ABOUT MIKE
EXPERIENCE
Yardbarker: January 2024 - Present
Featured Writer
Writing featured stories that cover the latest national sports news
Pittsburgh Sports Now: August 2018 - Present
Managing Editor, Football Beat Writer, Content Manager, Lead Host, Editor, Reporter
Manage the content throughout multiple outlets within the Sports Now family of networks;
Serve as the main voice and leader of WV Sports Now, which covers WVU athletics as part of the Sports Now family of networks
Neishloss and Fleming, LLC - Integrity Marketing Group: June 2019 - September 2022
Senior Marketing Representative and Podcast Host
Assist insurance agents market their business;
Host podcast to promote carriers with industry leaders
RabbleHoldings: June 2016 – May 2019
Digital Content Producer and Reporter
Produce digital content and help run social media accounts for news and social media outlets;
Serve as a reporter for RabbleVID and Sparkt.com, including covering a Steelers season
Trib Total Media: January 2016 - May 2018
Assistant Station Manager and Host
Assist in the managing of TribLive Radio, the radio side of Trib Total Media;
Serve as the lead host and analyst for TribLive Radio
Pittsburgh Podcast Network: January 2016 - January 2017
Co-Host and Executive Producer
Two person weekly sports talk show, examining the latest sports news
MetroNews Radio Network: March 2016 – September 2017
Penguins Insider
Appear on the West Virginia MetroNews Hotline radio show to discuss the latest on the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins
WPXI: August 2015 - January 2016
On-Air Talent
Reporter for WPXI-TV’s “Skylights” high school football coverage
Pens Initiative: September 2013 - September 2016
On-Air Talent
Host podcasts for a credentialed website, covering the NHL's
Pittsburgh Penguins and beyond;
Robert Morris University: August 2012 – November 2014
Multi-media Journalist / On-Air Talent
Serve as "color" commentator for Robert Morris University's women's basketball team;
Perform other tasks related to athletic department
Champs Sports Network: October 2011 – September 2015
On-Air Talent
Run social media platforms associated with the Champs Sports Network;
Provide play-by-play and “color” commentary for Western, PA high school athletics;
Acted as the "voice" of the UIFL's Johnstown Generals arena football team
The Howitzer & Buzz-saw Show: January 2011 – Present
Co-Host
Serve as co-host of two person weekly sports talk show, examining the latest sports news
WWVU-FM 91.7: Morgantown, WV: May 2008 – September 2010
Full-Time Host / Producer
Responsible for hosting talk show, performing weekly sports cast;
Provided play-by-play and “color” commentary for WVU college basketball, baseball, and hockey games
EDUCATION:
West Virginia University 2005-2010, Morgantown WV
BA, Journalism, English
Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
