MICHAEL J.

ESSE

217 S. Atherton Street Apt. 101, State College PA 16801

mje5164@gmail.com (313) 618-9304
SKILLS
Spanish Proficiency
Adobe Audition
AP ENPS
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Photoshop
Chyron Lyric PRO 7.1
Hindenburg Systems
Microsoft Word, PP, Excel
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat, YouTube, Twitter (@mikeesse22)
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Graduation: Spring 2015
B.A. Broadcast Journalism, College of Communications; GPA: 3.6
Emphasis: Sports Journalism
Minor, Business & the Liberal Arts with coursework in Marketing, Finance, Accounting & International Comm.
NATIONAL MEDIA
Major League Baseball Advanced Media, New York, NY Multimedia Intern
Summer 2014
Assisted in multimedia video production, studio production and publishing
Responsible for creating show open for MLB All-Star Game and cutting highlights for ASG and Home Run Derby
On-site for live shows from MLB stadiums and live shoots for various events
Westwood One Sports, New York, NY Production Intern/Freelance
2013 - Present
Assisted in production and studio coordination for NCAA and NFL broadcasts as an intern Summer 2013
Freelance as production assistant for NFL and NCAA tournament broadcasts
Big Ten Network, University Park, PA Broadcaster/Production Assistant
2012 - Present
Work on broadcasts seen on the various Big Ten Network platforms including basketball, volleyball & baseball
PENN STATE MEDIA
ComRadio, University Park, PA Student General Manager
2014 - 2015
Manage the student radio station with its staff of over 150 active members
Responsible for day-to-day operations of the station including programming, production and scheduling
Play-by-play announcer, live event producer and talk show host
Centre County Report, University Park, PA Reporter/Anchor, Executive Producer
Produce, write, edit and shoot packages for Emmy award-winning newscast
Anchor weekly newscast and sportscast covering Centre County and central Pennsylvania

2014 - 2015

ComMedia NFL Draft Show, University Park, PA Executive Producer/Web Director

2012 - Present
Executive Producer student-run NFL Draft show producing weekly video webisodes leading up to draft
Direct show from the control room, in charge of all pre and post production and creating show rundowns
Produced and broadcast live from New York City the 2014 NFL Draft
Penn State Athletics, University Park, PA Student Staff Reporter
2012 - Present
Produce online written and video content from interviews with coaches and players for GoPSUSports.com
Penn State College of Communications, University Park, PA Alumni Relations Intern
Planned and coordinated events for current College of Communications students and alumni
Communicated with alumni and connected them with current students

2014 - Present

CIVIC INVOLVEMENT
Michigan District Six and Michigan High School Umpire Association
Penn State THON, University Park, PA OPPerations Committee Member
Part of a committee that helped raise over $13 million for pediatric cancer research
Eagle Sports, Detroit, MI Volunteer Baseball Coach

2010 - Present
2013 - Present
2009 - 2012