Mike Perry
Seattle,WA
Summary
18-time Emmy award-winning photojournalist. Leader of a nationally-recognized, award-winning photojournalist staff for the top-rated news station in the Seattle market. Expanded company's drone program by 300% to enhance visual storytelling and cut operating costs by $2-3 million. Coordinate logistics and field production for company's highest revenue-generating sports program in the market.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Photojournalist/Sports Production Manager
KING-TV
Seattle, WA
09.2018 - Current
- Cultivated a high-performing team of 25 photojournalists, resulting in prestigious recognition as a two-time runner-up for Station of the Year, serving as a powerful recruitment asset.
- Led strategic expansion of drone program by 300% to elevate visual storytelling initiatives. Achieved significant cost savings of $2-3 million annually by discontinuing reliance on contracted helicopter services.
- Coordinated comprehensive logistics and field production efforts for the Seahawks' "5th Quarter" postgame show to ensure seamless execution of the market's top-rated and highest revenue-generating program.
News Photojournalist
KOMO-TV
Seattle, WA
06.2013 - 09.2018
- Created high-quality, impactful television news content, establishing KOMO as the market's leading TV news station.
- Achieved national recognition as a top-performing photojournalist, including designation as NPPA's Photographer-of-the-Year for the Western region.
- Mentored and directed a staff of photojournalists to enhance storytelling quality, resulting in a nomination for Station of the Year.
Reporter/Photojournalist
KHQ-TV
Spokane, WA
06.2009 - 03.2013
- Developed award-winning content across multiple platforms, including digital and on-air segments.
News Photojournalist
KGW-TV
Portland, OR
08.2008 - 05.2009
News Photojournalist
KTVB-TV
Boise, ID
03.2002 - 08.2008
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Mass Communication
Boise State University
Boise, IDSkills
- Visual Storytelling
- Sony FS7/Sony A7s
- Adobe Premiere/After Effects
- Drone Piloting/Photography
- Management
- Journalism
Certification
- FAA Part 107 UAV Pilot License
Timeline
Chief Photojournalist/Sports Production Manager
KING-TV
09.2018 - Current
News Photojournalist
KOMO-TV
06.2013 - 09.2018
Reporter/Photojournalist
KHQ-TV
06.2009 - 03.2013
News Photojournalist
KGW-TV
08.2008 - 05.2009
News Photojournalist
KTVB-TV
03.2002 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Mass Communication
Boise State University