Ken Owen

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Communicator/Storyteller @ DePauw University
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Greater Indianapolis, United States
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About Ken Owen

Communications professional with experience working in the media and higher education with expertise in understanding, reaching out to and cultivating an audience. Especially effective at building rapport and trust quickly. Frequently emcees and serves as event speaker at charity, civic, sports and academic functions. Brings high energy, enthusiasm and a sense of humor to every assignment. Strengths include: public relations, media integration, crisis management, problem solving, emceeing, event planning, and marketing.

Ken Owen's Current Company Details
DePauw University

Depauw University

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Communicator/Storyteller
Ken Owen Work Experience Details
  • Indiana Broadcast Pioneers
    Co-Chair
    Indiana Broadcast Pioneers May 2024 - Present
    Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
  • Indiana Broadcast Pioneers
    Vice President
    Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Jul 2021 - May 2024
    Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
  • Ko Communications & Strategies
    Principal
    Ko Communications & Strategies Oct 2019 - Present
    Indianapolis, Indiana Area
    I provide communications services -- including consulting, writing, editing, branding, voiceover, and crisis communication support -- to companies, higher education, and nonprofit organizations. I continue to direct DePauw University's Timothy and Sharon Ubben Lecture Series, which has brought a range of high-profile visitors -- including Malala Yousafzai, Mikhail Gorbachev, Tony Blair, Jane Goodall, and Bill Clinton -- to Indiana.
  • Depauw University
    Director, Timothy And Sharon Ubben Lecture Series
    Depauw University Jun 2001 - Present
    The Timothy and Sharon Ubben Lecture Series brings the world's leaders to DePauw's campus.A total of 116 Ubben Lectures have been presented since the series began in 1986 through a gift from 1958 graduates Tim and Sharon Ubben. All of the programs are free and open to the public.Past speakers have included Malala Yousafzai, Bill Clinton, Margaret Thatcher, Jimmy Kimmel, Jane Goodall, Elie Wiesel, David Cameron, Leslie Odom Jr., Tony Blair, Benazir Bhutto, Jesse Jackson, Mikhail Gorbachev, Peyton Manning and Spike Lee.
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  • Depauw University
    Special Advisor To The President
    Depauw University Jul 2017 - Jan 2020
    Greencastle, Indiana
    • Asked to take on special advisor role in addition to continuing to perform all duties from prior post.• Worked directly with the university president to strategize on executive and administrative communication related issues to advance the institution.• Served as a liaison between the president on sensitive or timely issues with members of the media and other stakeholders.• Implemented the university’s external communication strategies and refined as needs evolved.• Participated in external constituency outreach and spoke on behalf of the university in response to external requests. • Provided consultative advice to university cabinet, administration and staff on their communication efforts.
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  • Depauw University
    Executive Director Of Media Relations
    Depauw University Jan 2001 - Jul 2017
    Greencastle, Indiana
    • Provided leadership to the university’s external communication strategy and goals.• Served as point person for all external inquiries about university affairs and tailored messaging to meet the needs of key audiences; media outlets, donors, partners, alumni, parents, current and prospective students and employees.• Built and maintained relationships with the press, pitched stories proactively to strengthen the university’s brand and reputation.• Wrote and produced news stories and releases for the university Web site (www.depauw.edu) to maximize exposure and served as architect and ongoing owner of the news’ area of the web site.• Coached leaders throughout the university on communication issues and developed executive remarks, talking points, briefing documents, Q & As and other collateral materials.• Responded to media needs 24/7 and facilitated publicity for campus events.• Demonstrated agile crisis communication techniques in many situations; including, skillful handling of the internationally reported “membership review” at Delta Zeta sorority and a fire that destroyed a dormitory.• Hosted the Ubben Lecture Series, which brought a wide range of individuals including Tony Blair, Bill Clinton, Jane Goodall, Spike Lee and Mikhail Gorbachev to campus.• Oversaw the annual national telecast of the Monon Bell Classic and served as strategic liaison with television partner before, during and after the event.• Interviewed university president at admission functions, hosted webcasts and served as face of the university in public venues.• Moderator of Indiana televised political debates and served as a guest on national cable news. • Recognized for earning media exposure of approximately $86M in one year as reported by Meltwater.
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  • Wrtv (Abc)
    News Anchor/Reporter
    Wrtv (Abc) Feb 1999 - Jul 2001
    Indianapolis
    • Served as station’s secondary anchor; informing the public of national, regional and local events.• Selected, researched, analyzed happenings and then wrote a daily story supported by film footage. • Interviewed newsmakers, subject matter experts and sometimes viewers. Fact checked all information before broadcasting.• Participated in editorial meetings. • Co-hosted Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.
  • Wish (Cbs)
    News Anchor/Reporter
    Wish (Cbs) Aug 1989 - Oct 1998
    Indianapolis
    • Co-anchored the 5:30 p.m. news segment which became number one in the market, and served as back-up to the main anchor.• Served as general assignment/trends and technology reporter.• Investigated, produced, prepared and edited a daily segment for seven years. • Partnered with 5:00 p.m. producer to select stories for the earlier newscast, write and edit many stories others delivered.• Hosted “Top Story,” a weekly half hour public affairs program featuring one-on-one interviews with diverse and topical newsmakers, and other special programs such as Easter Seals Telethon.• Recognized with numerous awards; Best Live Report, Best Newscast by the Associated Press, nominated for Emmy Award.
  • Wlos (Abc)
    News Anchor
    Wlos (Abc) Oct 1987 - Jul 1989
    Asheville, Nc- Greenville, Spartanburg, Sc
    Served as the station's primary male news anchor at 6 & 11 p.m. weeknights. A documentary resulting from a 10-day trip to the Soviet Union (with Billy Graham, who lived in the viewing area) was a finalist for a national IRIS Award.
  • Wane (Cbs)
    News Anchor
    Wane (Cbs) Oct 1984 - Oct 1987
    Fort Wayne, In
    Served as the station's primary male anchor at 6 & 11 p.m., created a variety of special reports and general assignment stories, and hosted a weekly public affairs program. The station became #1 during my tenure.
  • Wpds (Now Wxin, Fox)
    News Anchor/Reporter
    Wpds (Now Wxin, Fox) Jan 1984 - Sep 1984
    Indianapolis
    I anchored and reported the news on this station, which signed on in February '84. By late summer, management decided to scrap the newscast. It was a great learning experience, having a hand in a station's pioneer days as it develops its brand and, more importantly, tries to get on the air.
  • Wibc Radio
    News Reporter/Anchor
    Wibc Radio Jan 1983 - Jan 1984
    Indianapolis
    The legendary (and wonderful) Fred Heckman lured me to the station with a full-time job and the promise that he'd "ride my a$$" and make me even better. A great experience that only came to an end because I was offered the opportunity to dip my toes in the waters of TV news. Fred remains an inspiration.
  • Wire (Now Wxnt)/Network Indiana
    News Reporter/Anchor
    Wire (Now Wxnt)/Network Indiana Jan 1982 - Jan 1983
    Indianapolis
    My Winter Term internship at DePauw became a part-time job. I signed on the campus radio station every morning at 6, went to classes, dealt with issues related to my role as station manager in the afternoon, drove to Indy, worked 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., and drove back to Greencastle for an hour or two of study and a like amount of sleep. Ah, to be young again!

Ken Owen Skills

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