NBC 5 Chicago's Alex Maragos to Cover Milan Cortina Winter Olympics for Third Time
In a significant career milestone, NBC 5 Chicago reporter Alex Maragos will be making his third Olympic assignment when he covers the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Games. His journey to this prestigious role began five years ago when he joined NBC 5 as a reporter in 2015.
With his dedication and hard work, Maragos was able to secure the coveted Olympic assignment for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Last year's Summer Olympics in Paris marked another milestone for him, solidifying his reputation as the go-to local expert at NBC Chicago.
Maragos' preparation for the Milan Cortina Winter Games began six months ago, when he compiled a list of potential Olympians with Chicago-area ties. He has become an authority on the local Olympic community and will be joined by NBC 5 videographer Mike McGovern, who will be covering his fifth Olympics.
For Maragos, this assignment is not just about providing coverage for NBC 5 but also about sharing the human side of the Olympics. He aims to bring viewers closer to the athletes' experiences and connect with them on a personal level, particularly in light of the lingering effects of COVID-19 on winter athletes.
As the network's only local-TV reporter at the Games, Maragos will put in long hours, working nearly identical to his schedule in Paris. His days will be filled with live shots, planning sessions, and producing videos for NBC 5 and other platforms. The pressure will be high, but Maragos is looking forward to the energy of the Olympics and sharing it with his audience.
"I love it," Maragos said. "The energy of the Olympics is infectious. I've never covered a Super Bowl, but I imagine it's like that for 17 days because all the energy is there." With social media obligations and the need to engage viewers in real-time, Maragos will be sharing his experiences on Instagram, providing an exclusive look at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
As he prepares for this third Olympic assignment, Maragos remains committed to putting his audience first. "What I'm always trying to do every day I'm working is: What do you, the audience, want to see?"
In a significant career milestone, NBC 5 Chicago reporter Alex Maragos will be making his third Olympic assignment when he covers the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Games. His journey to this prestigious role began five years ago when he joined NBC 5 as a reporter in 2015.
With his dedication and hard work, Maragos was able to secure the coveted Olympic assignment for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Last year's Summer Olympics in Paris marked another milestone for him, solidifying his reputation as the go-to local expert at NBC Chicago.
Maragos' preparation for the Milan Cortina Winter Games began six months ago, when he compiled a list of potential Olympians with Chicago-area ties. He has become an authority on the local Olympic community and will be joined by NBC 5 videographer Mike McGovern, who will be covering his fifth Olympics.
For Maragos, this assignment is not just about providing coverage for NBC 5 but also about sharing the human side of the Olympics. He aims to bring viewers closer to the athletes' experiences and connect with them on a personal level, particularly in light of the lingering effects of COVID-19 on winter athletes.
As the network's only local-TV reporter at the Games, Maragos will put in long hours, working nearly identical to his schedule in Paris. His days will be filled with live shots, planning sessions, and producing videos for NBC 5 and other platforms. The pressure will be high, but Maragos is looking forward to the energy of the Olympics and sharing it with his audience.
"I love it," Maragos said. "The energy of the Olympics is infectious. I've never covered a Super Bowl, but I imagine it's like that for 17 days because all the energy is there." With social media obligations and the need to engage viewers in real-time, Maragos will be sharing his experiences on Instagram, providing an exclusive look at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
As he prepares for this third Olympic assignment, Maragos remains committed to putting his audience first. "What I'm always trying to do every day I'm working is: What do you, the audience, want to see?"
, like can't even take a breather he's always been dedicated tho and it shows, love how he wants to connect with the athletes on a personal level, that's super cool 
so i think what's really cool about alex maragos getting to cover milan cortina for the third time is how he's building on his reputation as a local expert. it's not just about throwing himself into this high-pressure role, but also about making sure the audience gets an authentic look at what's happening behind the scenes. i mean, who wouldn't want to see their local reporter live at the olympics? and with social media, he's got another way to connect with them directly, sharing his own experiences and behind-the-scenes moments that make us feel like we're right there with him. for me, it's all about authenticity and making the audience feel invested in what they're watching. 
3 Olympics in a row, dude's on fire 
i feel bad for him cuz he's gotta work that much but at least he gets to cover the Olympics tho! 
it's def gonna be a wild ride with all the social media and pressure, but if anyone can do it, it's maragos. 
social media obligations aside, he's gonna keep us hooked w/ live shots, planning sessions & behind-the-scenes peeks 
can't miss this!
. What I love about him is that he's not just covering the sports part, but also trying to bring out the human side of the Olympics 
. I'm sure his audience (us, NBC 5 viewers) are gonna love all the behind-the-scenes content he'll be sharing on Instagram 
...it's gonna be a wild ride!
! I love how Alex Maragos is like a superstar reporter 
. And I'm sure it'll be super energetic, like a Super Bowl! 
But what I really love is how Alex cares about his audience, he wants to make sure they get what they want from him 
. It's so refreshing to see someone who actually listens 
. Do you think we'll have more Chicagoans competing in the Olympics this time around? 
also what's with the need to cover every aspect of the games on social media? are viewers really that hungry for behind-the-scenes content 24/7? 
he's just doing his job and getting paid for it 
like what's so special about him? all these years of covering olympics and suddenly we're supposed to care now? 
His dedication to sharing the personal side of the athletes' experiences really speaks to me, especially after everything we went through during COVID-19. It's gonna be awesome seeing his energy on Instagram 
. Congrats to him on going back to Milan Cortina Winter Games! He's got skills and experience under his belt now 
But at the same time, it's awesome that he gets to share the human side of the Olympics and connect with athletes on a personal level! 
️ Like, doesn't he want to experience something new for once? 
gotta respect how hard he works, i mean 6 months prep is no joke. and sharing the human side of olympics is so cool, love that aspect of his job.