Mike Murillo

About Mike Murillo

I’m a seasoned broadcast journalist and communications professional with a passion for…

Experience

1. Anchor Reporter

   Wtop News

   Sep 2013 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Anchor and reporter for one of the nation’s most respected all-news radio stations, delivering real-time coverage across breaking, political, health, and public safety topics. Reported live from major events including: • Mid-Air Crash Over Potomac River (2025) • George Floyd protests and D.C. curfew enforcement (2020) • COVID-19 pandemic response in the DMV region (2020–2022) • Presidential elections (2016, 2020, 2024 cycles) • Baltimore Freddie Gray unrest (2015) • Pope Francis’ U.S. visit and Mass at Catholic University (2015) Led internal communications planning and execution during WTOP’s pandemic transition to remote operations. Collaborated with engineering, editorial, and HR to keep messaging consistent and operations seamless. Trained and mentored new anchors and reporters on content strategy, tech systems, and on-air standards—especially during WTOP’s relocation to a state-of-the-art newsroom facility. Appeared as a guest on CNN and FOX News to provide national perspective on stories from the field. Wrote and published digital articles on WTOP.com; several were picked up nationally by the Associated Press, CNN.com, and The Washington Post. Built trusted relationships with local and federal officials to gain source access during sensitive or high-stakes reporting periods.