MICHAEL MASIELLO
Buffalo,NY
Summary
College student who is interested in the sports writing and broadcasting industry. I am seeking opportunities to make connections and learn how to be a skilled member of the sports broadcasting and writing industry. Also I bring experience with ESPN, NCAA athletics, live sports production, sports content creation, video board operations, ability to write web stories, and ability to operate social media platforms. I believe these skills and experiences that I have will put me in a position to be a great part of the company.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Video Board Manager at Harbor Center
Canisius University
Buffalo, NY
10.2025 - Current
- For Canisius University Hockey games I ran the video board that is similar to how the Buffalo Sabres use their Jumbotron. I ran game promotions, commercials, and Headshots of players who had scored a goal or an assist.
Tik Tok Creator
Tik Tok
Buffalo, NY
08.2025 - Current
- On my Tik Tok page I create sports content that mostly talks about the NFL and the Bills. However, I also analyze all sports teams in the NHL, NBA, and MLB. I also make a few sports edits that display a sports teams top moments.
Intern
Audacy Inc
Buffalo, New York
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Worked With WBEN news radio 930 AM in Buffalo.
- Wrote web stories for WBEN website, did social media posts for X and Facebook, helped with man on the street interviews.
- Worked with sister station WGR sports radio 550 AM.
Worker
Hot Dog Stand
NY
05.2023 - 08.2025
- As a hot dog stand worker I would set up my own cart in downtown Buffalo and sell hot dogs's, Sausages, chips, and drinks to people on the street from 11 AM to 4 PM.
Intern
ESPN 3
Buffalo, NY
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Watched and learned how many upper class students worked games and other types of video production for Canisius University's program with ESPN 3.
- Once I gained more experience, I worked at the following: Camera for games, Audio for commenters and game sounds, Assistant Producer, as well as Assistant Graphic Producer for game time graphics.
Around Canisius Athletics
Canisius University
Buffalo, NY
02.2025 - 04.2025
- I worked as a news reporter for the School that would Recap what happened during the week for the Canisius University’s Athletics. I was recorded by a school camera with a microphone and had my recap of the week posted to the school’s official athletics X page.
Podcast Producer
PFM Sports Podcast
Buffalo, NY
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted with scriptwriting and storyboarding for podcasts as needed.
- Podcast voice actor who talked about recent news in sports.
Community Center Assistant
Police Athletic League, PAL
Buffalo, NY
07.2021 - 08.2022
- I worked at the community center I would sign people in to attend High school Basketball Games as well as run the scores table to keep track of both teams point throughout the game.
Summer Basketball Camp Counselor
Canisius High School
Buffalo, NY
08.2021
- Organized and supervised camp activities such as dribbling drills, layup lines, defensive slides, conditioning exercises.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Broadcast
Canisius University
Buffalo, NY 08.2023 - 03.2026
High School Diploma -
Canisius High School
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Upselling abilities
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Customer Engagement
- Script Writing
- Analytical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Voice acting
- Video Board Operator
- Experience talking in front of a camera
- Content Creator
- Social Media Operator
- Web Story Writer
Timeline
Intern
Audacy Inc
02.2026 - 05.2026
Video Board Manager at Harbor Center
Canisius University
10.2025 - Current
Tik Tok Creator
Tik Tok
08.2025 - Current
Around Canisius Athletics
Canisius University
02.2025 - 04.2025
Intern
ESPN 3
09.2023 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Broadcast
Canisius University
08.2023 - 03.2026
Worker
Hot Dog Stand
05.2023 - 08.2025
Podcast Producer
PFM Sports Podcast
02.2022 - 09.2023
Summer Basketball Camp Counselor
Canisius High School
08.2021
Community Center Assistant
Police Athletic League, PAL
07.2021 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Canisius High School