Michael McKay

OBJECTIVE

I would like to start a career with a broadcasting team that strives for excellence and to be the best broadcasting team in the market. Having sports knowledge and sports experiences, I know that I would be a positive attribute to the sports casting team. I would also use my strong interpersonal, communication and strategic planning skills to take your team to the top. I am not just limited to an on air position, I also possess knowledge of other areas of production. I would like to use my plethora of skills, so that your stations broadcast can best be maximized.

EXPERIENCE

The Zone: Sports Radio - Atlanta, Georgia 11 /2008 - 2/2009
Position Title
• Answer calls
• Operate Audio Board
• Topic research

Jacob's Media - Gainesville, Georgia 8/2007 - 11/2007
Sideline Sports Reporter
• Keep stats
• Pregame and Post game and post game interviews
• Write game reporting article for accessnorthga.com

WXIA 11 Alive News - Atlanta, Georgia 8/2005 - 2/2006
Production Assistant
• Gathered Scripts
• Researched Information
• Operated Camera & Teleprompter

WPBA Atlanta - Atlanta, Georgia 3/2005 - 6/2005
Production Assistant
• Answered calls
• Tallied Donations
• Assisted with Community Projects

T.V.33 - Norcross, Georgia 4/2003 - 1/2004
Associate Producer Internship
• Camera Operations
• Gathered Scripts
• Gave script dialogue

The Weather Channel - Marietta, Georgia 6/2002 - 3/2003
Air Check Editor Internship
• Record advertisers commercials and send to them
• Add fonts to special program promotions

CNN - Atlanta, Georgia 6/1999 - 8/1999
Special Topics Internship
• Collected video for "Larry King Live", "Talk Back Live", and "Crossfire"
• Assisted in the dialog for "Sports Tonight" promotions
• Organized video graphics for various shows

EDUCATION

Gardner-Webb University - Boiling Springs, North Carolina 2000
Major - Mass Communications, Radio and Television Emphasis
Minor - Psychology

Connecticut School of Broadcasting - Atlanta, Georgia 2006

American Fitness Professional & Associates Certification 2007

Professional Activities & Development

Coach for Minor League Football Team - Atlanta, Georgia 2008
(Georgia Mustangs)

Personal Trainer at L.A. Fitness - Atlanta, Georgia 2007, 2008,
2009 to Present