About Me

Keanen is a Journalism Major with a Media Arts and Production concentration in the William Allen White School of Journalism at the University of Kansas. With a minor in Film and Media Studies, his preferred medium of storytelling is video. His focus over the next year at KU is to add to his portfolio and sharpen his skills as a storyteller.

Skills

• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Social Media Management: Content strategy, campaign planning, analytics
• Video Production: Filming, editing, and post-production
• Event Coordination: Planning, logistics, promotion
• Communication: Public Speaking, workshop facilitation, one-on-one instruction

Experience

• Content and Event Strategy Intern | Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction | Lawrence, KS | August 2023 – Present
  Created and implemented an Instagram/Facebook posting schedule for the monthly Virtual Book Club that increased attendance by 20% in 4 months. Developed event planning strategies, successfully executing the 2023 Sturgeon Symposium.
• Director of Content | KU Blockchain Institute | Lawrence, KS | October 2022 – September 2023
  Implemented social media strategies, increasing Instagram followers by 10% and engagement by 60% in 11 months. Produced digital media, including graphics and videos, to promote KUBI events and initiatives.
• Esports Intern | Kansas Esports | Lawrence, KS | December 2022 – June 2023
  Organized and hosted weekly esports events, managing technical setups and ensuring seamless gameplay.

Accomplishments

Producer & Editor for the Indigenous Artists Interview Series, featured as companion videos at the Spencer Museum of Art. Producer, Director, & Editor for the “Basketball Culture at KU” video essay, showcasing the sport’s influence on student life and campus identity.