Michael Schiavello

As a content writer for the world renowned Learn Formula educational podcast series, Michael writes and edits high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.

Michael utilises exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.

A large part of the job involves completing thorough research into assigned topics and donducting interviews with subject matter experts to generate topics.

As a freelance feature writer for various publications, Michael shows proficiency in crafting engaging, informative and entertaining stories for diverse demographics.

He has written for such well-known publications as B Magazine, Inside Sport, Men's Health, Natural Health, Cosmopolitan, Star News, Leader Newspapers, Star News, Il Globo, Freemasons Victoria Magazine, Grand Lodge Charity News, Times, Kakutogi Tsushin, ABSW, Farm and Land, Digest, QANTAS magazine, People magazine, Oz Weekly.

Television presenter and commentator broadcast to over 154 countries on the largest networks in the world including: Disney+, Prime Video, TNT USA, Fox, CBS, NBC, Spike, Hotstar, Channel 4 UK, Canal+, Astro, Fox 8, Thairath 32, and more.

As briefings editor for The Better Copy Company, Michael synthesised complex information into concise, actionable reports for senior leadership. The role involved monitoring news sources, analysing data, and identifying key insights to inform strategic decisions. Michael excelled in maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality briefings. Michael's ability to distill and prioritise essential information supports informed decision-making and enhances organisational awareness of critical developments and trends.

Michael displayed attention to detail, consulted with customers to understand project requirements and purpose, and brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients. He followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.

As a consultant for One Group Holding's record breaking social media channels (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram), Michael corresponded with producers and clients to discuss campaign strategy and ways to improve engagement for social media marketing activities.

Michael was integral in crafting and implementing strategies to increase search visibility and website traffic and designed marketing campaigns on diverse social media platforms.

As content writer for Mark Cuban's HDNet television network in the USA, Michael utilised exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content. He wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.

Michael dynamic copy applied to a wide range of subjects including copy for HDNet's diverse live events including music, sports and comedy.

Michael crafted SEO-friendly content for websites and blog posts to increase organic traffic and provided writing support in a fast-paced environment for variety of public-facing materials.

Author of the #1 BEST SELLER "The Commentators: 100 Years of Sports Commentary" as featured on BBC World Service, 3AW, 2GB, 6PR, 5AA.

Utilised exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.

In addition to authoring the best seller, Michael worked on creative brand messaging campaigns and creative brainstorming.

Author of book "Good Night Irene: How A Bullied Fat Kid Became a Global Broadcasting Star"

Presenter of various individual programmes and series on USA television network, AXS TV.

As a contributing writer for one of the world's leading websites, Michael created briefs, features and general content articles; conducted celebrity interviews; completed thorough research into assigned topics; utilised exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content; and wrote highly-trafficked features on subjects such as celebrities of sports and entertainment, events and topical discussion.

Michael organised material to research and completed thorough research into assigned topics. He conducted interviews with subject matter experts to generate topics; repurposed and optimized existing content for use in different medium; and interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.

Michael provided extensive copy for the biggest event in the world, the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Working closely with the Asian Broadcasting Union and their various networks, Michael delivered broadcast and print copy for radio, television and various publications.

Michael wrote social media outreach posts on both informational and promotional topics. He confirmed compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines prior to publication, selected high-quality photos and videos to complement written copy, and edited content produced by senior executives, modifying text to conform to company-wide branding standards and publication guidelines.

As editor of 61 magazine, Michael developed story ideas and conducted interviews with industry experts and celebrities. Wrote, edited and produced stories, and collaborated with editors and other journalists to create compelling content.

Michael cultivated strong relationships with sources and other contacts to support leads and story development. He performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.

As editor for the official FIFA World Cup publications (1994, 1998, 2002, 2006) Michael determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.

Michael set layouts and selected photos for stories to boost readership. He communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.

He led and managed these projects from conceptual stage through to launch.

As editor of Australia's largest sports and lifestyle publisher, Michael oversaw the publishing of 10 magazine titles from concept to completion.

He managed a staff of in-house and freelance journalists, photographers and graphic designers. Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions and motivated staff to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines. Pitched content strategies and managed asset acquisition. Selected and edited photos for use in diverse projects.

Other tasks included setting layouts and selected photos for stories to boost readership; checking reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics; monitoring breaking news for information on incidents, events and topics of interest to quickly assign coverage to staff.

Michael reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards. He adhered to Associated Press and internal style guidelines, educating staff on standards.

Michael collaborated with writers and graphic designers to develop content schedules and plan workflows. He assigned stories, led content development meetings and reviewed completed stories to guide execution of concepts and tone.

Michael developed and maintained pool of expert field sources.

Michael wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach. He showed an outstanding ability to complete thorough research into assigned topics.

Michael created briefs, features and general content articles for stories of particular interest to female demographic. He wrote and edited fun and engaging content, product reviews, and celebrity interviews.

Michael wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.

As the editor of leading youth magazine "NEW GEN", Michael wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.

He conducted celebrity interviews and focused on Melbourne event reviews including night clubs, product launches, red carpet affairs

Michael utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content. He set layouts and selected photos for stories to boost readership, and collaborated with writers and graphic designers to develop content schedules and plan workflows.

As a journalist for the weekly Leader Newspaper, Michael delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.

He pitched and developed new columns, consistently increasing readership with proven sports and reporting expertise, and applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.

Michael performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity, and revitalised community sports coverage by increasing assignments and revamping quality standards.

Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content in a fast-paced, daily news environment. Formatted content to adhere to industry-specific style guides. Coordinated news delivery for AM (6 - 9am) and Drive (4 - 7am) broadcasts.