Talent Profile

MIKE MANZONI

617.633.7805 | michael.j.manzoni@gmail.com | mikemanzoni.com | linkedin.com/in/mikemanzoni

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Emmy award-winning journalist and versatile communications professional with 11+ years’ experience and demonstrated ability to produce high-impact content under extreme deadline pressure in live, multiplatform commercial television environments. Exceptional writer and dynamic storyteller with strong and reliable editorial judgment and authoritative on-camera presence. Newscast leader with substantial experience in breaking news and continuous coverage across broadcast, cable, online and OTT properties.

JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE

WBTS/NECN | NBC | NBCUNIVERSAL, INC., Needham Heights, Mass. Freelance Reporter

2018-present

Routinely lead marquee newscasts with high-profile local stories and aggressively cover breaking news

under extremely tight deadlines for NBC-owned stations in 10th-largest market. Produce digital content.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

Collaborate with editorial staff to apply branding strategies and ensure consistent product

Oversee multiple daily projects from conception through final edit, consistently meeting deadlines

WFTV/WRDQ-TV | ABC | COX MEDIA GROUP, INC., Orlando, Fla. Reporter

2016-2018

Enterprised, researched, wrote and reported multiple stories daily under extremely tight deadlines for

market’s top-rated station.

Sourced, generated and broke exclusive content in

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

Managed both daily and longform content projects, delivering finished product ahead of deadline

highly competitive market.

Planned, executed and oversaw multiple assignments, applying signature brand elements and style

Produced marketable pieces about store franchise owner, triggering corporate investigation

Compiled and reviewed complex government data, uncovering spotty reporting of hate crimes

Uncovered and broke series of stories about potential police misconduct, resulting in internal review

WSPA-TV/WYCW-TV | CBS – CW | MEDIA GENERAL, INC., Spartanburg, S.C. Reporter

2013-2016

Enterprised, researched, wrote and reported investigative- and accountability-branded lead stories and

Wrote and published digital content. § Exposed widespread issues with residential mail delivery, putting postal service under spotlight

§ Uncovered loophole in concealed weapons permit law that allowed legally blind applicants to carry KRIS-TV/KZTV | NBC – CBS | CORDILLERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Corpus Christi, Texas Reporter/Multimedia Journalist 2011-2013 Shot, wrote and edited content under tight deadlines for duopoly’s investigative and action news brands.

§ Uncovered rampant public assistance fraud across South Texas, totaling thousands of dollars § Traveled to West, Texas, to lead duopoly’s high-profile coverage of fertilizer plant explosion

EDUCATION HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY, Hempstead, N.Y.

Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science (double major) HONORS AND AWARDS

2015 Southeast Regional Emmy Award, Newscast – Daily Markets (26-75)
2022 Boston/New England Regional Emmy Award Nomination, Breaking/Spot News – Multiple Reports