Michael Corsey brings more than a decade of experience in audience growth, brand strategy, and digital engagement in media, higher education, and technology. As Vice President of Growth & Community at Civic News Company, he leads initiatives that deepen audience relationships, expand reach across local and national markets, and strengthen the organization’s civic impact.

Before joining Civic News, Michael served as Director of Audience Development at VentureBeat, where he built scalable strategies to drive newsletter and audience growth through events, paid media and segmentation. He previously managed social and audience strategy at Inside Higher Ed, led social media at Red Ventures, and led Monmouth University’s early digital presence as part of its communications team.

Michael holds both a bachelor’s degree in Communication (Radio and Television) and a master’s degree in Communication from Monmouth University. His work blends strategy and execution, uniting creative storytelling with data-informed growth systems that deliver measurable results.

Outside of work, Michael enjoys gardening, aquascaping, and spending time with his family at the beach in New Jersey.