Crystal Williams
About Crystal Williams
Crystal Williams is a Creative Development Manager at 9 Story Media Group, where she has worked since 2022. She also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the School of Visual Arts, teaching audio and storytelling courses for animators.
Work at 9 Story Media Group
Crystal Williams currently holds the position of Creative Development Manager at 9 Story Media Group, a role she has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, she manages the submissions process for the New York office, which includes writing coverage and communicating with submitters. Prior to her current role, she served as Development Coordinator from 2021 to 2023 and as Development Assistant from 2019 to 2021. Her responsibilities have included creating and managing a talent database and conducting informational calls as part of talent relations and outreach.
Education and Expertise
Crystal Williams has a diverse educational background in communications and music production. She earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Television, Radio, and Film from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, completing her studies from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she studied Music Production and Recording at the University of Stavanger, achieving a Post-Graduate degree from 2015 to 2016. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music Industry and Audio Production from SUNY Oneonta, completed from 2009 to 2011, and an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Humanities from Onondaga Community College, earned from 2007 to 2009.
Background
Before joining 9 Story Media Group, Crystal Williams gained experience in various roles within the media and entertainment industry. She worked as an Associate Producer at Spectrum News from 2013 to 2014 in the Syracuse area. Following that, she held positions at iNDEMAND, first as Executive Assistant to the CFO and SVP of Programming from 2017 to 2019, and briefly as a Scheduling Coordinator in 2017. Her early career included six years of service as waitstaff at Doubletree Hotel in the Syracuse area from 2006 to 2012.
Teaching and Engagement
In addition to her work at 9 Story Media Group, Crystal Williams has been an Adjunct Professor at the School of Visual Arts since 2021. She teaches an audio and storytelling course specifically designed for animators. Outside of her professional roles, she actively connects with artists, writers, and other creatives, fostering collaboration and engagement within the creative community.
Leisure Activities
Crystal Williams enjoys participating in extreme sports during her leisure time. Her interests include swimming, snowboarding, and flying planes. These activities reflect her adventurous spirit and commitment to engaging in diverse experiences outside of her professional life.