– WORK WITH MICHAEL –

Like all journalists, Michael Tamsuriyamit is always excited for the

next chapter and the storytelling adventures that await.

He is seeking full-time and freelance job opportunities in TV news. Michael specializes in broadcast journalism, video producing and editing, but has the skills to work with all types of multimedia content.

Find out more about Michael's past work experiences below.

Michael Tamsuriyamit

Email: mtamsuriyamit@gmail.com | New York, NY

Portfolio: Sincerely, Michael | Social Media Handles: LinkedIn // Instagram // Twitter

EDUCATION:

Hunter College of the City University of New York (CUNY) | New York, NY GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies, Concentration: Journalism; Minor: Asian American Studies
Peter F. Vallone Scholarship (since November 2019)
Macaulay Honors College Full Merit Scholarship (since August 2019)

SELECTED PUBLISHED WORKS:

WABC-TV / Localish: Bespoke Chinatown Tailor, Thriving for 45 Years, Proves He’s Well-Suited for Success (Sept. 5, 2023)
Hunter College Journalism Program: Hunter News Now Fall 2022 Newscast #4 (Dec. 7, 2022)

CUNY TV’s Asian American Life: Profile of Hailey Ra, Taekwondo Athlete & Influencer (Sept. 13, 2022)

Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA): "Mabuhay, Little Manila!" Short Documentary (July 28, 2022)

BuzzFeed News: These Young Asian Americans Felt Helpless, So They Turned to Online Activism (June 15, 2021)

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Video Editor | ABC Owned Television Stations (Localish) | New York, NY | Mar. 2023 – present
• Sift through social media in search of community-driven stories to pitch for ABC’s feature profile series, “Localish”
• Review footage from production shoots and edit film into a web cut (2-7 mins.) and broadcast cut (1-2 mins.)

Digital Content Producer | ABC Owned Television Stations (WABC-TV) | New York, NY | Jan. 2023 – present
• Draft SEO-friendly online stories using a mixture of newswire services, reporter scripts and original reporting
• Review the week’s trending stories and repackage them into short-form content for YouTube, Instagram and TikTok
• Livestream press conferences and monitor newsfeeds to update stories with new information in real time

Voices Fellow | Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) | New York, NY | May 2022 – Sep. 2022
• Selected as one of 21 student journalists nationwide to participate in a journalistic project utilizing multimedia skills
• Solo produced and presented an Asian American-centered film at the AAJA National Convention in Los Angeles, CA

Segment Producer | City University of New York Television (CUNY TV) | New York, NY | Feb. 2022 – Nov. 2022
• Pitched, researched and reported stories for CUNY TV’s Emmy award-winning news show, “Asian American Life”
• Assisted videographers out in the field with equipment setup, interview recording and b-roll capturing
• Transcribed and logged interview footage to use as reference when writing broadcast scripts for on-air packages

Managing Editor | The Envoy at Hunter College | New York, NY | Jun. 2021 – May 2024
• Fact-check reporter stories and edit them in accordance with AP Style for Hunter College’s student news publication
• Covered breaking news about CUNY’s post-pandemic reopening plans as The Envoy’s former campus news reporter

SKILLS & INTERESTS:

Honors and Awards: 2023 CUNY Asian American Film Festival (Runner-Up Recipient – Documentary Category) |

2023 Asian American International Film Festival (Official Selection – CUNY Shorts Showcase, Video on Demand)

Memberships and Affiliations: Asian American Journalists Association – New York Chapter