Michael S. Krcil

ghostofthefuture@netzero.com

Education

December 1998 Susquehanna University - Selinsgrove, PA

GPA 3.63 Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications with Film Minor

Radio Experience

November 2005 – present: WMBS-AM (Uniontown, PA)

· Evening news producer/anchor 2-4 times per week

· Sound board operator for professional, collegiate, and high school sports teams, as well as religious and informational programming.

· Produce recorded overnight weather and commercial spots for local sponsors

August 2005 - present: WJPA-AM & -FM (Washington, PA) (also March 1999 – June 1999)

· Sound board operator for Pittsburgh Pirates & Pittsburgh Steelers radio networks

· Sound board operator for early Sunday morning broadcasts, including pre-recorded music and religious programs, live broadcasts from a local church, and performed live weather forecast reads on-air

March 2005 - present: Writer/Contributor - www.burghsportsguys.com

Ÿ Write articles regarding Pittsburgh sports teams. Most prolifically for the Pittsburgh Pirates

Ÿ Create and publish “Steeltown Sports,” an internet podcast centered on Pittsburgh sports teams

Ÿ Contribute ideas to message boards and promote website to other interested parties

Summer 1998 - Internship - WTAE-TV promotions department

Ÿ Assist with coordinating station events with full-time staff, including annual Project Bundle-Up Auction

Ÿ Assist with live feed with “Good Morning America” from Pittsburgh Zoo.

Fall 1996 – Winter 1998: WQSU-FM (Selinsgrove, PA)

Fall 1997 – Winter 1998: Production director

Ÿ Produced promotional spots, seasonal liners, and PSAs relevant to the college community

Ÿ On-air talent with regular shifts per semester

Ÿ Sound board operator for live broadcasts of Susquehanna Crusader Football and other events

Ÿ Worked closely with program and music director to execute complete format change in Fall 1997

Fall 1996 - Spring 1998: The Crusader (Selinsgrove, PA) - Opinions editor

Ÿ Create layout for weekly student newspaper, incorporating many weekly features, masthead, and letters to the editor for most efficient fit.

Ÿ Assigned stories to staff members, edited and advised them on their content, AP style, and overall performance

Ÿ Contributed articles relating to relevant issues on campus, in the region, country , or world.