Michael Calia Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, United States

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States

I oversee and direct CNBC's online coverage of media, autos, retail, restaurants, sports business, airlines and space.

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States

As the Senior Editor, my goal is to direct politics coverage for CNBC's news site to develop content ideas based on the demand of the reader and audience. I was able to surpass the Managing Editor's traffic goals by 33% and more. I oversaw coverage of the 2020 presidential election, the Jan. 6 insurrection, the George Floyd aftermath, the Trump White House and other significant events. Furthermore, I reinvented and spearheaded writing and curating of the CNBC Politics newsletter resulting in subscribers increasing to 200k+ from 80k.

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States

In my role as the News Editor, I led Breaking News coverage for CNBC.com on corporate, political, markets and economic news. I guided reporters by assigning, editing, and publishing stories that meet CNBC’s editorial standards on broad range topics. I also identified articles, and portions to publication on quick hits, longer-term assignments, and ensuring the high standards. Lastly, I recognized breaking news quickly. I am a clean writer utilizing excellent judgment on various subjects and work fast under pressure.

Greater New York City Area

As a Digital Reporter and Editor, I composed and edited feature stories and blog posts regarding film, TV, music, and other arts and entertainment topics. I interviewed artists and celebrities, including Steven Spielberg and Cate Blanchett. I also recapped TV shows like Game of Thrones, which generated 1M+ hits in traffic, along with coverage of superhero films, science fiction, horror, literature and general pop culture. I also produced blog posts, wrote SEO-friendly headlines, cropped photos, and assisted in creating, executing social media strategy.

Greater New York City Area

I prepared and participated in the editorial process breaking business, and market news stories for publication on wires and WSJ.com. I assisted with developing and producing news stories through writing, copy editing, scheduling, formatting stories, and other elements. Furthermore, I received internal recognition for contributing to the arts and entertainment coverage while in the daily breaking news beat.

Greater New York City Area

As a Copy Editor, I created, edited, and produced breaking news stories, various commentary items, and market compelling communication as required. I also edited articles for grammar, style and clarity. I teamed up with designers, writers, other editors on producing, revising, polishing articles for clarity, and consistency. Lastly, I supported the supervising editor in staying on top of publishing priorities and meeting tight deadline requirements.

Greater New York City Area

I worked on modifying stories, writing headlines, captions, proofreading, and copy editing for The Record of Bergen County newspaper. I verified print, digital texts accurately, efficiently including marketing materials, bids, invoices, manuals, and correspondence. I made sure to update copy, validate corrections, identify, apply visual design standards in both article’s print and digital graphics. Furthermore, I researched sources, making sure that they are confirmed facts of news stories while meeting production goals, and maintaining accuracy.

Greater Philadelphia Area

In my role as the Copy Editor, I delivered headlines, captions, proofreading, page layout, and design for the main news sections of a daily newspaper. I confirmed correct copy and layout specifications of spelling, grammar, typeface, size/style, line spacing, printing. Tasked with editing newly created copy and layouts as assigned for sense, readability, consistency, conformity requirements. Lastly, I proofed pages as needed, updated, and compiled stories as news developed.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature, General

Activities and Societies: Gothic Times school newspaper

Bachelor'S Degree, English