“I put Sean on the same mantle as Boyd Huppert, Steve Hartman, and Bob Dotson. Masterful storytellers. ”
My original, enterprise reporting has been honored with multiple National Edward R. Murrow awards and 22 regional Emmys. They’re not just features. They’re point-of-difference television that captivates audiences in an era of smartphones and streaming.
After one of the deadliest hurricanes in Florida history, Sean reunites neighborhood heroes with the people they saved. The Poynter Institute’s Al Tompkins described the National Edward R. Murrow award-winning piece as “a remarkable healing event”.

Sean meets a self-described “uninteresting man” who is anything but. This National R. Murrow award-winning story shows how his once unimaginable decision changed lives forever.

Despite missing the center of his brain, A Virginia man discovered a rare gift that creates an incredible impact.

In this National Edward R. Murrow award-winning story, a cluttered voicemail inbox leads to a poignant essay in which audiences everywhere can relate.

“Stories like this remind me why local journalism is important” one TikTok user said to describe this emotional story.

Written and produced by Sean, this hour-long special aired in primetime on WBBH in Southwest Florida. It included a cold open featuring local actors and several musical performances. The special rated #2 in its time slot, behind only Monday Night Football on ABC.
The Heart of It
Selections from my series The Heart of It, which debuts on WUSA in Washington, D.C. and airs on TEGNA-owned stations across America.







Stories2Share
Watch some favorites during my time as host of Stories2Share from 2018-2024.

















Martinelli Moments
Commentary that might make you laugh, cry and think.









Everybody has a Story2Share
In the summer of 2020, I placed 100 letters throughout Southwest Florida then told the stories of those who found them.




