Michael Shapiro
Summary
Versatile writer and reporter with extensive professional experience. Excels within a team framework, managing multiple projects at once.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Reporter
Chron.com
Houston, Texas
10.2022 - Current
- Lead Houston Astros and Houston Rockets reporter, providing readers with daily news updates, feature stories and trending content.
- Stretch reporting skills far outside the box score, bringing readers inside the world they don't see in an arena or ballpark.
- Cultivate sources and relationships with players, coaches and front office personnel.
Staff Writer & Editor
Sports Illustrated
Houston, Texas
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Managed SI’s news staff, generating story ideas and editing content in a fast-paced environment.
- Provided consistent feature content across SI’s NBA, MLB and college sports sections.
- Worked with SI’s senior management to improve output and revenue strategies.
Rockets Beat Writer
Sports Illustrated
Houston, Texas
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Wrote daily analysis and feature stories for Inside the Rockets, a member of SI's team-site network.
- Produced over 500 articles in 12 months, generating 1.6 million page views.
- Established strong relationships with Rockets coaches and staff.
Breaking News Writer
Sports Illustrated
New York, New York
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Worked for SI's news desk, reporting on breaking news, trend stories and live events.
- Led all Sports Illustrated writers with over 20 million page views in 15 months.
- Produced live blogs and instant analysis for the NBA Finals, Super Bowl and other marquee events.
Texas Longhorns Reporter
The Dallas Morning News
Austin, Texas
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Reported on Texas football, basketball and recruiting for the SportsDay website.
- Filed game stories and feature content on a weekly basis both online and in print.
- Provided immediate reaction and analysis to breaking news.
Education
Bachelor of Journalism -
The University of Texas
Austin, TX05.2018
Skills
- Reporting Skills: Feature writing and reporting, beat reporting, trending sports writing, expert copy, staff management
- Digital Skills: Extensive CMS experience, Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office proficient, experience managing social media accounts
Timeline
Sports Reporter
Chron.com
10.2022 - Current
Staff Writer & Editor
Sports Illustrated
10.2020 - 10.2022
Rockets Beat Writer
Sports Illustrated
10.2019 - 10.2020
Breaking News Writer
Sports Illustrated
05.2018 - 10.2019
Texas Longhorns Reporter
The Dallas Morning News
01.2018 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Journalism -
The University of Texas