Editorial Director of Multimedia
Deep South Today's Mississippi Today
Michael Guidry joined Mississippi Today as managing editor in February 2024, following four years in the news division at Mississippi Public Broadcasting where he developed skills in audio storytelling as a producer, writer and editor. He was named Editorial Director of Multimedia in June 2025.
An innovator in MT’s video content, he co-produced and hosted a vertical video editorial series, “Outlasted the Confederacy” with colleage and MT Video Editor Richard Lake. Together, he and Lake steer MT's video content which includes reporter explainer videos for social platforms as well as traditional horizontal video including documentaries.
Guidry also brings his experience as a veteran public school teacher to Mississippi Today as he helps develop ways for the newsroom to engage the community, like guest hosting pub quiz nights with a renowned local Jackson establishment.
What's Hot and What's Not in Video
Thursday, September 11, 2025
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT