Michael is a strategic storyteller with more than 5,000 bylines at major newspapers. He is committed to the relationship-building craft and creative, collaborative process required to carry fair, accurate and engaging content from ideation to delivery. He is comfortable producing copy amid ambiguity and tight deadlines while quick to mentor and develop young reporters. From 14 seasons reporting on the National Football League in four markets, including two simultaneously, he understands the path to become a subject-matter expert, how to synthesize and package material to differentiate it within a competitive market, and the newsroom realities that shape earned-media decisions. Michael incorporates social media, video production and other tools to complement a blend of enterprise, analysis and breaking news. In 2016, he leveraged his network with fantasy football to launch a philanthropic campaign that has since raised more than $250,000 for non-profit organizations.