Michael Kim
Encyclopedia
Michael Kim is a presenter for SportsCenter
on ESPN
.
Kim joined ESPN as one of the original presenters on ESPNEWS
prior to its November 1, 1996, launch. In his more than 14 years at ESPN, he has also contributed as an anchor to ESPN's SportsCenter and other ESPN news and information programming including First Take
and NHL 2Night
.
in 1987, with a bachelor's degree in political science and business administration. He also earned a master's in journalism from the University of Missouri
.
He delivered the commencement address at Westminster College in May 2008 when he was awarded an honorary doctorate degree.
. While there in 1993, he was awarded an Emmy for sports reporting on a series called "Local Heroes," which was also recognized as the "Best Sports Series" by the Society of Professional Journalists
. He also received an award from the National Association of Black Journalists
for "Best Sports Feature."
program. He now handles the SportsCenter update duties on Mike and Mike in the Morning
and ESPN First Take
. He is the first Asian American national sportscaster to anchor on a daily basis.
SportsCenter
SportsCenter is a daily sports news television show, and the flagship program of American cable network ESPN since the network launched on September 7, 1979. Originally broadcast only daily, SportsCenter is now shown up to twelve times a day, replaying the day's scores and highlights from major...
on ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
.
Kim joined ESPN as one of the original presenters on ESPNEWS
ESPNEWS
ESPNEWS , launched on November 1, 1996, is a 24-hour-a-day sports news television channel...
prior to its November 1, 1996, launch. In his more than 14 years at ESPN, he has also contributed as an anchor to ESPN's SportsCenter and other ESPN news and information programming including First Take
ESPN First Take
ESPN First Take is an American morning sports talk program on ESPN2 and ESPN2HD. The show was formerly known as Cold Pizza. The official switch was made on May 7, 2007. Two back-to-back two-hour episodes air each weekday from Monday through Friday, with the live episode airing from 10 a.m...
and NHL 2Night
NHL 2Night
NHL 2Night was a TV show that had highlights of National Hockey League games five nights a week on ESPN2. It was usually broadcast live at midnight eastern time or immediately following an NHL telecast on ESPN2. It was then re-broadcast a few times throughout the night and following day.The show...
.
School
He graduated from Westminster CollegeWestminster College, Missouri
Westminster College is a private, selective, liberal arts institution in Fulton, Missouri, USA. It was founded by Presbyterians in 1849 as Fulton College and assumed the present name in 1851. The are located on the campus. The National Churchill Museum is a national historic site and includes...
in 1987, with a bachelor's degree in political science and business administration. He also earned a master's in journalism from the University of Missouri
University of Missouri
The University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses...
.
He delivered the commencement address at Westminster College in May 2008 when he was awarded an honorary doctorate degree.
Prior to ESPN
From 1991 until joining ESPN in 1996, he worked at NewsChannel 8 in Springfield, VirginiaSpringfield, Virginia
Springfield is a census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States and a suburb of Washington, D.C. The Springfield CDP is recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau with a population of 30,484 as of the 2010 census. Homes and businesses in bordering CDPs including North Springfield,...
. While there in 1993, he was awarded an Emmy for sports reporting on a series called "Local Heroes," which was also recognized as the "Best Sports Series" by the Society of Professional Journalists
Society of Professional Journalists
The Society of Professional Journalists , formerly known as Sigma Delta Chi, is one of the oldest organizations representing journalists in the United States. It was established in April 1909 at DePauw University, and its charter was designed by William Meharry Glenn. The ten founding members of...
. He also received an award from the National Association of Black Journalists
National Association of Black Journalists
The National Association of Black Journalists is an organization of African American journalists, students, and media professionals. Founded in 1975 in Washington, D.C...
for "Best Sports Feature."
ESPN
Kim joined ESPNEWS November 1, 1996, prior to its premiere and he has been one of the faces of the network. In addition to ESPNEWS he served as an alternate host for the NHL 2NightNHL 2Night
NHL 2Night was a TV show that had highlights of National Hockey League games five nights a week on ESPN2. It was usually broadcast live at midnight eastern time or immediately following an NHL telecast on ESPN2. It was then re-broadcast a few times throughout the night and following day.The show...
program. He now handles the SportsCenter update duties on Mike and Mike in the Morning
Mike and Mike in the Morning
Mike and Mike in the Morning is an American sports-talk radio show hosted by Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg on ESPN Radio and simulcast on television, normally on ESPN2. If ESPN is broadcasting a live sporting event during the show's timeslot, Sportscenter will air on ESPN2, and the show's...
and ESPN First Take
ESPN First Take
ESPN First Take is an American morning sports talk program on ESPN2 and ESPN2HD. The show was formerly known as Cold Pizza. The official switch was made on May 7, 2007. Two back-to-back two-hour episodes air each weekday from Monday through Friday, with the live episode airing from 10 a.m...
. He is the first Asian American national sportscaster to anchor on a daily basis.