial proofreading and review
- Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, CapCut, Photoshop expertise
- Media production capabilities
Creative Projects
- Digital Media Platform, Built a film, television, and gaming-focused TikTok platform('@king_kallen'), with 10M+ monthly views, 14M+ likes, and 60K+ followers; Produce and edit short-form video using Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro.
- Liberty Festival (2026), Festival Director: Leading logistics and oversight of a 30 person team for an intercollegiate film festival featuring over 9 NYC Universities.
Timeline
Founder & President
CELEBS (Columbia Entertainment Law, Ethics, & Business Society)
10.2025 - Current
Chief Operations Officer (COO)
CLiP (Crowned Lion innovative Pictures)
10.2025 - Current
News, Arts & Culture, and Sports Programmer
WKCR 88.9FM NY
09.2025 - Current
Staff Editor
COLUMBIA DOUBLE EXPOSURE FILM & MEDIA JOURNAL
09.2025 - Current
Media Production Intern
LIFENOW STUDIOS
05.2025 - 08.2025
Distribution Intern
ABRAMORAMA
06.2024 - 08.2024
B.A. - History & Film And Media Studies
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY