Michael Katz

402 Midsummer Drive

Gaithersburg, MD 20878
301-938-4581
mkatzpkpsi@gmail.com

SUMMARY

Broadcast journalism student with a desire to gain

full time employment
Hard and dedicated worker, eager to learn
Personable, dependable and responsible

EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University

Broadcast Journalism major, School of Communications
Major GPA: 3.52
Class of 2015

EXPERIENCE

Penn State ComRadio

2011-2014
Sports Staff
Radio play-by-play for various Penn State and State College High School
sports
Host 3 weekly radio shows
Write articles that are posted on ComRadios website
2012 and 2013 NCAA Tournament Selection Sunday show
Producer for Penn State womens volleyball and ice hockey broadcasts
John Curley Center for Sports Journalism
Penn State University

EMPLOYMENT

University Park, PA

2013-2014

Clear Channel Communications

Summer 2013
Radio Intern
Worked for 98.7 WMZQ in Rockville, MD. Blogged for the website, cut audio,
did work in the promotions department and made several on-air
appearances.
Summer 2014
Worked for ESPN 970 and 105.9 WXDX in Pittsburgh. Blogged for the
website, cut audio, and regularly attended Pittsburgh Steelers practices and
interviewed players.
Hirshorn Zuckerman Design Group
Summer 2013
Media Intern
Compiled spreadsheets and researched consumer trends on different
products

SKILLS

Proficient in several forms of media editing software including Hindenburg,

Audacity and Adobe Premiere Pro
Knowledgeable of social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter
Have experience operating a board for a radio station