1. EVAN MICHAEL PINSONNAULT
e-mail: evan.pinsonnault@gmail.com
390 Hauser Blvd, Apt. 1D
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(413) 441-6930
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BROADCAST EXPERIENCE
Morning Anchor & Features Reporter, 6 News This Morning, WLNS, Lansing, MI, 2009-2015
• Anchored 430-9am show; developed content; field produced live segments; interviewed guests
--Led morning team to multiple ratings wins in the market as area’s “Favorite TV Personality”
• Reported, produced, wrote & edited award-winning Tell Me Something Good & Pick a Place
feature
• Managed multiple social media pages, connecting/interacting with tens of thousands of users daily
• Hosted MDA telethon, Common Ground Music Fest & emceed weekly events throughout area
Host, The Evan Michael Show, WHTV-my18, Detroit, Grand Rapids & Lansing, 2014-2015
• Produced, Wrote & Hosted MI’s only “variety” format show spotlighting performing arts & artists
• Interviewed guests, Performed skits & songs, Interacted w/ studio audience, Improvised crosstalk
• Managed Facebook, Twitter & Instagram accounts, connecting with viewers & sharing content
• Developed, edited & shot creative feature stories & comedic sketches that aired every episode
Multimedia Journalist/Anchor, 13 Eyewitness News, WMAZ, Macon, GA, 2006-09
• Reported on spot/live news; developed creative feature pieces; wrote, edited and shot all stories
• Filled in as anchor for Early Mornin’ and Weekend Mornin’ newscasts; produced segments
• Anchored & reported for Sports; delivered sportscasts, shot and voiced pkgs & game highlights
• Developed web extras for stories, posted pictures and video, wrote blogs
• Hosted MDA & CMN telethons; emceed Ms. GA Peach Pageant and local film festivals
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Edius, Leitch, AVID, Final Cut, Adobe Audition and Non-Linear Editing Equipment
Field Camera Operator—DVC-Pro, Sony VX 2000/2100
Associated Press ENPS and AVID-INEWS software
Saxotech and Newsmaker web management systems & Axis Graphics, News Navigator software
EDUCATION
Syracuse University Syracuse, NY
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
Master of Arts, Broadcast Journalism & Communications, August 2006
George Washington University Washington, D.C.
Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, May 2005, Magna Cum Laude
Minor in Theatre Arts
AWARDS & ACTIVITIES
Michigan NATAS Emmy Nomination, Feature Reporting – “A Drive FORE Life,” 2013
MI Associated Press, Best Feature Report – “A Drive FORE Life”, 2013
MI Association of Broadcasters Award, Best Feature – “Olivia’s Make-a-Wish,” 2011
CityPulse Top of the Town Award as “Best TV Personality” – 2010-13
Lansing Chamber’s “10 Over the Next 10” Award for local volunteerism & community work - 2011
RTNDA Edward R. Murrow Award, Breaking News Coverage – “Mother’s Day Tornado,” 2008
Alderman Prize for Creative Broadcasting, Newhouse School of Public Communications, 2006
REFERENCES
Jam Sardar - News Director, WLNS TV-6, Lansing, MI; 517-614-1353
Taylor Kelsaw – Executive Producer, The Evan Michael Show, Lansing, Michigan; 517-303-3222

2. Tiffany Dowling – Creative Director, M3 Media, Lansing, MI; 517-290-8739