Krissy Birdsall

Contact Information

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Experience

• Produce and coordinate all Orlando Magic radio broadcasts during the 2025-26 season.
• Produce and edit commercial spots and liners for the Magic Audio Network.
• Produce and occasionally co-host Magic Insiders, the official podcast of the Orlando Magic Audio Network.
• Co-host “Magic GameDay” livestream segment on Orlando Magic’s Youtube channel.
• Interview players and coaches during practices and press conferences.
• Manage @MagicAudioNet Instagram and Twitter/X, the official social media accounts of the Magic Audio Network.

• Ran radio and video productions in-studio for local shows and live sports broadcasts.
• Edited audio and video segments for digital and social media use.
• Created digital and social sports content for Instagram, Twitter/X, TikTok, Facebook and Youtube.

• Assisted marketing execution, partner acquisition and content creation strategies and practices.
• Assisted in planning, set-up, execution and breakdown of ESPN Madison events.

• Announced Wisconsin Herd vs. Cleveland Charge Women’s Empowerment Game March 14th, 2025.

• Assisted in the setup, production and take down of Wisconsin vs. Minnesota and Wisconsin vs. Ohio State men’s basketball games on Peacock.
• Assisted in the setup, execution and take down of FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff for Wisconsin vs. Alabama.
• Created digital content creation for Instagram and Twitter.

• Logged footage and sought out newsworthy moments for digital, social and linear distribution.
• Coordinated with content desk and field producers during New York sports events.
• Assisted in linear, digital and long-form content production strategies and practices.

• Produced, filmed, edited and uploaded reports on Bardo’s Breakdown Facebook page.
• Wrote team updates and breaking news on the Wisconsin men’s basketball team.
• Provided in-depth previews, recaps, features and interviews throughout the season.

• Recruited voters and devised strategies for voter retention.
• Created a content plan for student media poll websites, podcasts and social media sites.
• Voted top 25 teams in NCAA football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball.

• Announced UW-Madison sports as a play-by-play commentator, color analyst and sideline reporter.
• Facilitated and conducted coach and player interviews.
• Operated camera and score box for live UW-Madison sporting events.

• Published previews, recaps and feature articles about Wisconsin women’s basketball and football.
• Photographed UW-Madison campus and sports events.

• Produced and hosted entertaining, informative and original live sports content.
• Operated sound board during live sports talk shows.
• Edited and published sports talk shows and podcasts for digital audio platforms.

• Announced over 50 football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball and hockey games on WSUM Student Radio.
• Operated Comrex and soundboard during Wisconsin sports events.
• Managed WSUM Sports’ Twitter/X account and provided live updates during sports broadcasts.
• Published articles at the WSUM Sports Desk about current sporting news.

• Maintained administrative infrastructure through completion of clerical duties and special projects assigned by the General Manager. 
• Facilitated set-up, execution and breakdown of WSUM events.
• Recruited and trained WSUM staff on FCC and DMCA rules, board operation and on-air expectations.

• Produced and uploaded creative content across social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok).
• Facilitated and executed social media campaign strategies.
• Researched social media trends and talent.

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Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Journalism: Reporting & Multimedia Journalism and Spanish
• Certificates: Sports Communication and Digital Studies
• Graduated with Distinction
• Dean’s List recipient 5x.
• GPA: 3.85

• 100.306/100 GPA weighted scale
• Seal of Biliteracy recipient in Spanish
• Earned 20 credits through Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses prior to high school graduation.

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Skills

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Awards and Honors

• Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Student Award for Excellence: 2025 Best College Radio Sports Show (third place)
• Milwaukee Press Club Excellence in Journalism Awards: 2023 Collegiate Contest – Best Sports Story (third place)