MIKE STEVENS
Ruskin,FL
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished Emmy-nominated and AP award-winning professional with a robust background in television anchoring, reporting, and management. Currently serving as a national radio network news manager, bringing extensive experience in delivering compelling news stories and leading teams to success. Eager to leverage journalism expertise in a remote position that fosters impactful storytelling and audience engagement. Committed to upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity while adapting to the evolving media landscape.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Editor/Anchor
iHeartRadio
01.2022 - Current
- Managing Editor/Anchor - 2022 to present
- Assignment Manager/Anchor - 2021 to 2022
- Anchor - 2020 to present
- Writer/24/7 News 2018 - 2020
- WFLA Radio Live news anchor - Tampa, FL 2015 - 2018
- National Radio News Network (online and in 36 local markets)
- Responsibilities include: editorial decisions, personnel decisions, scheduling, coordinating interviews with the White House, staff training, staff scheduling, daily and long range planning
Anchor
Moody Radio
St. Petersburg, Florida
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Anchor/write live morning news on air for regional Christian radio station (91.1 FM)
Owner, Media Relations Director
TP Media Group
New York, Flint Michigan, Tampa, Florida
01.2006 - 01.2020
- Wrote press releases, media pitches, crisis communications, marketing video creation and voice overs.
Anchor, Talk Show Host, Reporter
FIOS 1 NEWS
01.2009 - 01.2013
- (NYC regional News for Verizon Cable Network)
Anchor for 5, 6, 11 PM News, PM Managing Editor Responsibilities
WEYI TV Flint, Michigan
01.2006 - 01.2008
Anchor/AM Live Shot reporter
NEWS 12 (Long Island New York)
01.2004 - 01.2006
Radio
1010 WINS (WINS- AM)
New York City
01.2003 - 01.2004
AM live shot reporter/anchor
WXIA TV - Atlanta, GA
01.2000 - 01.2003
Weekend PM Anchor, Weekend EP Duties, Nightside reporter
WGNX TV Atlanta, GA
01.1996 - 01.2000
Primary PM Anchor
KTXL TV - Sacramento, California
01.1993 - 01.1996
Anchor/Reporter
WSYX TV - Columbus, Ohio
01.1990 - 01.1993
Reporter/Anchor
WCAU TV - Philadelphia, PA
01.1989 - 01.1990
Anchor, Reporter, Videographer Host
WBTW TV - Florence, SC
01.1987 - 01.1989
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications (Radio, Television, Film)
Temple University
Skills
- Experienced TV News Anchor NYC (Regional news), Atlanta, Philadelphia, Columbus Ohio, Sacramento California, Flint Michigan
- Radio News Anchor NYC, and Tampa, Florida
- Experienced Media Relations Specialist
- Voice overs for commercials, and videos
- Strong attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Planning and coordination
- Content planning
- Deadline management
- Strategic vision
- Personnel management
- Project management
- Copywriting and editing
- Creative direction
- Workflow coordination
- Content strategy
- Staff development
- Work scheduling
- Fact-checking
- Editorial oversight
- Multimedia production
- Ethics enforcement
- Copy editing
- Proofreading
- Staff leadership and supervision
- Audio Editing software (Adobe)
- Style guides creation
- Leadership and task delegation
- Brand consistency
- Language proficiency
- Superior copywriting and editing skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Clear communication
- Script Editing skills
- Relationship building
- Keen eye for detail
- Post-production
- Interviewing skills
- Copy Editing and Proofreading
- Content development
- Community relations
- Staff recruiting
- Maintaining standards
- Story development
- Research
- Headline writing
- Delegating assignments
- Scripts
- Covering events
Timeline
Managing Editor/Anchor
iHeartRadio
01.2022 - Current
Anchor
Moody Radio
01.2019 - 06.2020
Anchor, Talk Show Host, Reporter
FIOS 1 NEWS
01.2009 - 01.2013
Owner, Media Relations Director
TP Media Group
01.2006 - 01.2020
Anchor for 5, 6, 11 PM News, PM Managing Editor Responsibilities
WEYI TV Flint, Michigan
01.2006 - 01.2008
Anchor/AM Live Shot reporter
NEWS 12 (Long Island New York)
01.2004 - 01.2006
Radio
1010 WINS (WINS- AM)
01.2003 - 01.2004
AM live shot reporter/anchor
WXIA TV - Atlanta, GA
01.2000 - 01.2003
Weekend PM Anchor, Weekend EP Duties, Nightside reporter
WGNX TV Atlanta, GA
01.1996 - 01.2000
Primary PM Anchor
KTXL TV - Sacramento, California
01.1993 - 01.1996
Anchor/Reporter
WSYX TV - Columbus, Ohio
01.1990 - 01.1993
Reporter/Anchor
WCAU TV - Philadelphia, PA
01.1989 - 01.1990
Anchor, Reporter, Videographer Host
WBTW TV - Florence, SC
01.1987 - 01.1989
Bachelor of Arts - Communications (Radio, Television, Film)
Temple University