Michael A.

Gaio
4575 Ithaca Lane Plymouth, MN 55446 763-232-0828 magr2f@gmail.com www.MichaelGaioOnline.com Profile Versatile multimedia professional with experience in online media campaign development, TV reporting and producing, and social media communication. A strong writer, communicator and video producer with track record of managing projects to tight deadlines while delivering high quality results; Background as a reporter taught me how to effectively communicate to create and share stories on multiple platforms. Experience Baylor Athletic Communications Waco, TX July 2011-July 2012 Assistant Director, Sic em Sports Productions Produced online video content contributing to a successful Heisman Trophy campaign Assist in managing social media accounts which have grown more than 100% since August Produce daily video content for Baylors website and social media outlets Work has been featured on ESPN, Yahoo.com, and Grantland.com among others KOMU-TV (NBC) Columbia, MO September 2007-July 2011 News and Sports Reporter Shot, wrote, edited and voiced packages/live reports for Emmy award-winning NBC affiliate Awarded KOMU Medal of Recognition in April 2011. Website Editor Managed official social media pages and developed multimedia content for KOMU.com Sports Anchor/Producer Determined newsworthy stories to cover for 6, 9, and 10 pm sportscasts Attracted viewers with active tease writing Anchored 3-6 minute sportscasts for KOMU News at 6, 9, and 10 pm PowerMizzou.com/Rivals.com Columbia, MO April 2011 August 2011 Basketball Recruiting Reporter While on staff, PowerMizzou.com gained more subscribers than any of Rivals.coms 120 affiliates. Together Magazine Brussels, Belgium Jan. 2010 April 2010 Multimedia Journalism Intern Responsible for final edit of the magazine with a readership of nearly 100,000 Designed and added content to Togethers website launched in June, 2010 Authored five feature articles for the magazine Mizzourahblog.com Columbia, MO April 2010 Jan. 2011 Writer, Chief Editor, Publisher Nominated for Collegiate Sports Blog of the Year in 2010 by Bloguin.com Increased sites Twitter following by more than 150% in eight months Technical Experience Education University of Missouri, School of Journalism Bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism, Business minor Proficient with Avid Newscutter XP, iNews, Active Content Manager, Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, QuickTime, Microsoft OfficeFTP file sharing, Sony XD cameras, Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, CoTweet, Wordpress, YouTube, Vimeo, Scribd), CBS Netitor

Completed a semester abroad at Vesalius College in Brussels, Belgium