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Michael Manny

Morning News Producer at WFXG FOX 54 in Augusta, Georgia. Play-by-Play broadcaster, sports anchor, MMJ, ESPN+ courtside reporter and halftime host with experience covering sports at every level. May 2023 Northern Arizona University journalism graduate. 

Michael Manny is a producer play-by-play broadcaster, sports reporter, anchor and host. He currently works as a morning news producer and also contributes to sports coverage at WFXG FOX54 in Augusta, Georgia. While in Augusta, he's contributed to coverage of local, statewide and national stories such as Hurricane Helene, the 2024 election and more. He's a graduate of Northern Arizona University. 

Michael was formerly the assistant sports director of KJACK Radio, NAU's FM-licensed radio station. in his role at the station, Michael helped manage the sports department's broadcast talent and produced an edition of "The Double Double," a live sports talk radio show. During his time with KJACK, he called Flagstaff and Coconino high school football, baseball, basketball and volleyball, plus IceJacks hockey.

Michael also worked as a sports anchor and reporter with NAZ Today, northern Arizona's only local newscast. While with NAZ, Michael found a passion and was fortunate to have been able to embed himself in the local sports community. He started with the newscast as a reporter before becoming a sports anchor in August 2021. With NAZ, Michael covered everything from high school sports and NAU Athletics to the NASCAR Cup Series, the 2022 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and Super Bowl LVII.

In addition, Michael worked as a play-by-play broadcaster for KAFF Sports. He was the lead voice of their second broadcast team in their coverage of Flagstaff and Coconino High School sports on the NFHS Network. KAFF's NFHS Network coverage was a first-of-its-kind streaming offering for the northern Arizona region, something Michael had a hand in bringing to life. 

 During the 2022-23 college basketball season, Michael worked with NAU-TV as a courtside reporter and halftime host for their NAU men's and women's basketball coverage on ESPN+.

Michael's written work has appeared in the Arizona Daily Sun, PinalCentral and The Lumberjack newspapers. He also contributed to Elevated Media, an independent venture created by NAU sports journalism students. With Elevated, Michael covered multiple NASCAR races, including Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway twice, the first Busch Light Clash at the LA Coliseum and races at Auto Club Speedway In Fontana, California.

Michael is a member of Sportscasters Talent Agency of America. 

Michael Manny | News Producer | A block | Hurricane Helene cleanup | 10/2/2024

WFXG FOX54 news producer Michael Manny's A block for October 2, 2024. This newscast aired five days after Hurricane Helene left several people dead and thousands more without power in the Central Savannah River Area. Michael Manny is a news producer for WFXG FOX54 in Augusta, Georgia. More of his work can be found at michaelmanny.journoportfolio.com Anchor: Sabrina Shutters Reporter live in the field: Jasmyn Cornell Meteorologist: Alex Carter

Michael Manny | News Producer | A block | Hurricane Helene cleanup | 10/1/2024

WFXG FOX54 news producer Michael Manny's A block for October 1, 2024. This newscast aired four days after Hurricane Helene left several people dead and thousands more without power in the Central Savannah River Area. Michael Manny is a news producer for WFXG FOX54 in Augusta, Georgia. More of his work can be found at michaelmanny.journoportfolio.com Anchor: Jasmyn Cornell Reporter live in the field: Sabrina Shutters Meteorologist: Alex Carter

Michael Manny 2023 Jim Nantz Award Reel

Thank you for watching my 2023 Jim Nantz Award Reel! I am a graduating senior at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. This is a compilation of my work over the past year with NAZ Today, northern Arizona's local news, as well as ESPN+ and more. I would be grateful for any feedback you may have. Please feel free to reach out to me via email at michaelmanny98@gmail.com or @michaelmanny98 on Twitter. More of my work can be found at michaelmanny.journoportfolio.com Thanks again for watching. Timestamps 00:06 - 00:55 - Anchor/reporting highlights 1:00 - 2:09 - ESPN+ courtside interviews 2:13 - 9:03 - Packages 9:06 - 10:08 - Standups

Michael Manny 2022 football demo reel

Thank you for watching my 2022 football play-by-play demo reel! This is a compilation of my work broadcasting high school football for the KAFF Sports Network in Flagstaff, Arizona this past fall. My name is Michael Manny and I am a play-by-play broadcaster, sports anchor, reporter, ESPN+ courtside reporter and halftime host. I have just recently graduated with my degree in journalism from Northern Arizona University. I have experience covering sports at the high school, Division I and professional levels. I would greatly appreciate any feedback you may have. Please feel free to reach out to me via email at michaelmanny98@gmail.com or @michaelmanny98 on Twitter. More of my work can be found at michaelmanny.journoportfolio.com. Thanks again for watching! Timestamps 00:06 - 1:00 - Highlights 1:04 - 10:49 - Full play-by-play sample.

Michael Manny March 2023 on-camera demo reel

Thank you so much for watching my spring 2023 on-camera demo reel! I am a student at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona, graduating this May with a B.S. in journalism. This is a compilation of some of my recent work with NAZ Today, northern Arizona's only local newscast, as well as ESPN+. I would be grateful for any feedback you may have. Feel free to reach out to me via email at michaelmanny98@gmail.com or @michaelmanny98 on Twitter. More of my work can be found at michaelmanny.journoportfolio.com. Thanks again for watching! Timestamps: 00:06 - 1:20 - Anchor and reporting highlights 1:24 - 2:33 - ESPN+ courtside interviews 2:37 - 7:31 - TV packages 7:35 - 9:08 Full anchor segment 9:12 - 10:14 - Stand-ups

Michael Manny spring 2023 news anchor demo reel

Thank you for watching my spring 2023 news anchor demo reel. This is a compilation of my work as a news anchor, reporter and weather forecaster for NAZ Today, northern Arizona's local news. My name is Michael Manny and I am a play-by-play broadcaster, anchor, reporter, ESPN+ courtside reporter and halftime host. I just recently graduated with my degree in journalism from Northern Arizona University. I have experience covering sports at the high school, Division I and professional levels. I have also covered a variety of local news. I would greatly appreciate any feedback you may have. Please feel free to reach out to me via email at michaelmanny98@gmail.com or @michaelmanny98 on Twitter. I am also on the job hunt! More of my work can be found at michaelmanny.journoportfolio.com. Thanks again for watching!

Michael Manny spring 2023 basketball play-play-play demo reel

Thank you for watching my 2023 basketball play-by-play demo reel! This is a compilation of my basketball work from this past spring for KAFF Sports Network in Flagstaff, Arizona, and the Arizona Interscholastic Association. My name is Michael Manny and I am a play-by-play broadcaster, sports anchor, reporter, ESPN+ courtside reporter and halftime host. I graduated May 12, 2023, with my degree in journalism from Northern Arizona University. I have experience covering sports at the high school, Division I and professional levels. I would greatly appreciate any feedback you may have. Please feel free to reach out to me via email at michaelmanny98@gmail.com or @michaelmanny98 on Twitter. I am also currently looking for my first opportunity in sports media post-graduation! More of my work can be found at michaelmanny.journoportfolio.com. Thanks again for watching! Timestamps: 00:06-00:45 - Highlights 00:48-7:23 - Full play-by-play sample

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