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Kevin Kelly

Vegas Golden Knights
Las Vegas
3
years of professional experience

Sports communications professional with experience in professional sports, media relations, digital content and sports journalism. Proven ability to manage game day operations, produce multimedia content and deliver strategic communications in fast-paced environments.

Work History

Communications and Content Graduate Assistant

11 Months
Vegas Golden Knights | 2025.09 - Current
  • Create and publish written content for the team website, including game previews, recaps, feature stories, press releases, and media advisories
  • Manage digital content operations across the team website and YouTube, including video publishing, highlights, media availabilities, event coverage, etc.
  • Lead game day communications operations, managing media workflows, statistical reporting, dining logistics and game night staff to support team, broadcast and media needs
  • Monitor and analyze team coverage across digital, broadcast and social platforms, producing daily media reports distributed to business, ownership and hockey operations departments
  • Oversee team photo archives and serve as the primary contact for internal content requests across multiple organizational departments
  • Produced "Knight Time at Noon" by developing show rundowns, coordinating with broadcasters and directing live audio/video production for radio and digital platforms

Communications Game Night Staffer

2 Years
Vegas Golden Knights | 2023.09 - 2025.09
  • Facilitated credentialing processes and issued media access credentials
  • Assisted in distributing statistics line-ups and score sheets to relevant teams. Supported the circulation of performance data and score tracking sheets among staff members. Facilitated the sharing of statistical line-ups and score sheets for team use
  • Facilitated coordination and recording of audio interviews during locker room sessions and press conferences
  • Assisted communications team with the above across the Vegas Golden Knights, Henderson Silver Knights and Vegas Knight Hawks

Logistics Coordinator and Liaison

7 Months
Friends of UNILV | 2025.01 - 2025.08
  • Coordinated logistics and activities for NIL events to drive marketing engagement and outreach.
  • Facilitated communication between student-athletes, coaches, donors, and brand partners to ensure compliance with NIL agreements.
  • Supported recruiting efforts and assisted in budget planning with coaching staffs

Staff Writer

8 Months
The Sporting Tribune | 2024.07 - 2025.03
  • Served as the lead staff writer covering UNLV Men's Basketball, UNLV Football, the Las Vegas Aces and PGA Tour Events
  • Reported from games, practices and media availabilities, producing breaking news, game coverage and player interviews
  • Built relationships with coaches, athletes and team personnel while consistently meeting publication deadlines

Podcast Creator, Director, Commentator

7 Months
University of Las Vegas | 2023.05 - 2023.12
  • Planned and produced weekly podcast episodes (Gucci Row), developing show outlines, topics and segments
  • Recorded, edited and published episodes across major podcast and streaming platforms
  • Served as host and commentator, delivering NBA analysis and managing all aspects of production and editing
  • Disc Jockey – 2 shows per week – 91.5 KUNV The Rebel
  • Hosted weekly live radio broadcasts featuring music programming, commentary and audience engagement
  • Operated broadcast equipment and managed on-air programming in a studio environment

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Media Studies

University of Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | 06.2025
  • Summa Cum Laude
  • Certificate: Sport Leadership and Management

Associate of Arts - Journalism and Media Studies

College of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | 06.2023

Graduated Summer 2023

High School Diploma

Averill Park High School | Averill Park, NY | 06.2017
  • Varsity Baseball Captain (2014 – 2017)
  • Varsity Basketball (2015 – 2017)

Skills

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Audition
Broadcast and Studio Cameras
Media Production
Studio Microphone and Soundboard
Social Media
Customer Service
Event Coordination
Written and Verbal Communication
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving
Leadership
Collaboration
Quick Learner

Timeline

Communications and Content Graduate Assistant

Vegas Golden Knights
2025.09 - CurrentRead More

Logistics Coordinator and Liaison

Friends of UNILV
2025.01 - 2025.08Read More

Staff Writer

The Sporting Tribune
2024.07 - 2025.03Read More

Communications Game Night Staffer

Vegas Golden Knights
2023.09 - 2025.09Read More

Podcast Creator, Director, Commentator

University of Las Vegas
2023.05 - 2023.12Read More

University of Las Vegas

Bachelor of Arts from Journalism and Media Studies
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College of Southern Nevada

Associate of Arts from Journalism and Media Studies
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Averill Park High School

High School Diploma
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Kevin Kelly