KARLI BELL

Work Experience

Marquee Sports Network

         On-Air Analyst & Digital Content Producer/Editor                                    Feb. 2020 - March 2025

• Created and launched Chicago Sky: No Limits—the nation’s first monthly WNBA-focused in-season program—serving as host, producer, and editor while leading all aspects of creative execution.

• Increased viewership by 250% year-over-year by developing cross-platform content and sponsorable segments that aligned with brand strategy and advertiser goals.

• Partnered with marketing and social teams to transform linear broadcasts into digital-first storytelling, resulting in a 500% engagement increase across Marquee’s @MarqueeSky platforms.

WICS Newschannel 20

         Sports Anchor & Multimedia Journalist                                                       June 2018 - Feb. 2020

• Produced and anchored daily sportscasts and weekly feature shows covering local, collegiate, and high school athletics, maintaining brand consistency across dual network affiliates.

• Strengthened media partnerships with the University of Illinois–Springfield, expanding creative collaboration opportunities between news and sports programming.

• Assumed departmental leadership during restructuring, delegating coverage and mentoring videographers to maintain production quality amid reduced staffing

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WYMT Mountain News

        Sports Anchor & Producer                                                                            June 2016 - June 2018

• Produced and hosted high school football and basketball programming, revitalizing coverage partnerships with over 60+ high schools and 7 colleges across the region.Assumed departmental leadership during restructuring, delegating coverage and mentoring videographers to maintain production quality amid reduced staffing.

• Delivered award-winning storytelling recognized by the Kentucky Associated Press Awards, including two-time honors for Best Sports Prep Show.

• Built community engagement through localized sports coverage that strengthened station loyalty and audience retention.

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