Mike Albanese

Mike Albanese is a seasoned media professional with extensive experience in journalism and communications. Currently serving as Managing Editor at Star Local Media since September 2024, Albanese previously held roles including Media and Marketing Strategist and Media and Content Manager at Newswire, where responsibilities included creating comprehensive media strategies and crafting aligned press releases for diverse industries. Prior to this, Albanese worked as a Bid and Proposal Writer at The CMI Group, Inc., and contributed as a Reporter at the Five Star Institute. Additional experience encompasses roles in communications management and social media oversight across various organizations, highlighting a solid background in content creation and strategic marketing. Albanese holds a degree in Journalism, Communication and Media Studies from The University of Alabama, earned between 2007 and 2011.