Kenzi Sorensen
Ronkonkoma
Summary
Aspiring sports broadcaster and journalist with experience in multimedia storytelling, content production, and social media. Strong communication, leadership, and reporting skills developed through professional and collegiate media experiences.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
The Orange Crate Brewing Company
Syracuse, NY
12.2025 - Current
- Welcomed guests, answered menu questions, and created a friendly experience at the bar. Restocked glassware, garnishes, and bar supplies to keep service areas ready throughout the shift.
Editorial: Audience Social Media Intern
Newsweek Magazine
New York, NY
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Adapted editorial content into engaging social media posts across TikTok, Instagram, X, and Threads, aligning with newsroom goals and audience engagement strategies.
- Assisted with scheduling, publishing, and writing social content to support timely editorial coverage and deadline-driven reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
Syracuse, NY06-2027
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Falk College of Sport And Human Dynamics
Syracuse, NY06-2027
Skills
- Adobe Premiere, Audition, Bridge, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
- Google Sheets, Docs, Slides
- Team Leadership
- Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
- Communication Skills
- Data wrapper, HTML and CSS design
- AP style writing
- Time Management
- TikTok, Instagram, X, Threads
Accomplishments
- Newhouse Dean's List '25, '26
- Syracuse University D1A Dance Team: Member (2023-Present)
- Captain: Syracuse University Dance Team
- Universal Dance Association: 2X All American Winner and Top Gun HipHop winner
- National Dance Alliance: placed 8th in nation
- Winner of multiple regional and national dance championships
- First place soloist 6x
- Gathered friends to speak to Athletic Director to start my high school's first girl's flag football team
Involements
Lead Sports Producer | TheNewsHouse.com
- Coordinate game-day coverage plans with editors and reporters to keep assignments organized and on schedule.
- Review sports copy for clarity, grammar, and tone before release to digital audiences.
Captain | Syracuse University Dance Team
- Coordinate practice plans with teammates to cover formations, transitions, and routine adjustments.
- Communicate schedule changes and event details clearly to teammates before games and appearances.
- Support performance readiness by reviewing routines, spacing, and uniform details before events.
Head Social Media Content Creator | Syracuse University Dance Team
- Develop clear, on-brand captions and post copy that match team updates and event messaging.
- Edit photos and videos into polished social content for team announcements and highlight reels.
Timeline
Editorial: Audience Social Media Intern
Newsweek Magazine
06.2026 - 08.2026
Bartender
The Orange Crate Brewing Company
12.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Falk College of Sport And Human Dynamics
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications