Sacramento. CA · (503) 470-9924
Key Strengths
• 20+ years of broadcasting experience
• On-air announcing - full-service & music intensive
• News and Sports anchoring/reporting
• Sports play-by-play
• Interview/talk show hosting
• Commercial production
• Hosting remote broadcasts
• Website content maintenance
• Community relations
• Facilitating promotions
• Excellent writing skills
Radio Management
• Program Director, KJOX, KWWK, WHAK
• Director of Broadcasting, MSBN
• Sports Director, KJOX, WHAK
• Music Director, KWWK, WHAK
• News Director, WTWR
• Production Director, WATZ
Broadcasting Achievements
• Converted a satellite-delivered outlet to a successful live, local, radio station
• Hired, trained, scheduled personnel; successfully coordinated programming & sales
• Increased ratings by designing and maintaining new music rotations
• Initiated and developed local sports coverage for multiple radio outlets
• Directly assisted CEO with startup of an internet broadcasting company
• Mentored college broadcasting students as part of their internship program
• Designed, implemented, managed and hosted on-air promotions
• Raised over $10,000 for charitable causes in Rochester, MN
• Tripled “Female 25-54” listening in two years at KWWK (3.8 to 11.3 AQH)
• Part of team twice named National Radio Station of the Year (WFMS)
• Hosted nightly call-in request show at the top rated station in Muncie, IN
• Helped double station revenue in just over two years as PD of WHAK
News/Sports Radio
• Anchored morning and afternoon drive-time newscasts and sportscasts
• Developed and hosted daily community-oriented interview/talk show
• Wrote, compiled and announced news and sports stories for on-air and website
• Regularly updated station websites with stories, sports statistics, poll questions, etc.
• Beat reporter for local government meetings and sports teams
• Play-by-play - high school & collegiate basketball, football, baseball, softball
• Four years as sole baseball PBP radio voice of the Duluth Huskies
• Network play by play announcer for Oregon High School Activites Association
• Host of scoreboard shows/coaches shows/pre and post-game shows
Employment History
KFBK-AM - Sacramento, CA - 2011-present
- News Reporter/Anchor
KSKR FM / KQEN AM - Roseburg, OR - 2010-2011
- Sports Director/News Reporter
KJOX FM - Astoria, OR - 2008-2009
- Program Director/Sports Director/Talk Show Host
Minnesota Sports Broadcast Network - Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN - 2005-2008
- Director of Broadcasting
WEBC AM / Duluth Huskies Baseball Club - Duluth, MN - 2005-2008
- Radio Play by Play Announcer
KWWK FM - Rochester, MN - 2002-2005
- Program Director/Music Director/PM Drive Personality
WFMS FM - Indianapolis, IN - 2000-2002
- Weekend Radio Personality
WMDH FM - Muncie/New Castle, IN - 1999-2000
- Evening Radio Personality/Request Show Host
WHAK FM/AM - Alpena, MI - 1996–1998
- Program Director/Music Director/Sports Director/PM Drive Personality
WATZ FM/AM - Alpena, MI - 1989–1994
- PM Drive Personality/Production Coordinator
WTWR FM - Monroe, MI - 1988–1989
- News Anchor/Reporter/Interim News Director
Education
B.A., Theatre/Speech Communication, Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI
Computer Essentials Certificate, Normandale Community College, Bloomington, MN
What People Say About Joe Michaels
• "A true professional who genuinely cares about helping the people around him be their best."
"His shows are well planned and thought out, yet sound spontaneous."
• Kelli Thompson - Former Program Director, WMDH, Muncie/New Castle, IN
• "His air work is smooth, pleasant, entertaining and very professional."
"Highly involved in the community... and a valued asset to our operation."
• Don Rhea, Former General Manager, WATZ, Alpena, MI
• "A hardworking, dedicated employee who will be a valuable addition to any staff."
"Joe's local sports helped double station revenue in just over two years."
• Mark Thomas, Former GM, Northern Radio Network (WHAK), Alpena, MI
• "As a newsman... impressed the entire organization with his enthusiasm and tireless dedication."
• Mark Standriff, Former Program Director, WTWR, Monroe, MI
• "A conscientious, consistent and passionate employee."
• Brett Ackerman, Operations Manager, Cumulus (KWWK), Rochester, MN
• "He made me money!"
• Linda Brady - Sales Manager, Northern Radio Network (WHAK), Alpena, MI
Other Employment/Activities
Freelance Writer - Publications include the Alpena News and the Daily Astorian
Support Group Facilitator – Coalition for Separated and Divorced – Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
Assistant Manager – Yankee Candle Company – Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
Media Relations Intern – Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Club – Clearwater, FL
Letter Carrier/Mailhandler/Clerk – US Postal Service, Indianapolis, IN
Independent Dance Instructor – Alpena, MI
