Michael Pyskaty

Majored in Journalism
Ithaca College, Class of 2019
From Lockport, NY

Michael is a sophomore Journalism major at Ithaca College's Roy H. Park School of Communications. He is looking to pursue a career in broadcast investigative journalism. He is currently a reporter for Newswatch Thursday, ICTV's student run news program, and a newscaster/reporter for WICB-FM and VIC Radio, Ithaca College's two radio stations.

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Education

Ithaca College
Starpoint High School

Michael in the News

Michael Pyskaty Graduates from Ithaca College

Michael Pyskaty graduated Magna cum Laude from Ithaca College with a BA in Journalism .

June, 20 2019 - Verified by Ithaca College

IC Communications Students Inducted into Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society

Michael Pyskaty, a Journalism major at Ithaca College's Roy H. Park School of Communications, was inducted into Lambda Pi Eta, the honor society of the National Association of Communication, on Apr...

April, 26 2017 - Verified by Ithaca College

Michael Pyskaty to Cover Presidential Inauguration for PBS NewsHour

Michael Pyskaty, a Journalism student at Ithaca College, is one of 10 students who will travel to Washington, D.C. to help PBS NewsHour cover the inauguration of president-elect Donald J. Trump. Th...

January, 18 2017 - Verified by Ithaca College

Michael Pyskaty Inducted into Oracle Honor Society

Michael Pyskaty, a Journalism student at Ithaca College, was inducted into the Oracle Honor Society. Founded in 1928, the Oracle Honor Society is a historic Ithaca College honor society that recogn...

January, 10 2017 - Verified by Ithaca College

Work Experience

ICTV Reports Producer at Ithaca College Television

- Assist in the production of long form journalistic pieces for a monthly broadcast. - Manage a team of reporters working on profiles and investigative pieces. - Report to the station News Director

January 2017 - Present

Newswatch Sunday Producer at Ithaca College Television

- Responsible for selecting content for Sunday evening's newscast. - Manage and assist a team of reporters. - Report to the Executive Producer and News Director

January 2017 - Present

Newscaster and Reporter at WICB 91.7 FM

- Cover various events and happenings in the Ithaca and Tompkins County Area. - Write and deliver newscasts on WICB and VIC Radio. - File news packages for the weekly local news program, Ithaca Now. - Report to the station news director.

September 2016 - Present

Youth Counselor at Lockport Community Television

- Instruct students in grades 5-12 studio camera operation, directing, proper interview techniques, portable camera operation, and editing skills in Final Cut Pro X. - Assist with the production of the Youth Department television variety program, "Whats Going On?"

July 2013 - Present

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