Sports Journalist & Broadcast Media Expert; Former ESPN Anchor & Reporter; Contributor to NPR & Big Ten Network; Sports Business Specialist
Michele Steele Biography
Michele Steele is a sports journalist, anchor, and host known for her expertise in both financial reporting and sports media. Steele holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Illinois and a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University, providing a foundation for her coverage of the business and competitive aspects of professional sports. Her journalism career began at First Business, a nationally syndicated business television show, where she produced a four-part series on India's economy. Before joining Bloomberg, Steele launched the streaming video network at Forbes and contributed to Forbes business programming on Fox News Channel.
At Bloomberg Television, Steele anchored a morning business newscast broadcast to more than 120 affiliates nationwide and became the network's first full-time sports reporter, covering the business of the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL. She conducted exclusive interviews with NCAA President Mark Emmert and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, as well as numerous owners and team executives, establishing her reputation in sports business journalism.
Steele joined ESPN as a Chicago-based general assignment reporter and cross-platform anchor, transitioning from business journalism to full-time sports coverage. She reported on national stories for SportsCenter, Sunday NFL Countdown, NFL Live, and ESPN's digital platforms. Steele hosted "ESPN Daily" during an NFL season and created the "SC Report," a daily franchise covering key sports stories. Her assignments have included coverage of Caitlin Clark's debut with the Indiana Fever, Monday Night Football, the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and the Warrior Games. She also reported on the murder trial of Aaron Hernandez and was present for significant moments in sports history.
Steele serves as president of the Asian American Journalists Association Sports Task Force and has been recognized by ESPN with a Volunteer of the Year Award for her work with Special Olympics and Unified Sports. A native of Chicago, she supports the Alliance Française and the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, reflecting her commitment to community engagement beyond broadcasting.
After leaving ESPN, Steele continued her work in sports media, anchoring for Big Ten Network, contributing to WGN, and serving as a sports contributor to "Weekend Edition" on National Public Radio. She also developed Stocktwits TV, growing it into a leading vertical at a major social investing platform. Steele's career demonstrates adaptability and cross-disciplinary expertise in sports journalism, sports business reporting, and broadcast media.
Michele Steele Videos
-
How do I book Michele Steele to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Michele Steele for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Michele Steele, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Michele Steele or any other speaker of your choice. -
What are the speaker fees for Michele Steele
Speaking fees for Michele Steele, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Michele Steele are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Michele Steele, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Michele Steele speak about?
Michele Steele is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Broadcasting, Journalist, News & Media, Professors, Sports Journalism & Broadcasting, Television & Film -
Where does Michele Steele travel from?
Michele Steele generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent. -
Who is Michele Steele’s agent?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Michele Steele for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Michele Steele for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Michele Steele or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Michele Steele is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Michele Steele for your event is available upon request. Michele Steele generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Phil Gayle, Gus Worland, Vic Lombardi, Lisa Abramowicz and Donna Barton Brothers. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michele Steele for an upcoming live or virtual event.
This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.
All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.
If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.








