Michael Cholko
Photojournalist
Hughestown,Pennsylvania
Summary
Creative Photojournalist committed to excellence with a nearly 40-year background in producing high-quality news reporting packages and commercial video products. My acquired public relations skills have helped me become a leader in my field, and a relied-upon member of my communities.
Accomplished in coordinating fellow employees to cover high school football and the production of award winning show.
Strong proponent of journalistic integrity.
Overview
75
75
years of professional experience
Work History
Photojournalist
WNEP-TV, TEGNA, Inc.
Moosic, PA
08.1982 - Current
- Wrote and posted regularly on WNEP's social media and website, particularly on sports page.
- Received 2014 Regional Emmy award for "Challenger" Baseball game on ESPN. Nominated 13 other times for Emmy awards, various categories. Recipient of 11 Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters awards in multiple categories. Twice Associated Press Second Place winner in category of Investigative Stories.
- Posted photos to social media platforms and wrote accompanying captions.
- Traveled to Dozens of locations to capture breaking news video for 40 years
Freelance Photographer
Self-employeed
Hughestown, United States
04.1983 - 01.2018
Worked for various national television providers including ESPN, USA Network, ABC, NBC, Comcast and Jefferson Pilot Network.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA05.1984
High School Diploma -
Nativity B.V.M. High School
Pottsville, PA06.1980
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Story Pitching
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Social Media Technologies
- News Stories
- Strong Compositional Skills
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Professional Relationships
Timeline
Freelance Photographer
Self-employeed
04.1983 - 01.2018
Photojournalist
WNEP-TV, TEGNA, Inc.
08.1982 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
University of Scranton
High School Diploma -
Nativity B.V.M. High School
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