Michael Rizzo

Michael Rizzo is an accomplished PR professional with extensive experience in entertainment content and consumer products. Currently serving as Account Director at 42West since January 2019, Michael develops and executes PR strategies, manages media relationships, and oversees junior staff. Previous roles include Account Executive at Trent and Company and Public Relations Coordinator at Entertainment Weekly, where Michael honed media strategies and facilitated press communications. Additionally, Michael's early career involved writing for PopCrush and assisting in production roles on film sets. Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Rhetoric & Communication from the University at Albany.