Chris Kelly

Experience

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  American Media Investments

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  News Director

  Responsible for leading daily news operations at market leading stations in Pittsburg, Kansas. Writing, producing and announcing hourly newscasts for historic KKOW-AM (10k) and marketing leading KKOW-FM (100k). Our small news team (2.5 members) produced several award winning stories and covered live news events throughout the region.

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  KODE-TV

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  Assignment Editor

  Responsible for selecting, developing and planning reporting assignments for six person news broadcast operation. Assisted news director in daily planning meetings and coordinating coverage of breaking events. Worked closely with news directors and reporters to cover campaign stop of then presidential-candidate George W. Bush during a stop in Joplin, MO.

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  American Media Investments

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2007

  Responsible for daily operation of three radio stations serving a combined 250,000+ listeners, administered an annual budget in excess of one-million dollars, led a staff of 30, crafted marketing campaigns to increase listening audience, structured sales strategies to increase profit. Responsible for daily operation and news coverage of two-station cluster in Pittsburg, Kansas. Responsibilities programming oversight of KKOW-AM, technical operations of both stations, live coverage of breaking news and community relations. Responsible for supervising full and part-time staff of approximately 12 individuals on KKOW-AM.

  • General Manager

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

  • Operations Manager

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2004
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  Via Christi Health

  Jan 2007 - Jun 2010

  Director of Marketing & Community Relations

  Developed and implemented a comprehensive communication and marketing plan to increase community identification with the hospital and instill the community's confidence in the hospital's medical excellence. Served as the liaison and official spokesperson with the media. Provided support to the President/CEO and Executive Team members by assisting in the development of messages pertaining to public image.

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  Pittsburg State University

  Jun 2010 - Jun 2019

  Serve as senior member of University Advancement team and active member of President’s Council. Responsible for the organization, management and implementation of the university’s comprehensive marketing, public relations, and communication program. Responsible for fully integrating campus image delivery and to increase the impact and effectiveness of institutional communication and marketing initiatives. Oversee daily operation of University Marketing and Communication, supervising a full time staff of 10. Also oversee licensing program for the university. Show less

  • Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Partnerships

    Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Associate Vice President for University Marketing & Communication

    Jun 2010 - Jun 2018
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  University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

  Jul 2019 - now

  The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Marketing serves as a member of the Chancellor's Cabinet; plans, develops and implements the comprehensive annual marketing and communications plan that supports UAFS's overall mission and vision ; works with internal clients (departments and colleges) that champion efforts to clearly and concisely articulate the identity and branding of the University; works closely with Enrollment Management and Academics to plan and execute strategies focused on meeting enrollment goals to recruit and retain students; collaborates with internal clients (departments and colleges) to champion efforts that clearly and concisely articulate the identity and branding of the University; and is responsible for providing leadership and active management for the marketing team which includes the university website, all print, digital, radio, TV, and social media creation and strategy.Also oversees the university's licensing program. Show less

  • Assistant Vice Chancellor

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Senior Director of Marketing and Communications

    Aug 2021 - Jan 2023

  • Director of Marketing and Communications

    Jul 2019 - Sept 2021