MIKE EMERY
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EDUCATION
• University of Oklahoma, Norman OK 1997 Broadcast Journalism
EMPLOYMENT
• KWPR-AM1270, Curlee Broadcasting, Claremore, Ok 1986-1987
Executive producer/writer/host for a weekly show highlighting events and athletics at local schools. Weekend air talent.
• United States Air Force, various locations, 1987-1997
Munitions Systems Specialist. Dealt with all aspects of handling, USAF munitions devices and support systems.
Achieved the rank of Sergeant. Deployed to Desert Storm and in support of operations in Bosnia.
Assigned to Special Operations Command.
• The Oklahoma Daily, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 1997
Staff writer for the student operated and University owned newspaper.
Conducted interviews with individuals connected with assigned and self-generated stories.
• 106.9 K-Hits, KHTT-FM, Renda Broadcasting, Tulsa, Oklahoma 1999-2001
Executive producer and co-host for the number one rated morning show in the market.
Promotions director for the morning show. Additional duties in production.
• Talk Radio 570 KLIF-AM, Susquehanna Radio, Dallas, Texas 2001-2002
Technical director/associate producer for syndicated shows. Minor duties in promotions and production.
Assisted with various projects on sister stations.
• KOAM-TV/KFJX-TV, Saga Communications, Joplin, Missouri, 2003-2007
Newscast director for both the CBS and Fox affiliates. Additional duties in master control.
• CBS News, CBS Paramount, New York, NY 2004-2007
Regional field producer for regional stories of national interest.
• 96.9 The Kow/100.7 KBZI American Media Investments, Pittsburg, Kansas 2004-2007
Air talent in both a country format and AC format.
• KNWA-TV/KFTA-TV, Nexstar Broadcasting, Fayetteville, Arkansas 2007-2012
Newscast director for the Fox24 News Edge, 2010 Emmy winner for Best Local Newscast, and the NBC affiliate.
Film critic for the weekly segment Fox24 Movie Night. Annual commentator for the American Idol Prediction Panel.
• Washington County Animal Shelter, Fayetteville, Arkansas 2013-present
Media Relations / Administrative Assistant. Coordinating and conducting media relations for the first county operated animal
in Washington County averaging 21 media spotlights per month. Front desk operations, greeting the public, and conducting
pet adoption background checks. Conduct intakes for owner surrender animals.