Independent Journalist and Multimedia Producer
Norfolk, Virginia Area
- Current
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- Contributing Columnist at Daily Press
- Independent Professional at Albemarle Sound Ideas (Self-employed)
- Past
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- Va. State Communications Director at United We Stand, America
- Radio Host and Producer at WLPM Radio
- Education
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- McGill University
- Connections
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18
connections
- Industry
- Media Production
- Websites
Michael Rau’s Summary
I describe myself as a middle-aged dreamer and restless soul, who since the late 70's has been combining his fascination with the ways people communicate (or don't), and his obsession with being a vehicle for positive social evolution.
Michael Rau’s Specialties:
Asking the right questions...
Michael Rau’s Experience
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Contributing Columnist
Daily Press
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Newspapers industry)
April 2005 — Present (3 years 9 months)
I write a bi-weekly technology column for the paper.
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Independent Professional
Albemarle Sound Ideas (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Media Production industry)
January 1977 — Present (32 years)
This company represents the focus of my lifelong passions. You can learn more at www.asoundidea.com
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Internet Editor
WAVY - TV
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
May 2006 — November 2008 (2 years 7 months)
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Assignment Editor
WAVY - TV
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; TVL; Broadcast Media industry)
October 1999 — May 2006 (6 years 8 months)
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Talk Show Host
WTAR Radio
(Broadcast Media industry)
June 1993 — January 1995 (1 year 8 months)
Host of Anarchy Overnight (The Mike Rau Show), a nightly four-hour live talk radio show focused on politics and policy. Although ratings increased almost ten-fold in the time slot over the show's run, it was canceled and replaced with free syndicated programming as a cost-cutting measure. The company that owned the station at the time no longer exists.
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Va. State Communications Director
United We Stand, America
(Political Organization industry)
April 1992 — June 1993 (1 year 3 months)
Starting as Assistant and advanced to senior position in June "92. Besides being primary media spokesperson and liaison for the organization, responsibilities included copywriting and/or editing of all campaign related text, issuing press releases, and negotiating and conducting media buys. Participated in planning and executing all major special events for the organization in Virginia and D.C., and served as Mr. Perot's assistant press secretary during his visits to the state. Served on both the state and district steering committees of United We Stand, America.
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Radio Host and Producer
WLPM Radio
(Broadcast Media industry)
July 1991 — April 1992 (10 months)
Host and Producer of Blues At Sunset, a four-hour radio program devoted to blues, heard weeknights on WLPM-AM 1450 in Suffolk, Va. The show ended when the company was sold.
Michael Rau’s Education
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McGill University
none, Architecture, Computer Sciences, 1976 — 1977
I'm afraid my academic credentials are singularly unimpressive as I dropped out after my freshman year. However I have acquired education from alternate sources which significantly compensates.
Additional Information
Michael Rau’s Websites:
Michael Rau’s Groups:
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Online News Association -
ThoseInMedia (The Who's Who in All of Media)
Michael Rau’s Honors:
LIN Circle of Excellence - 2002 (Employee of the Year)
Editor, APVA Best TV News Website of the Year - 2006
Michael Rau’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
