Michael Morrah
Summary
I am a multi-award-winning reporter, presenter and producer based in Auckland who's twice been named of Reporter of the Year at the NZTV Awards. My empathetic approach to news gathering has enabled me to get alongside people from all walks of life, and readily build trust and rapport with sources and key newsmakers. I have a leadership role in the newsroom and regularly mentor younger staff, helping them research and write stories. I have organised and fronted multiple talks on investigative journalism, represented our company at conferences and regularly engage with our executive leadership team to plan news coverage and help them identify key story telling opportunities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Investigations Correspondent & Presenter
Newshub/Warner Bros. Discovery
01.2016 - Current
- Delivered award-winning, high impact investigative stories of national significance.
- Established relationships with sources, leading to exclusive interviews and scoops.
- Managed numerous simultaneous assignments while maintaining a high level of organisation and attention to detail.
- Mentored younger members of the newsroom.
- Anchored Newshub's flagship 6pm bulletin when regular presenter was unavailable.
Senior Investigative Reporter - 3D/3rd Degree
Mediaworks
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Delivered original long form investigative current affairs stories for TV3's 3D and 3rd Degree current affairs programme
- Worked closely with editors, executive producer and graphic designers to create visually appealing infographics that complemented written content within each investigative piece.
- Established a reputation for thorough research, unbiased reporting, and exceptional storytelling skills within the journalism community.
Reporter 3news
Mediaworks
03.2006 - 12.2014
- Developed expertise in covering various beats, demonstrating versatility and adaptability as a reporter.
- Exceeded deadlines consistently, producing accurate and well-written news stories under tight time constraints.
- Responded quickly to emergencies and other breaking news stories.
- Established credibility with sources by building strong relationships, resulting in exclusive interviews and scoops.
Producer
Aljazeera English
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Writing and voicing international news stories
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
Reporter
Newstalk ZB
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Wrote and voiced stories for local and national radio bulletins.
- Worked sole charge under demanding deadlines
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Journalism
University of Canterbury
ChristchurchBachelor of Arts - History & Media Literacy
University of Canterbury
ChristchurchBursary -
King's College
AucklandSkills
- Team collaboration
- News writing
- Fact-checking
- Multimedia storytelling
- Live Reporting
- Deadline Management
Awards
· New Zealand Television Awards
· Reporter of the Year – 2020
· Reporter of the Year – 2021
· Best News Coverage – 2020 (Samoa Measles Crisis)
· Best News Coverage – 2021 (COVID-19 Pandemic)
· Voyager Media Awards
· Best Coverage of a Major Event – 2021 (COVID-19 Pandemic)
· Broadcast Reporter of The Year – 2023 (Runner Up)
· Best Coverage of a Major Event – 2024 (Finalist)
Interests
Spearfishing
Boating
Gym
Coaching daughters football teams
Timeline
Investigations Correspondent & Presenter
Newshub/Warner Bros. Discovery
01.2016 - Current
Senior Investigative Reporter - 3D/3rd Degree
Mediaworks
01.2014 - 12.2016
Producer
Aljazeera English
09.2012 - 12.2012
Reporter 3news
Mediaworks
03.2006 - 12.2014
Reporter
Newstalk ZB
01.2004 - 01.2006
Post Graduate Diploma - Journalism
University of Canterbury
Bachelor of Arts - History & Media Literacy
University of Canterbury
Bursary -
King's College
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