Michael McGraw
Gurnee,IL
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Columnist
Daily Herald
Arlington Heights, IL
06.2021 - Current
- Covered a variety of pro and college teams in the Chicago area, wrote columns, feature stories, developed web-only items for our newspaper's site. Frequently used social media and visuals to promote my work.
Beat Reporter
Daily Herald
Arlington Heights, IL
06.1999 - 05.2021
- Full-time beat writer covering Chicago Bulls; would write game stories, features, analysis, columns, while often traveling to road games. Added Chicago Cubs coverage to my duties beginning in 2020.
Prep/college Reporter
Daily Herald
Arlington Heights, IL
04.1989 - 05.1999
- Wrote game stories, features and columns about pro and college sports in the Chicago suburbs.
Media Relations Director
Chicago Bruisers
Downers Grove, IL
04.1988 - 03.1989
- Led media relations department for Arena Football League team. Wrote and produced media guide, press releases, games notes, coordinated press and television coverage of games; oversaw stat crew.
Media Relations Director
Quad City Thunder
Rock Island, IL
11.1987 - 04.1988
- Led media relations department for minor league professional team in the Continental Basketball Association.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI04-1985
Skills
- Exceptional Writing
- Strong Interviewing
- Fact-checking proficiency
- In-Depth Research
- Deadline Adherence
- Engaging Commentary
Websites
Timeline
Sports Columnist
Daily Herald
06.2021 - Current
Beat Reporter
Daily Herald
06.1999 - 05.2021
Prep/college Reporter
Daily Herald
04.1989 - 05.1999
Media Relations Director
Chicago Bruisers
04.1988 - 03.1989
Media Relations Director
Quad City Thunder
11.1987 - 04.1988
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor