Michelle Baik Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis

Madison, Wisconsin

- TEAM LEADER: I approve scripts and mentor other reporters. I help make decisions about our weekend coverage, including stacking and response to breaking news.- ENTERPRISE STORYTELLER: Whether it's a day-turn or a promotable piece, I create leadable, local content. I've built sources so that I know who to call when an idea arises.- LIVE REPORTER: I project calm under pressure, as seen in breaking news scenes for cut-ins and wall-to-wall coverage.- PRODUCER MINDSET: I produce weekend newscasts when I solo-anchor. I collaborate with weekday producers about how best to tell my story with gravitas and urgency.- SENIOR-LEVEL MMJ: I am highly skilled in editing softwares (like Edius) and camera gear. I shoot with purpose.

- Managed university social media accounts, refreshing material and planning future content- Discovered community issues and nationwide trends by listening to and engaging with users- Developed copy suited for the web- Made use of the newest, most interesting features on Instagram Stories (up and coming) for marketing campaigns.

Charlottesville, Virginia

- Gathered news daily as a multi-media journalist. - Enterprised on high-interest topics like racial disparities in the public school system and the impact of an incoming gas pipeline on a rural area.(On-air internship as a graduation requirement/aka Journalism Residency)

Evanston, Il

- Anchored a 30-minute newscast every week and a political commentary show. - Reported live and conducted live interviews from the 2016 election night party of Rep. Bob Dold. For weeks, I followed him and his campaign, which was one of the most hotly contested confessional races not only in Chicago but also the nation.

Pyeongchang, Korea

- Negotiated with businesses for interviews and shoots- Translated between Korean and English for talent and producers. - Coordinated transportation of athletes, guests and talent

New York City

- Assisted producers by flagging sound bytes and b-roll for a feature story with Olympian Gabby Douglas.- Wrote research packets for producers and talent- Assisted with daily operations in the control room- Engaged with audience members on the Today Show plaza- Managed the front desk and acted as the liaison between viewers and producers

Evanston, Il

- Produced, shot and edited educational content for the university’s office of Off-Campus Life. - Regularly updated its official Facebook page, posting about city-wide events and information helpful to students moving or living off campus.

Evanston, Il

- Produced newscasts based on the top stories of the day, both locally and globally. - Anchored live shows weekly.

Orlando, Florida Area

- Pitched stories, wrote scripts and worked with producers to stack newscasts. - Produced and edited digital-exclusive content about the Rio Olympics.