Ryan Michaels
800 Pinehurst Cir, Apartment 816 ♦ Panama City Beach, FL 32407
ryan.michaels.wx@gmail.com ♦ (941)350 3086
Objective: Through determination, dedication to the job at hand, and astute skills in meteorology, I will earn your viewer’s trust as your number one forecaster.
Qualifications
¨ Experience in forecasting for the Southeast, Midwest, and Northeast weather
¨ Highly competitive, self-motivated, and goal oriented
¨ Desire and ability to own the weather market in your area
Education
Florida State University, Bachelor of Science in Meteorology
Experience (Current to Past)
Morning Meteorologist WJHG & WECP (December 14th, 2014 - Present)
WJHG News Channel 7, NBC & WECP Local News 18, CBS - Panama City Beach, FL
- Expert in WSI Graphics
- Well versed in Weather Central Fusion graphics
- Gained highest ratings in News Channel 7 Today's history, February Sweeps 2015(Nielsen)
- Rated #1 Morning Newscast, February Sweeps 2015(Nielsen)
Morning Meteorologist & Reporter (November 8th, 2012-November 20th, 2014)
Weekend Meteorologist & Weekday Reporter (January 5th, 2011-November 8th, 2012)
WJFW Newswatch12, NBC - Rhinelander, WI
¨ Performed live weathercasts
¨ Created aesthetic and informative weather shows
o Extensive knowledge in Cinema Live HD AccuWeather graphics
o Familiarity with Weather Central and WSI graphics
¨ Generated accurate forecasts quickly
¨ Alerted public to severe weather through live cut-ins
¨ Informed viewers with various forms of social media
o Maintained website by updating daily weather discussions, statistics, and webcasts
o Kept the public up to date with up to the minute weather related information through Facebook
¨ Carried out live and recorded weather radio updates
o Provided weather radio forecasts for NRG(7 local radio stations)
o Experienced with Adobe Auditioner and file sharing programs
¨ Upheld weather relations with the local National Weather Service through chat services
¨ Established rapport with local population through a network of observers
¨ Acquired one man band reporting skills
o Shot, edited, and wrote daily stories while maintaining deadlines
o Set up interviews with informed individuals who provided the best argument
o Found human interest stories and translated national stories to a local level
¨ Exhibited stories through creative camera shots and editing
o Expertise in Pinnacle and EDIUS editing programs
o Proficient with EZ News production software
¨ Held title of Equipment Manager
Weekend Meteorologist (January 5th, 2011-November 8th, 2012)
WVII, ABC & WFVX, FOX Bangor, ME
¨ Aided populace with accurate and up to date Hurricane Irene Coverage
Notables
¨ Number 1 in market 134 on weekends among women viewers(2012, Nielsen)
¨ Placed 3rd in the Florida State Meteorology Forecasting Competition 2008
¨ Participated in public events
o Won the Nicolet Media Iron Chef Showdown
o Performed School Talks
References
John Quarderer, News Director WJFW
jquarderer@wjfw.com (715)365-8812 ext319
Matt Benz, Chief Meteorologist WJFW
mbenz@wjfw.com (715)365-8812 ext333
Heather Schallock, Former News Director WJFW
heatherschallock@yahoo.com (715)493-3737