RYLIE BIRDWELL

Ryliebirdwell4@gmail.com | www.linkedin.com/rylie-birdwell | (501) 472-3337 | ryliebirdwell.weebly.com

SKILLS
Personable and creative individual with experience in producing, reporting, writing, and communicating.
◦ Lead Producer for specialty entertainment show on campus called Razorback Reels
◦ Proficient in Microsoft Programs, Zoom, Adobe Creative Cloud Programs (Audition, Premiere Pro, Photoshop,
Illustrator)
◦ Leadership- Vice President of Chapter Programming and Development and Director of Risk Management and
Wellness in sorority Delta Delta Delta University of Arkansas. Managed a team of 15 with 3 direct reports.
EDUCATION
Candidate for Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (Broadcast and AD/PR); Minor in Marketing
Expected Graduation: May 2022
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Cumulative GPA 3.85
EXPERIENCE
REPORTER
KARK4 AND FOX 16 INTERN | Little Rock, AR JULY 2022 – A UGUST 2021
Joined as an intern where I assisted reporters, field producers, and news director in interviews, editing, packages, vosot’s,
web stories, and standups. Responsibilities included pitching 2-3 stories weekly, shooting a standup, aiding reporters, and
finding critical sources.
◦ In total wrote 3 package stories, and shot 5 stand-ups
◦ Edited 12+ packages using Adobe Premiere Pro individually and collaborated with field producers and reporters
◦ Proficient in Audacity and Audition which were utilized for packages and stories
◦ Expanded knowledge of shots and angles by working side by side with field producers
UATV News and Razorback Reels, Fayetteville, AR AUGUST 2020 – CURRENT
◦ Shoot video, capture clean audio, and utilize interview skills to create packages for newscasts
◦ Report stories live on air and live-wrapped packages

ANCHOR AUGUST 2019 – CURRENT

UATV News | Fayetteville, AR
◦ Current anchor for UATV News
◦ Served as a fill-in anchor for 3 years for UATV
◦ Record 1 headline and 2 teases before the show and send to the producers
◦ Read, edit, and review the 20+ stories I communicate for the show

PRODUCER AUGUST 2021 – CURRENT

UATV News and Razorback Reels | Fayetteville, AR
◦ Shot and edited video, created graphics, and conducted interviews
◦ Achieved 12 clear rundowns with a good flow
◦ Directed 2 anchors, 1-2 reporters, and a 5 member production team for a 30 minute weekly newscast
◦ Lead producer coordinating reporters, anchors, and content for weekly newscast
◦ Taught and guided peer co-producer students to lead produce for Razorback Reels

RE/MAX ELITE MAY 2020 –

CURRENT
Re/max Elite Marketing Intern | Conway, AR
Created, designed, and published over 100 graphics using Photoshop and Canva on social media accounts like Facebook,
Instagram, and Tik Tok to rebrand the company's social media. Assisted in administration duties and was the customer’s
first-point of contact requiring high communication skills.
◦ Graphics designed to help promote the agency, properties listed on the market, agent spotlights, business events, and
holidays
◦ Analyzed current social reach, historical marketing campaigns, and demographic data to define target audience.
Found a target market of suburban Central Arkansas families of middle to upper income levels looking for family
homes or rental properties. Increased engagement by +258% on Instagram and 27% engagement on Facebook.
◦ Used Loomly Program to schedule posts to social platforms and to adjust time, date, and reach for each post to
expand interaction and utilize Loomly data to guide on-going strategy for increased engagement and reach