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Kevin Williams

Barstool Sports Digital
Chicago,IL
4
years of professional experience

Dynamic communications and marketing professional experienced in digital content, social media, brand strategy, audience engagement, and public relations. Increased Maroon Tiger's Instagram engagement in under a year through compelling, data-driven content strategies. Seeking to advance brand awareness and measurable growth through creative, data-driven communication.


Work History

Content Contributor

3 Years 1 Month
Barstool Sports Digital | 08.2023 - Current
  • Leveraged strategic communication, digital marketing, content creation, and audience engagement to craft compelling brand narratives that resonate across digital platforms.
  • Created targeted content that enhanced brand awareness, increased social media engagement, and expanded market reach among Gen Z and Millennial audiences.
  • Combined storytelling, media relations, and digital strategy to bolster marketing campaigns, improve brand positioning, and drive audience growth.
  • Created quality content by interviewing Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, Molly Qerim, and Cam Newton about Lamar Jackson legacy at the 2024 HBCU Classic Weekend.

Journalist, Copy Editor

2 Years
Maroon Tigers | 08.2023 - 08.2025
  • Wrote and edited stories for Morehouse College's student newspaper, covering campus events, student life, and community issues.
  • Developed and executed content strategy for NBA x Morehouse College All-Star events, capturing player interviews and behind-the-scenes moments for social media engagement.
  • Delivered 2025 All-Star Weekend content featuring interviews with Stephen Curry, Jayson Tatum, Mac McClung, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Kevin Durant.
  • Conducted on-camera interviews with Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum during NBA x Morehouse College All-Star Weekend, generating over 10,000 views across platforms, including Yahoo.
  • Demonstrated strengths in brand storytelling, content creation, social media engagement, interviewing, media communications, and narrative development.
  • Researched trending topics and audience interests to pitch compelling story angles that engaged Gen Z and Millennial readers.
  • Collaborated in fast-paced media environments while maintaining professional communication, creativity, attention to detail, and deadline management.

Producer and Digital Manager

1 Year
Sport Talk Atlanta | 08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Led the creation, production, and editing of digital audio and video content for a sports-focused audience.
  • Managed social media channels and developed posts, enhancing audience engagement and driving follower growth.
  • Integrated real-time audience interaction on X (formerly Twitter) to keep the show responsive and timely.
  • Managed social media channels and developed posts that increased audience engagement and follower growth.
  • Coordinated scheduling, script development, and team collaboration, ensuring timely and smooth episode delivery.
  • Recruited for internship creating audio and visual content for digital-native sports audience, monitored engagement data to refine headlines, hooks, and release timing.
  • Recruited for an internship creating audio and visual content for a digital-native sports audience. Monitored audience engagement data across platforms: retention, CTR, shares, and comments. Leveraged insights to refine headlines, hooks, and release timing.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication

Morehouse College | Atlanta, GA | 05-2025

Deans List & Honor Roll

Skills

Strategic Communication
Digital Marketing
Content Creation
Social Media Management
Brand Strategy
Public Relations
Marketing Communications
Media Relations
Campaign Development
Content Strategy
Event Promotion
Project Management
Written & Verbal Communication

Timeline

Content Contributor

Barstool Sports Digital
08.2023 - CurrentRead More

Journalist, Copy Editor

Maroon Tigers
08.2023 - 08.2025Read More

Producer and Digital Manager

Sport Talk Atlanta
08.2022 - 08.2023Read More

Morehouse College

Bachelor of Arts from Journalism And Mass Communication
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Kevin Williams