Michael Brannen Email & Phone Number

Denver, CO, US

Respond to media inquiries on coordinated projects and develop media strategyAdvise city agencies on best responses to news media inquiresSupport Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire Rescue with emergency communicationsTrain city staff to improve external communications with news mediaFoster strong, professional, trusting relationships with news.

Performed on-site inspections, investigations and/or desk audits of contractors, providers, concessionaire facilities, and/or tenant facilitiesReviewed and analyzed reports generated by contractors or providers to confirm compliance with contract and rules and regulationsProcessed and audited certified payrolls from contractors in a timely.

Greater Denver Area

Oversaw newscasts in all day parts for KDVR (FOX 31) and KWGN (Channel 2)Managed reporters, photographers, newscast producers, assignment desk editors, visual editorsLed efficiently during hectic breaking news eventsImplemented ratings research strategies to attract audienceReviewed producer-written scripts and graphics for typos or fact errorsEnsured.

Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

Managed all aspects of morning newscast, from on-air product to behind-the-scenesOversaw newscast elements to match station brand and attract target audienceCoached producers to improve writing, make strong newscast story choices, and in-booth leadershipCollaborated with staff to encourage engagement and enthusiasmPlanned & organized weekly sponsored.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Produced morning and evening newscastsSupervised staff on weekendsShowcased stories fitting the “Minnesota Code” station brandEmphasized emotion in newscast scriptsFulfilled control room responsibilities for breaking news cut-insProduced weekly public affairs program “At Issue with Tom Hauser”, booked guestsDoubled 9:00 p.m. newscast’s ratings (July 2014.

Greater Seattle Area

Produced morning newscastsBuilt eye-popping, preproduced setups to showcase major storiesUtilized process language to inform audience of news-gathering effortsPointed ahead to upcoming content to keep viewers continuously watchingLead 4:30 a.m. show to #1 Market Share in U.S. (LPM Markets, Feb. 2012)Produced #1 local 4:30 a.m. show for six-straight months.