MICHAEL S. BERK
Lexington,KY
Summary
Seasoned news anchor and reporter covering a wide range of topics, from politics to natural disasters, consistently delivering accurate and timely reports. Strengths include strong interviewing skills, the ability to work under tight deadlines, and storytelling that resonates with a diverse viewership. Experienced sports anchor/reporter.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
News Anchor/Reporter
WLEX TV
Lexington, KY
12.2015 - Current
- Anchor City's top-rated morning show.
- Produced daily news reports to inform and engage audiences.
- Conducted live and taped interviews to gather information.
- Leveraged social media platforms to enhance public engagement.
Sports Anchor/Reporter
WKRC-TV
Cincinnati, OH
06.2013 - 12.2015
- Anchored live sports broadcasts for major events and breaking news.
- Conducted interviews with athletes and coaches for in-depth stories.
- Developed relationships with local sports organizations to enhance coverage.
- Utilized social media outlets to connect directly with the public.
Talk Show Host
SportsRadio 750 The Game
Portland, OR
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Developed show segments based on current sports trends and news.
- Engaged listeners through interactive discussions and call-ins.
- Conducted live interviews with athletes and sports figures.
Sports Anchor
KGW-TV
Portland, OR
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Worked directly with management to brainstorm, discuss strategy regarding coverage items.
- Utilized social media outlets to connect directly with the public.
- Conducted live and taped interviews to obtain information.
- Delivered live reports from the site of the event and from the mobile broadcast unit.
- Delivered live sports coverage during broadcasts and special events.
Sports Anchor/Reporter
KLAS-TV
Las Vegas, NV
08.2006 - 12.2010
- Anchored live sports broadcasts for major events and breaking news.
- Conducted interviews with athletes and coaches for in-depth stories.
- Developed relationships with local sports organizations to enhance coverage.
- Edited video highlights and segments for broadcast quality assurance.
Sports Anchor
KEZI-TV
Eugene, OR
04.2002 - 08.2006
- Delivered live sports coverage during broadcasts and special events.
- Conducted interviews with athletes and coaches for feature stories.
- Anchored daily sports segments.
- Traveled frequently to cover major sporting events around the country.
Sports Anchor/ Reporter
Orange County Newchannel
Santa Ana, CA
08.1999 - 09.2001
- Anchored coverage of local sporting events.
- Edited audio and video footage for on-air broadcasts.
- Conducted interviews with athletes, coaches and front-office personnel to gain insight into team dynamics.
Sports Anchor/Reporter
Regional News Network
Kingston, New York
10.1997 - 08.1999
- Conducted live and taped interviews to obtain information.
- Partnered with media executives to produce compelling stories.
- Anchored live sports broadcasts for major events and breaking news.
Education
B.A - Speech Communication
Ithaca College
Ithaca, New YorkSkills
- News reporting & writing expertise
- Editing proficiency
- Effective communication skills
- Social media utilization
Affiliations
Member, Board of Directors, Sycamore Athletic Club basketball, 2015-2019
• In this role, I coordinated the effort for our league's 2nd and 3rd grade players. This work included, but was not limited to: securing coaches, devising game schedules for each team, helping to balance as many as 16 rosters in order to obtain competitive balance, and hiring game officials.
• In this role, I coordinated the effort for our league's 2nd and 3rd grade players. This work included, but was not limited to: securing coaches, devising game schedules for each team, helping to balance as many as 16 rosters in order to obtain competitive balance, and hiring game officials.
Accomplishments
Emmy win for news reporting, 2022
• Emmy nomination for news reporting, 2017.
• Winner of seven Associated Press Awards in various broadcasting categories.
• Recipient of the Television Sportscaster of the Year award from the Oregon Association of Broadcasters in 2011 and 2012.
• Emmy nomination for Sports Reporting, 2015.
• Emmy nomination for news reporting, 2017.
• Winner of seven Associated Press Awards in various broadcasting categories.
• Recipient of the Television Sportscaster of the Year award from the Oregon Association of Broadcasters in 2011 and 2012.
• Emmy nomination for Sports Reporting, 2015.
Timeline
News Anchor/Reporter
WLEX TV
12.2015 - Current
Sports Anchor/Reporter
WKRC-TV
06.2013 - 12.2015
Talk Show Host
SportsRadio 750 The Game
01.2011 - 01.2013
Sports Anchor
KGW-TV
01.2010 - 01.2013
Sports Anchor/Reporter
KLAS-TV
08.2006 - 12.2010
Sports Anchor
KEZI-TV
04.2002 - 08.2006
Sports Anchor/ Reporter
Orange County Newchannel
08.1999 - 09.2001
Sports Anchor/Reporter
Regional News Network
10.1997 - 08.1999
B.A - Speech Communication
Ithaca College