Michael Pearce

Michael Pearce is an accomplished award-winning producer and team leader with extensive experience covering major world events in sports and news. The graduate of California State University, Fresno is renowned for his contributions to Yahoo Sports, where he played a key role in the site's meteoric rise to become the number one online sports destination. During his tenure at Yahoo, Michael created some of the most popular sports video experiences on the web, and led the development of branded entertainment, leading to the creation of groundbreaking shows.

Michael Pearce is a two-time Sports Emmy nominee and three-time winner of the NY Festivals World’s Best awards, making him one of the most celebrated producers of his time. He was responsible for major revenue streams at Yahoo Sports, accounting for 25% of Yahoo Sports' annual revenue. Additionally, he co-developed and launched two shows on NBC Sports Network as Head of Sports at Yahoo Studios. Michael also served 20 years in broadcast as a newsroom leader, producer, and reporter before joining the online world.