Michael Strite

― My background

Three years of experience in the fast-paced world of broadcast television and degrees in both journalism & sports business allow me to capitalize on every element of storytelling. I'm eager to jump and contribute to every phase of the content creation process, from pitching to publishing and everything in between.

― Skills

Audio & Video Editing
Writing
Data Analysis
Live Broadcast Production Adobe Creative Suite

― Work experience

FOX 13 Seattle — Producer

July 2022- February 2024

● Wrote compelling news stories for daily morning show broadcasts

● Collaborated with team to adapt newscast depending on events, assessing and monitoring multiple sources simultaneously

● Organized and executed in-depth coverage for special events like 2023 MLB All Star Game including interviews, story ideas

● Lead teams of reporters, anchors and production crew on Western Washington's most watched morning show

● Directed live broadcasts for both the daily 4:30am & 5am shows

― Education

University of Oregon

Bachelor’s degree, Business Administration / 2017 - 2021

Bachelor's degree, Journalism / 2017 - 2021

FOX 5 Atlanta — Producer

January 2024- Present

● Create daily newscasts from conception to execution, including writing scripts, creating graphics, and producing segments

● Assess local and national news to determine most relevant, impactful stories and cultivate an order of priorities for newscast

● Research and synthesize complex policies and current events into digestible, concise news stories

● Direct live broadcasts from the control booth, overseeing technical operations including camera angles, audio levels, and graphic displays

FOX 13 Seattle — Associate Producer

March 2022- July 2022

● Researched stories and wrote scripts across all subjects as part of an award-winning team on Good Day Seattle

● Contributed numerous stories for our daily morning show which aired multiple times throughout the day.

Santa Cruz Warriors & Seattle Storm — In-Game Stats Coordinator

October 2021 - October 2022

● Operated in-game statistics systems and managed data input during live action, ensuring swift and accurate updates for media and teams

● Accurately recorded and analyzed in-game statistics during live games, ensuring precise tracking of player performance, team metrics, and game events

Writing Portfolio

Summer & Winter Olympics

During the 2024 Summer Olympics, I wrote 100+ articles previewing & recapping all the action from an exciting two weeks in Paris. I also revisited the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

Letterboxd's Favorite Movies

Tracking the most beloved movies of each year according to Letterboxd users.

College Football

I've made it an annual tradition to crown a king of chaos from each college football season. I dive into the most exciting games, and the teams that provided the most drama for their fans.

Baseball, College Basketball, and More!

Video & Broadcasting Portfolio

Highlights from Producing Good Day Seattle's Coverage of MLB All-Star Week

Radio Broadcasting an NCAA Tournament Softball Regional Final

Sports Reporting Reel as a Member of DuckTV Sports

Let's Work Together