MICHAEL SILVER
Tustin, CA ~ adgti8@r.postjobfree.com ~ 714-***-****
Education
University of Southern California 8/18-8/19
Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
Master of Science: Digital Social Media
Syracuse University 7/13-8/14
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
Master of Arts: Television-Radio-Film
Minor: Sports Communications Emphasis
California State University Fullerton 8/09-8/11
Bachelor of Arts: Communications
Minor: Television-Radio-Film
Skills Social Media Management, Copyediting, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro X, Microsoft Office Portfolio www.michaelsilvermedia.com
Work Experience
Complex Networks, Los Angeles, CA 5/20-Pres
Social Media Editor
• Copywriter and editor for Complex Music and Sports verticals
• Manage and publish editorial content and oversee user engagement
• Weekend editor for main account across Instagram, Twitter and Facebook FOX Sports, Los Angeles, CA 8/19-3/20
Digital Researcher
• NFL on FOX digital team tracking highlights, injuries, and game data
• Logging statistics of players, teams and in-game trends for control room
• Providing supervisors with scoring updates and accuracy for on field calls Billboard Magazine, Los Angeles, CA 1/19-1/20
Editorial Writer
• Reported on concerts, media events, and red carpets in Metro LA
• Created features focused on emerging musicians, artists, and entertainers
• Edited press releases and AP briefings for developing news stories OC Weekly, Irvine, CA 5/17-9/19
Journalist and Photographer
• Covered music, arts, streetwear, and entertainment in Orange County
• Managed interviews with PR, media affiliates, and talent on current events
• Shot photography of live events for magazine and online galleries Front Office Sports, Tustin, CA 1/17-9/18
Writer and Social Media Manager
• Featured writer focusing on NBA, NFL, MLB, action, and combat athletics
• Generated long form features for sports brands, sponsors, and partnerships
• Curated copy for social media posts highlighting stories and breaking news SiriusXM Radio, New York, NY 6/14-5/16
Producer and Soundboard Operator
• Produced and engineered for SiriusXM Sports Programming
• Designed imaging and promos for satellite and digital subscribers
• Grew social followers on Twitter (3x) and Facebook (5x) over two years
• Launched and co-hosted Pushing Buttons podcast on SoundCloud