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Michael Kylis

Journalism
South Orange,NJ

Summary

Three time Emmy Award winning researcher for several exemplary broadcasts and national magazines, including 60 MINUTES, CBS News, PBS NewsHour, Channel One News & American Demographics. Methodical Researcher adept at data collection, vetting subjects and breaking news. Well-versed in research protocols. Offering many years of related experience. Excellent Internet research and analytical skills, strong attention to detail and quality reading comprehension. Significant independent research and reporting experience.

Work History

RESEARCHER

PBS NewsHour
New York, NY
  • Conduct all research for live weekend broadcast of PBS NewsHour Weekend and long form pieces
  • Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
  • Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
  • Collaborated with team members to initiate best practices to achieve organizational goals.

RESEARCHER/ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

60 Minutes
New York, NY
  • Researched and checked facts for more than 200 stories; conducted interviews.
  • Acted as field producer on numerous stories; Directed crews and subjects
  • Prepared interview questions with producers and correspondents, investigated and updated stories until airing
  • Two-time Emmy winner for Caitlin’s Story - Cochlear Implants and Bob Dole of Kansas.
  • Interviewed industry professionals to determine fit for positions or roles.
  • Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.

HISTORICAL RESEARCHER

Reign
Remote
  • Performed historical research and wrote summary reports for period drama television series on the CW Network that follows the early years of Mary, Queen of Scots
  • Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
  • Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
  • Led research team of four on several storylines and successfully met key milestones.

RESEARCH PRODUCER

Channel One News
New York, NY
  • Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
  • Conducted all research for national daily broadcast of Channel One News - Short and long form pieces.
  • Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.

DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH/WRITER

Hanft Unlimited
New York, NY
  • Oversaw all research, including in-depth investigations
  • Practical knowledge in economic analysis, industry & corporate research, and political campaigns.
  • Established connections with liaisons to industrial and commercial stakeholders, allowing industry trends to inform research and vice versa.
  • Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.

RESEARCHER

WCBS-TV
, New York
  • Produced real-time research during live morning news broadcasts
  • Worked directly with anchors to provide up-to-date facts and written reports
  • On-air the morning of September 11, 2001; Provided real-time research and updates for 15 continuous hours during attacks
  • ESEARCHER: American Demographics/Ticker/CIO Insight
  • Esearched facts for national magazines covering emerging consumer trends.

WRITER/RESEARCHER

Freelance
  • Wrote and researched monthly column for Working Mother magazine
  • Wrote record reviews, concert reviews and pursued and conducted band interviews for music blog DOA
  • Conducted extensive background interviews for vetting of guests/interviewees

UNITED STATES NAVY

USA

• Served on two ships, the USS Bolster (ARS-38) and USS Dahlgren (DDG-43).

• Traveled extensively (Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Bikini Atolls and Europe).

Education

High School Diploma -

Mountain High School
West Orange, NJ

Skills

    Broadcast journalism

Multimedia research

Broadcast media

Comprehensive briefings

Story development

Story editing

Personal interviews

Gathering information

Article writing proficiency

Utilizing social media

Building professional relationships

Information analysis

Researching information

Reporting news

Research and due diligence

Excellent communication abilities

Breaking news expertise

Accomplishments

  • Veteran of United States Navy
  • Three-time EMMY winner
  • Supervised team of16 staff members.

Timeline

RESEARCHER

PBS NewsHour

RESEARCHER/ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

60 Minutes

HISTORICAL RESEARCHER

Reign

RESEARCH PRODUCER

Channel One News

DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH/WRITER

Hanft Unlimited

RESEARCHER

WCBS-TV

WRITER/RESEARCHER

Freelance

UNITED STATES NAVY

USA

High School Diploma -

Mountain High School
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