Michael Pope
Laurel
Summary
Recent university graduate and entrepreneur with skills in journalistic writing, board operating, editing and producing. Resourceful and reliable self-starter with a proven track record of achieving goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Operator and Producer
105.7 The Fan
Baltimore, MD
01.2025 - Current
- Operated studio equipment for live broadcasts, ensuring seamless audio quality and transmission.
- Monitored on-air programming for compliance with FCC regulations and station policies
- Prepped and execute content schedules efficiently.
- Troubleshot technical issues during broadcasts, maintaining uninterrupted operations.
- Monitored news and public sources for breaking news.
Board Operator, Producer, Co-Host
WEAA 88.9 FM
Baltimore, MD, USA
04.2023 - Current
- Operate and maintain control panels and equipment in broadcasting studio.
- Play on-air commercials with correct timing
- Inspect audio equipment including control board for potential problems
- Manage the board for 'Mornings with Mykel'
- Co-host for 'Two Way Talk Sports'
- Record programs for re-broadcast
- Coordinate with producers and directors to ensure smooth execution of live events.
- Follow company and industry standards for sound levels, commercial breaks, and emergency procedures.
- Baltimore MD
Podcast Founder
Quick30 Podcast
02.2023 - Current
- Create weekly podcast with sports focus and outreach to community entrepreneurs.
- Gained over 500 subscribers in the first six months of going live.
- Orchestrate and coordinate the entire audio and video production process.
- YouTube
Sports Reporter, Freelance
Baltimore Sun
Baltimore, MD, USA
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Conduct post-game interviews with high school athletes and coaches.
- Perform research to include relevant facts about the team, scoring records, players statistics and regional information.
- Meet short deadlines to provide game day articles.
- Collaborate with the Sports Editor to provide accurate articles.
- Baltimore, MD
The Morgan Show, Reporter
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD, USA
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Establish relationships with coaches and players.
- Execute commentary regarding sports events throughout campus communication channels.
- Author scripts and readers for the show.
- Baltimore, MD
Sports Staff Writer
Morgan State University
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Research topics of interest and analyzed information to produce articles for the student body.
- Conduct in-depth interviews with students, faculty, staff and athletes for articles on a variety of topics.
- Identify and secure multiple information sources for each story to provide accurate news coverage.
Podcast Member
Bearpod Podcast
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Assist in creation of discussion topics
- Increased audience engagement through social media marketing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Multimedia Journalism
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD01.2024
Skills
- Audio Editing - Adobe Audition
- Video Editing - Adobe Premier Pro
- Board Operator
- AP Editing
- Production experience
- Audio routing
Accomplishments
Junior of the Year (2022)
Morgan State Spokesman
Attended the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) bootcamp
Awards
- Junior of the Year, 2022, Morgan State Spokesman
- Attended the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) bootcamp
Timeline
Board Operator and Producer
105.7 The Fan
01.2025 - Current
Sports Reporter, Freelance
Baltimore Sun
09.2023 - 05.2024
The Morgan Show, Reporter
Morgan State University
09.2023 - 05.2024
Board Operator, Producer, Co-Host
WEAA 88.9 FM
04.2023 - Current
Podcast Member
Bearpod Podcast
03.2023 - 05.2023
Podcast Founder
Quick30 Podcast
02.2023 - Current
Sports Staff Writer
Morgan State University
09.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Multimedia Journalism
Morgan State University