COE 2014 Awards Ceremony Presentation

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How would you describe your job? To put to use whatever skills and talents I have to use to ensure that the broadcast product is at its best for presentation. What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?After 35 years, there are no secrets.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My son, Colin Barbera, the light of my life and a second-generation TV addict.

Marietta “Charlie” BarnesDirector35 years at KRQE, KASA, KASY & KWBQAlbuquerque, New Mexico

“I ensure that the broadcast product is at its best for presentation.”

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How would you describe your job? My job is ever-changing and evolves with the company. My assistance is used in all of our departments here at the station, and I enjoy the multi-faceted work environment. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?I believe my execution of responsibilities helps to make this company better. I strive to always do my best and think pro-actively for my team and for this station.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?Some of my colleagues might not know that I have my Bachelor’s Degree in History.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?I will be traveling with Nathan McAllister.

Brittney Kay BestExecutive Assistant to the General Manager and Director of Sales2 years at KXRM & KXTUColorado Springs, Colorado

“I strive to always do my best and think pro-actively for my team and for this station.”


How would you describe your job? My job is amazing, and never feels like work. So is it really a job? How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?By going above and beyond just doing the weather: community outreach, helping new reporters, etc.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I played competitive hockey for 15 years.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My mother, Laura, is my traveling partner!

Kyle David BorchertMeteorologist2 years at KSNT, KTMJ & KTKATopeka, Kansas

“My job is amazing, and never feels like work.”

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How would you describe your job? As a WFLA photojournalist I have the opportunity to tell compelling stories, work as content video editor for the newscast and report and gather story content for anchor packages and other duties. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?I am more of an “under-the-radar” type of person. I work to contribute the most by doing the best I can in all facets to ensure we put out the best product possible. I started with Media General in the early stage of convergence. I went from a night photo editor (Tampa Tribune) to a multi-media trainer and visual leader to an assignment desk editor for WFLA. At each of these positions I have worked to perform at the highest level and lead others through the ever-changing times.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?Many of my colleagues may not know of my competitive past. I have competed as a speed skater, a highly competitive bowler, I have a golfing hole-in-one, was a head drum major of the Florida A&M University Marching “100” Band and was given a day in my honor for a performance in Paris, France.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My wife and former Media General reporter Elizabeth Lee Brown.

Joseph Brown IIIPhotojournalist2 years with WFLA & WTTATampa, Florida13 years with Media General

“I have worked to perform at the highest level and lead others through the ever-changing times.”

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How would you describe your job? I work with the smartest, most talented people I’ve ever known, and together we make digital work that we, and our customers, can be proud of. I have the privilege to lead one of HYFN’s great technology teams. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?My talented colleagues and I work every day to make HYFN a leading technology and creative agency. We have helped make HYFN8, our social media platform, an industry success and a key asset. I’ve helped the Technology team deliver on key projects, and to work together more effectively.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I’d be surprised if they didn’t know everything at this point, but here’s the rundown: I’m a Texan, a husband, a cook, a former music producer, a gamer and a coder. I like good whiskey, great food and a laugh with family and friends. I’ve been fired by B-list celebs (ask me in person). I play the saxophone. I don’t like okra.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My darling wife Julie Chen Burton.

Scott BurtonDirector of Technology2 years at HYFNLos Angeles, California

“My talented colleagues and I work every day to make HYFN a leading technology and creative agency.”

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How would you describe your job? Our promotions department is always trying to develop the best look and message for our brand. We are constantly on the lookout for the latest trends and tools in video and motion design. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?I try to do the best work possible with the time and tools given. My hope is that the desire to always be doing better work is contagious.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I play guitar in a rock band and I race half marathons, marathons, and I am currently training for an Ironman triathlon.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My wife, Andrea.

Steve ClarkPromotions Producer7 years at WLFILafayette, Indiana

“My hope is that the desire to always be doing better work is contagious.”

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How would you describe your job? Never dull. I am a story teller. I tell the stories of people, issues, and events. From “Winter Whiteouts” and breaking news to city council meetings and WSU Shocker basketball games, I get to cover it all. Love what do! I enjoy where I work! How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?I like to think I bring the philosophy of “work smarter, not harder.” But let me be honest. My contribution is only a drop in the bucket. It’s the newsroom staff and the leadership of our GM, that I support and who supports me, that pushes Media General forward to success.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I used to sing in a barbershop quartet. And we sang the National Anthem in the Houston Astrodome. Full disclosure, our group was on a tour of the Dome and it was empty.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My very understanding, very patient, and very supportive and loving wife Pam. She is my partner in crime and I’m so blessed she is with me to share this great honor.

Raoul CortezPhotojournalist2 years at KSNWWichita, Kansas

“I like to think I bring the philosophy of ‘work smarter, not harder.’ ”

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How would you describe your job? I was the main writer, shooter, and editor for commercial productions. I worked closely with the sales team and clients to make sure their commercials delivered positive results. I was recently named Promotion Manager, and now work with the best team in town to promote every aspect of the number one station in the market.

How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?My work ethic, creativity, and client focus helped to double commercial production revenue. I work with a great team at WANE, and I’m excited to have new opportunities to continue to learn and grow in the years ahead!

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?My “stress relief ” is writing music and playing guitar in a rock band. We’ve played some of the biggest stages in town, including a sold-out 2,500-seat theater. We’re called I, Wombat, thanks for asking!

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My wife Margey will be making the trip with me. She is my biggest supporter and deserves the trip more than I do. She puts up with those late nights/early mornings/weekends I put in, while juggling her own busy schedule and taking care of our four kids.

Lou CucinelliPromotion Manager11 years at WANEFt. Wayne, Indiana

“My work ethic, creativity, and client focus helped to double commercial production revenue.”

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How would you describe your job? I’m the guy that makes sure that the things you’re seeing/hearing are the things you should be seeing/hearing. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?It’s a team effort, really. We work to give our increasingly tech-friendly audience the best possible information using the best possible avenues, using technology to stay connected to the viewers, and making sure they have the latest, most accurate information available.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?When I was younger, I wanted to be a math teacher. Come to find out, I don’t have the teaching gene…or the math gene, really.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?One of my oldest friends, Aaron English. We’ve been friends since college.

Scott Michael DavisDirector/Hub Promotions Editor12 years at WISH & WNDYIndianapolis, Indiana

“We work to give our increasingly tech-friendly audience the best possible information using the best possible avenues…”

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How would you describe your job? While my primary job is weather for Good Morning Richmond and 8News at 9 am, I am also the host of Showcase Richmond and very active with all station projects to help push our brand and station image. I spend many hours working on other projects behind the scenes both on-air and in the digital world. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?While I am 100% committed to everything that I/we do at WRIC, there are two projects that I really donate a tremendous amount of time and effort toward. One is my School Kids of the Day, which is my way to showcase students in our market heading to school. This project blew up this year with nearly 800 submissions so far! My other major project is the 100,000 Meals Campaign. Working with a local dry cleaners, Puritan Cleaners, we were able to raise more than 140,000 meals last year alone for Feed More, the non-profit organization that gives meals to those in need in Central Virginia. The 2014 number of 140,000 meals was up from 123,000 meals in 2013, and in our first year, roughly six years ago, we only did about 65,000 meals. We are striving to do 200,000 meals in 2015! Both of these projects have the obvious on-air portion, showing the donation or showing the kids on air, but I also tweet and Facebook pictures and videos of food collections or children who are the school kids of the day.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?Most of my colleagues know everything about me, as I am kind of an open book, at least with my immediate team. However, most of the rest of the station probably doesn’t know that I am deathly afraid of roller coasters! I am a scientist, I understand all about physics, but I completely don’t trust the laws of physics when it comes to roller coasters.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My wife, Darlene DiNardo.

Matt DiNardoMorning and 9:00 a.m. Meteorologist11 years at WRICRichmond, Virginia

“I am very active with all station projects to help push our brand and station image.”

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How would you describe your job? A lot of everything. Our Special Projects unit produces between 30 and 50 original stories per sweeps period, so we all have to be multi-faceted. Our entire group can research, shoot, write, and edit a story. We wouldn’t be able to function otherwise. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?We go into every story thinking about all of the platforms it will appear on. That means besides making it look great on TV, we want to provide compelling content online to support it.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I know how to operate a lot of heavy machinery because my dad owned a construction company.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My wonderful wife Jillian. There’s no way I’d be here without her taking care of our family and her support during periods of long hours.

Nicholas DomingsSenior Investigative Producer7 years at WPRI & WNACProvidence, Rhode Island

“We go into every story thinkingabout all of the platforms it will appear on.”

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How would you describe your job? Never dull. I always enjoy a good challenge and working in IT consistently does just that. Almost every day presents something new. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?To me, it’s just doing my job. Working in IT puts me in a unique position which allows me to interact with everyone in all departments. It’s a great feeling when you can help someone solve a problem they’re facing, even if it’s just a small one, but if it helps them complete their job then it moves Media General forward.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?Most people probably don’t know that I’m also a blacksmith. It’s fascinating to see what you can create by moving metal.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My wife, Doris.

Ernest WilliamDowning Jr.Information Systems Engineer16 years at WJTVJackson, Mississippi

“Working in IT puts me in a unique position which allows me to interact with everyone in all departments.”

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How would you describe your job? It is an every day challenge to best present stories that are most ‘clickable’ to the Dayton community. It involves the love of writing, the love of news and sometimes, the love of weirdness that people want to read on line. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?For me, it is a matter of working hard every day, meeting the standards set forth by the company and constantly learning about new media in every format and how to best utilize it in my work.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I am an avid collector of Wizard of Oz movie memorabilia. I have an entire room packed full of artifacts, the oldest dating back to 1939. You could say I’m an Oz hoarder in need of an intervention.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My sister, Susan, is the person who I rely upon most. She is always ready to lend an ear, help me work through any problem and always up for a trip to Mexico! Who better to take along than my best friend?

Jill DruryDigital Producer10 years at WDTN & WBDTDayton, Ohio

“…It is a matter of working hard every day, meeting the standards set forth by the company and constantly learning about new media…”

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How would you describe your job? My job is all about making sure that all of our on-air content looks and sounds great by having an eye for detail and keeping a positive attitude during stressful situations. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?By giving a concentrated effort into helping others find solutions and trying to cultivate an environment of creative growth.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I really like to play the drums and make stop motion animation films with Lego.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My lovely wife, Rebecca Edmonds.

Christopher Lynn EdmondsMedia Content Manager3 years at WNCTGreenville, North Carolina

“…I try to cultivate an environment of creative growth.”

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How would you describe your job? This is a funny question, for the answer may vary dependent upon who you are and where you work. If you are news and have breaking news events, I’m the one to put you on the air and drop breaks if needed. If you are in promotions and promos need to be changed, I’m the one to make those changes. If you are traffic and need those formats for special events or need to make political changes, I’m your guy. If you are a transmitter engineer and your transmitter starts acting up or you lose a tower light, I’m on the job to get that NOTAM filed with the FCC and give you a wake call to inform you of that failing transmitter. If you are a fellow CBO operator and have been here when a tour has come through, forget all you have previously read because we get paid to watch TV. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?I was chosen to take a trip to the Columbus HUB to train the operators and ensure that they had a strong understanding of how things were operated. If there is a need for me to fill in for the supervisor or just keep CBO up and running when the manager is away, I’m the one for the job.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?My colleagues may not know that I have a twin sister.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My lovely wife, Sherry, of 18 years will be accompanying me on the trip.

Markette “Mark” Eison Central Broadcast Engineer 20 years at Master Control HUB Operations (WSPA & WYCW)Greenville/Spartanburg, SC

“If there is a need for me to fill in for the supervisor or just keep CBO up and running when the manager is away, I’m the one for the job.”

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How would you describe your job? The beauty of my job is that there are so many ways to describe it, depending on the day. I am the traffic cop of news. I come across so many different stories, different versions of those stories and different ways to drive those stories home. I have to manage the flow and delivery of information. The goal, though, is always the same: to be responsible in our approach and delivery and hopefully engage our viewers and effect change where change is needed. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?My biggest contribution is being that leader who encourages everyone to pitch their ideas and giving credit where credit is due. I think listening to every idea, no matter how small, is valuable for a truly innovative team which is what’s behind many successful companies today.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?We’re a tight-knit group at work and I spend most of my time working or with my husband, three awesome, rambunctious boys and that is a wrap. I might work in trying to be more mysterious for my next year’s resolution.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My husband Victor.

Evelyn FernandezManaging Editor 7 years at WCBDCharleston, South Carolina

“I think listening to every idea, no matter how small, is valuable for a truly innovative team which is what’s behind many successful companies today.”

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How would you describe your job? Other than with my wife and children, my job at WAVY is my love affair. I am absolutely sure I am doing what I was put on this earth to do, and I treasure every day I do it. I go to bed at night, as we all do in this business, knowing I made a difference in my community. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?I love Twitter. I love linking Twitter to Facebook. I am amazed how many follow me on Twitter, and I like pushing them to WAVY during the day to watch the story I am working on. We have become, as a station, very cognizant on delivering our product on several platforms. I am also convinced that in 1983 I could not have constructed those sentences nor know what they mean. That is how our business has changed.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?When I drive, usually at night, I turn up Sirius Channel # 70 (The Blues Channel) and play air guitar, or air piano pretending and dreaming of what might have been had I not worked at WAVY.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My one and only, Joan. We are married 20 years on December 2. One of many reasons I married Joan was I knew she would be an excellent mother. To marry Joan was the smartest decision I ever made.

Andrew H. Fox (Andy) (The Foxxer) General Assignment Reporter26 years at WAVYNorfolk, Virginia

“I am absolutely sure I am doing what I was put on this earth to do, and I treasure every day I do it.”

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How would you describe your job? Manager, scriptwriter, videographer, editor and graphic creator of commercials produced primarily for local businesses. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?I create ads that keep clients coming back to our station for their advertising, spending their money with us and not the competition.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I am writing a comic book series set to be released this summer.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My girlfriend, Noelle White.

Brandon GaryCreative Services Director10 years at KLFYLafayette, Louisiana

“I create ads that keep clients coming back to our station for their advertising, spending their money with us and notthe competition.”

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How would you describe your job? My job consists of editing daily news content for the evening newscasts. I also maintain the video archives and assist everyone in the news room with day-to-day issues regarding file tape, computer needs, and more. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?Aside from my day-to-day responsibilities, I make it a point to make sure every newscast goes off without a hitch. If I notice a problem, I either fix it myself or find someone who can. I actively think about ways to make my job and the jobs of others easier and more efficient.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I have a burn scar on my left arm from an accident with lima beans and a Crock Pot that happened when I was 2.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?I will be traveling with my friend Garrett DiCorpo.

Joe GibbsMedia Content Editor 2 years at WKRNNashville, Tennessee

“I actively think about ways to make my job and the jobs of others easier and more efficient.”

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How would you describe your job? I oversee the strategy for several of our top tier digital advertisers, managing delivery across a variety of verticals. I work closely with the sales team in all aspects of the advertiser/campaign on-boarding process as an internal liaison between sales and our performance media team; managing expectations, improving and maintaining advertiser quality, and ensuring campaign fulfillment. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?I’ve worked on several projects and initiatives at Dedicated Media over the years, refining what we do and figuring out how to do it better. We really pride ourselves on quality and results, and I’ve worked closely on a team that’s truly transformed our network over the past five years into a company that can be trusted to succeed, where we make money with our advertisers, not from them.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I was in a steel drum band when I was younger and we were featured on the Today Show.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My husband, Nick.

Cortney GoldmanDirector of Campaign Management 6 years at Dedicated MediaLos Angeles, California

“We really pride ourselves on qualityand results, and I’ve worked closely on a team that’s truly transformed our network over the past five years…”

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How would you describe your job? My job as the sole commercial producer for WKRG News 5 is an opportunity to utilize my skill to produce creative content for our broadcast and digital properties. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?By providing a quality product and providing outstanding customer service, I am able to support the station in maintaining a competitive edge in our market.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I once met Pat Sajak and Vanna White.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?Chrissie, my wife.

Scott R. Gossard Commercial Producer2 years at WKRGMobile, Alabama

“I am able to support the station in maintaining a competitive edge in our market.”

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How would you describe your job? I do whatever is needed. I start my day by meeting with the morning show team. We talk about the show, stacking, what worked, and what can we do better. We then discuss our coverage plans for the next morning. My next task is planning coverage for the day, followed by the morning story meeting. Put out fires that pop-up during the morning. 1pm meeting with the producers, more firefighting, and then planning for the next day. I end the day with a little 5 and 6pm news. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?Fourteen years ago, the State Supreme Court allowed camera access to court hearings, and at that time I volunteered to be the Media Coordinator. For the next several years, I worked to make the court open to the media, and reached out to the court to extend the access to the circuit courts. Three and a half years ago the courts gave us the access and it has been very successful. In 2012, I was named the South Dakota Broadcaster of the Year because of my work with the courts.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?How shoes helped define my life. From the red cowboy boots, the only shoes I remember growing up, to my early years at KELO and the shoes that earned me my nickname “Dexter.”

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My wife Jessica Gronseth.

Bruce (Dexter)GronsethAssignment Editor37 years at KELOSioux Falls, South Dakota

“In 2012, I was named the South Dakota Broadcaster of the Year because of my work with the courts.”

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How would you describe your job? One with a variety of hats worn each day…I do majority of the training at STS, supervise the log editors for each of our stations, approve orders in work flow, work inventory for weeks out where necessary (March Madness, NBA/MLB playoffs, the Grammy Awards, the Oscars, etc.), and handle any emails/phone calls or situations that may escalate from the log editors or station. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?We play an important role to each and every station in meeting their pacing goals each month/year by working ahead each week and weeks out, so that they are able to maximize inventory in each program and get the most revenue on the books.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I am a very dedicated aunt and sister; family means a lot. I am an avid Tennessee Lady Volunteers/Pat Summitt basketball fan, and recorded a “hole-in-one” over the 2012 Labor Day weekend.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My sister, Amy Palmer.

Valerie Jean Harris Inventory Specialist, Station Traffic Services (STS)7 years at KELO, 2 years with STSSioux Falls, South Dakota

“We play an important role to each and every station in meeting their pacing goals each month/year…so that they are able to maximize inventory.”

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How would you describe your job? As a videographer, I enjoy telling stories with audio and video. I love being on the road, gathering the news and bringing it home to the viewers. There are days it is extremely hectic, but always rewarding. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?While I’m out in the field, I’m shooting video, setting up live shots and taking pictures to send back to our website. We’re always trying to improve ways to get information quicker to the viewers.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I am actually a very shy person.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My beautiful wife, Deb, who I have been lucky enough to be married to for almost 23 years!

Michael HouleVideographer/Editor26 years at WWLPSpringfield, Massachusetts

“We’re always trying to improve ways to get information quicker to the viewers.”

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How would you describe your job? As a Sales Coordinator, you have a solid understanding of digital advertising trends that continue to evolve, which include display banners, mobile, email, social media, and SEO/SEM. I create digital proposals and implement scheduling along with billing, and work alongside the digital manager to track revenue progress.

How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?I’ve streamlined the campaign reporting process that makes all of the data available to reps on one document, and available on a shared drive accessible to any rep at any time. This make it easier for them provide to their clients in a timely manner.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I’m a passionate painter and sketch artist.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My fiancé, Justin.

Angela E. HudkinsInteractive Sales Coordinator11 ⁄2 years at WBTWMyrtle Beach, South Carolina

“I’ve streamlined the campaign reporting process that makes all of the data available to reps on one document, and available on a shared drive accessible to any rep at any time.”

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How would you describe your job? I’m a reporter for our Daybreak newscast. I love the energy and challenges that come with a 21 ⁄2 hour daily morning newscast. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?When I’m not in the field reporting, I’m planning content for our daily show. I also shoot video, write web stories and fill in on the anchor desk. During the summer, I stepped in to assist with executive producer duties and plan/field-produce a live “back-to-school” Daybreak newscast at one of our local high schools.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I started in this business editing tape to tape in a broom closet in Northeast Mississippi. I’m very grateful for all of the experiences this business has given me.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My fiancé, Scott Thomas.

Amanda JarrettReporter/Fill-In Anchor3 years at WOOD, WOTV & WXSP7 years with Media GeneralGrand Rapids, Michigan

“I’m very grateful for all of the experiences this business has given me.”

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How would you describe your job? I’m always finding new ways to deliver our product and taking challenges to a whole new level, which makes this invigorating and rewarding all at the same time. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?Never be complacent in your job duties, learn all you can, lead by example, deliver on all multimedia platforms, and give back to the community. As a meteorologist, there’s more than just standing in front of the green screen: my philosophy is to take it out to the public by way of community involvement. Hundreds of folks can be introduced to our product by making them part of it through social media. There are several ways I do this — my best example for our success begins with monthly running events. A typical participation of 400 runners to nearly 3,000 twice a year for marathons become WRBL’s trademark in the community. I tie in a weather forecast, participate, promote on-air (live web-stream at the finish line), add to all web and social platforms, tie-in health and wellness, and finally host the final event by drawing folks into the charity the run supports. It now becomes a story, and WRBL leads the way with an incredible brand of giving back and a great return for marketing our product. This equals more impressions and builds on the success of Media General, Inc.’s brand and equity.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I wear my heart on my sleeve, so in many ways most of my personality has been revealed. I do have a very sensitive side being surrounded by all these women in my life…My wife, three daughters, and one granddaughter.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My beautiful wife Teresa!

Robert (Bob) Jeswald, Jr.Chief Meteorologist9 years at WRBLColumbus, Georgia

“Never be complacent in your job duties, learn all you can, lead by example, deliver on all multimedia platforms, and give back to the community.”

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How would you describe your job? Dynamic. No day is ever the same. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?I strive hard to ensure that the systems that our station uses are functioning at their most optimum level.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I am a Deputy Sheriff.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My beautiful wife Maria.

Joseph Matt JohnsonIT Support Engineer2 years at WJBFAugusta, Georgia

“I strive hard to ensure that the systems that our station uses are functioning at their most optimum level.”

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How would you describe your job? There’s rarely a dull moment at KHON. I’ve learned over the years how crazy this industry can be, but getting to support so many hard-working individuals has been a truly gratifying experience. I often remind myself that I work for the people who are “Working for Hawaii.” A big MAHALO to my coworkers for all the recognition they have given me. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?Formerly the Digital Manager at our station, I joined our engineering team to get back to my IT roots. We have already made tremendous strides in reorganizing our network infrastructure, and we are continuing to improve the way each department operates every day. It’s an exciting time.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?Many at the station already know this secret, but I have a twin brother. He also has an unusual name, and we’ve determined that ESP does not exist.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?I’ll be going to Cancun with my loving girlfriend, who deserves the vacation even more than I do.

Antares KaneshiroIT Administrator5 years at KHONHonolulu, Hawaii

“We have already made tremendous strides in reorganizing our network infrastructure, and we are continuing to improve the way each department operates every day.”

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How would you describe your job? I love my job, but most people outside of the TV business have no idea what a Traffic Manager does. I tell them that it’s like putting a puzzle together. I take all the different scheduling aspects of a TV station from each department and make sure that everything fits together just right every day. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?Working inventory as far ahead as possible is essential in this business; no one likes surprise pre-emptions, although they do still occasionally happen. When inventory is tight during a political window or when we are going through something like March Madness and losing regular programming, it pays to have things cleaned up ahead of time.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?The music is always playing in my office and most days you will probably catch me singing along. I have a bookshelf in my office dedicated to my Wonder Woman collection. This is my second time at KIMT. The first was from 1997 to 2000, and then I moved to Denver, Colorado and worked for KTVD for six years. When the station was sold, I moved back home and eventually came back to where I started from.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My brother of 40 years, Dave Clark.

Christine Clark-KingstonTraffic Manager8 years at KIMTMason City, Iowa

“I take all the different scheduling aspects of a TV station from each department and make sure that everything fits together just right every day.”

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How would you describe your job? My role as a director is primarily directing the newscast on one of the three news stations housed in the WKBN building. There is also a strong demand for editing within the work structure. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?Throughout the staff of directors, I am the only one who rotates between all the newscasts. I do a lot of promotional editing which runs along several multi-media platforms.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?In 17 years, I’ve maintained perfect attendance.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My wife, Summer.

John KorhelyDirector17 years at WKBN, WYFX & WYTVYoungstown, Ohio

“Throughout the staff of directors, I am the only one who rotates between all the newscasts.”

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How would you describe your job? It’s my job to make sure the shows I direct look their best when presented to the viewer. I must also look for ways to keep the viewer entertained and engaged in the show. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?I enjoy finding unique opportunities to showcase our strengths. Anyone can log onto Yahoo and read the news. What makes WCMH different is the unique personalities from our on-air talent and the creativity from those behind the scenes that engage and entertain the audience.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I love sports car racing. I’ve raced lots of different cars ranging from a Lamborghini to a purpose-built 700hp cup car on road courses and one oval speedway.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?I’ll be taking my wife! At first I told her I wasn’t sure who I was taking and would have to think about it. She informed me I would be taking her.

Jason LittonDirector151 ⁄2 years at WCMHColumbus, Ohio

“I enjoy finding unique opportunities to showcase our strengths.”

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How would you describe your job? I tackle health-related issues, cover medical breakthroughs, and raise awareness for little-known diseases. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?My stories are often the most popular on our website and are picked up nationally by many news outlets.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I was born in the Philippines and come from a family of doctors.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My husband, Gary Doyens.

Jocelyn Maminta DoyensMedical Reporter17 years at WTNH & WCTXNew Haven, Connecticut

“My stories are often the most popular on our website and are picked up nationally by many news outlets.”

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How would you describe your job? As the Digital Research & Insights Manager at Media General, I lead our markets, digital companies and our leadership team in better understanding our internal statistics and trends, our competitive landscape and the overall industry, driving understanding and effecting change through data and solutions. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?I facilitate the proper use of our internal data points and my knowledge of our competitive landscape and the ever-changing digital industry to assist both digital operations and digital sales in making informed decisions on the direction of our digital strategy. This allows us to move forward with informed purpose instead of assumptions.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I’m a fairly open book, but they might not know that I am the Vice Chair of a non-profit organization, which I helped form, called CLOVES Syndrome Community. CSC works to support, educate, empower and improve the lives of those affected by CLOVES Syndrome, a rare syndrome affecting less than 150 people worldwide, my son Ryan being one of them.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My husband, Keith Martin.

Amanda MartinDigital Research & Insights Manager4 years at Digital Shared ServicesProvidence, Rhode Island

“I lead our markets, digital companies and our leadership team in better understanding our internal statistics and trends, our competitive landscape and the overall industry…”

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How would you describe your job? I have the task of maximizing the inventory, placing commercial copy and helping out many departments within our company. It’s like putting pieces together in a puzzle, which makes my job very exciting and challenging. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?I work very closely with the Sales Department to help them to achieve their goals such as finding ways to get their preempted spots on the logs and other opportunities to increase revenue for the station.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?That I enjoy spending time with my 98-year-old grandmother on Saturdays! Having our Starbucks for breakfast, Grandma making lunch for us and then talking about the days on the farm.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My husband, Tim.

Lori Ann MeyersMedia Coordinator35 years at WBAYGreen Bay, Wisconsin

“It’s like putting pieces together in a puzzle, which makes my job very exciting and challenging.”

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How would you describe your job? My job is great because every day has something new to learn, see, or tell.I’m just a professional storyteller. Every day is another chapter waiting to be told. No time to be bored. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?It’s all about presentation and delivery. Every producer I work with and show I work on, it’s all about telling people something they may not otherwise know. Getting people the right news is better than getting it to them first. We push the limit on breaking news and weather, trying to get people to keep watching the news and hopefully pull in a few new viewers at the same time.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?A wise old Native American Shaman once told me I was a Samurai Warrior in a former life.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My beautiful wife Emily.

Ryan MottExecutive Producer41 ⁄2 years at WTEN & WXXAAlbany, New York

“Getting people the right news is better than getting it to them first.”

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How would you describe your job? I help make branded content worth consuming. From a marketing standpoint, I work with clients to help brand messaging come to life through content – whether it’s video, blog or social – and meet their specific KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). Editorially, I aim to exceed expectations by selecting the right mix of creators whose strengths and mission align with campaign goals.

How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?I am fortunate to have a granular perspective of industry changes – hearing from creators and being a creator is essential to understanding the direction of native advertising and branded content. But I’ve been in a unique position to contextualize this for the Content Strategy team and Federated Media from a strategic big-picture point of view, resulting in key partnerships with new creators, third party analytics providers and new campaign format, structure and workflow, helping better serve our clients – positioning FM and Media General as great partners and leaders.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I have a blog and podcast about wellness and conscious consumption called WELL / AWARE.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?Rachel Kellner.

Lindsay MuellerContent Strategist2 years at Federated MediaNew York, New York

“I work with clients to help brand messaging come to life through content.”

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How would you describe your job? Everything can change in an instant while working at the desk, and it has an effect on the entire course of the day and every newscast. As an assignment editor, I gather information and assign crews to news stories with value to our viewers. The top priority is to be first and to be right with fresh information and breaking news. This puts and keeps WIVB ahead of the competition.

How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?It is important for me to be a positive and professional reflection of Media General on a daily basis. This means being polite while taking calls and respectful to everyone I encounter inside and outside of the station. Having an optimistic attitude in the newsroom encourages everyone around me to go above and beyond to do their best for our viewers’ benefit.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I turned this questionnaire in late because I couldn’t come up with an answer to this question!

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My boyfriend Nathan.

Sara MullenAssignment Editor2 years at WIVB & WNLOBuffalo, New York

“Having an optimistic attitude in the newsroom encourages everyone around me to go above and beyond to do their best for our viewers’ benefit.”

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How would you describe your job? Unpredictable. I never do the same thing. I love my job. I love telling stories and meeting people. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?I have found creative ways to bring our viewers a different perspective to stories that affect them, including finding innovative ways to use multimedia platforms to give viewers access to news that is convenient to them. I am always looking for new technology to improve our coverage and our ratings.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I like to dance, even though I am not good at it.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My wife Wendy Parker.

Jason Parker Chief Photographer27 years at WSPA & WYCWGreenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina

“I am always looking for new technology to improve our coverage and our ratings.”

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How would you describe your job? I oversee the directing/production staff. I schedule them, am in charge of their development and training, and perform their reviews. I also interview and hire production staff when somebody leaves. I direct the 6pm newscast and fill in on any other newscast as needed. I also order needed supplies monthly. I work with other departments for station goals and tasks. I work with the news department to achieve the look and goals of the newscasts desired. I work with sales to get sponsorships that go in newscasts. I work with MGFX and marketing on graphics requests and graphic changes. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?I work hard to contribute in any way possible. I work very hard to personally deliver high-quality newscasts and to ensure our directors do the same. I work with multiple departments to put out the best product in any form to serve our community and viewership. I try to set the best example with my actions, ideas, initiative and positive attitude.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I love to draw, even though I haven’t done so in a very long time. While I like a variety of music, classical music and movie scores are what I enjoy most.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My wife, Jennifer Patel.

Amit Kantilal PatelProduction Supervisor18 years at WSLSRoanoake, Virginia

“I try to set the best example with my actions, ideas, initiative and positive attitude.”

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How would you describe your job? It’s a process of compiling and analyzing the company’s short-term and long- term financial strategy as well as creating management reports, analyzing financial trends and calculating the monetary effects of potential business decisions, in order to provide company leaders with financial data to form company strategy.

How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?Implemented and manage Prophix (FP&A Software), improved internal financial reporting and combined LIN & MEG’s stand-alone instances of Prophix into one instance to assist in making financial strategy decisions.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I played collegiate baseball.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?Michelle Solitaire.

Joey PerroneManager of Financial Planning & Analysis2 years at Media General CorporateAustin, Texas

“…I combined LIN & MEG’s stand-alone instances of Prophix into one instance to assist in making financial strategy decisions.”

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How would you describe your job? By means of a production switcher or camera lens, I bring the stories of various characters to our station’s viewers. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?I strive to learn something new every day and encourage my coworkers to think outside the box to improve our product.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I collect pint glasses and other specialty glassware. I’m always on the lookout for glasses that can tell a story about a special time or brewery that I visited.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?Kelly Ribovich, my wife of seven years.

Anthony J. RibovichDirector/Part-time Photojournalist10 years at WHTMHarrisburg, Pennsylvania

“I strive to learn something new every day and encourage my coworkers to think outside the box to improve our product.”

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How would you describe your job? Always changing and never boring. Repairing and installing equipment at the station and at our remote sites.

How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?By trying each day to give 110%.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I enjoy carving things with a chain saw.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?Quana, my wife of 20 years.

Lester B. Roberts IIIEngineering Supervisor13 years at WJHLTri-Cities, Tennessee/Virginia

“My job is always changing and never boring.”

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How would you describe your job? My job is fast-paced, exciting, and constantly changing. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?I assist the AP manager and two other staff members in auditing all accounts payable for 70+ stations. I have extensive knowledge of Doclink (our automated AP workflow system), therefore I am able to train, troubleshoot, and communicate to the stations.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I had my ear bitten off by a dog.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My best friend, Jordan Wadle.

Kayla Renee RobinsonAccounts Payable Control Specialist2 years at Financial Shared ServicesIndianapolis, Indiana

“My job is fast paced, exciting, and constantly changing.”

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How would you describe your job? I would describe my job as a complex adventure of personal stories, hours of research, and the creative presentation of facts that give people a better understanding of their community. We have fun, and as cliché as is sounds, my ultimate goal really is to just to make a difference by empowering people with information. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?My two-person team and I started the Investigative Unit at our station a year ago and it’s been growing ever since. We focus on long-form investigative journalism, and my goal is to bring storytelling back to information-based reporting. The TV story is always my primary focus, but we are always using social media to drive people to our site to keep the clicks coming. Online, we fill our stories with interactive maps, databases, extra interviews, new information, and anything else we can to keep the conversation new and engaging. I love to push the idea of what news is “supposed to look like” and am so thankful to work for a station that supports new ideas.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?My other passion is music. I play guitar and use it as a stress reliever to balance out the everyday stress this business brings.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?I will be bringing my dad, Gene Wilson.

Jonathan Scott Rodriguez Investigative Reporter2 years at WNCNRaleigh, North Carolina

“I love to push the idea of what news is ‘supposed to look like’ and am sothankful to work for a station that supports new ideas.”

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How would you describe your job? I manage content and staff to create newscasts that include the most important, interesting, and useful information each day that’s delivered in an easy-to-understand and visually compelling way. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?I don’t let myself or our shows get stuck in the traditional way of doing news. I encourage out-of-the-box ideas from the entire staff. I pride myself in being a problem-solver. There’s always a way around technical difficulties, or coverage challenges. I work to make sure our station connects with viewers, both in our storytelling strategy and by valuing their feedback.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?My first passion in life was dancing. I performed and competed for 14 years.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?A good friend.

Alison RodgersExecutive Producer61 ⁄2 years at KOINPortland, Oregon

“I work to make sure our station connects with viewers, both in our storytelling strategy and by valuing their feedback.”

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How would you describe your job? I am responsible for the ingestion and quality control of commercial and entertainment programming broadcast by WSAV. I set up live satellite and microwave feeds, prepare daily logs for air and assist technical engineering staff when needed. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?I just do whatever is necessary.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I like to dance (if you could call it that).

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?Amanda L. Ruff, my wife.

Horace Anthony “Tony” Ruff, Jr. Media Manager/Master Control Operator37 years at WSAVSavannah, Georgia

“I am responsible for the ingestion and quality control of commercial and entertainment programming…”

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How would you describe your job? Fast-paced and always changing. Every day is different depending on what is making news. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?Being able to have a hand in digital product and on-air product has allowed us to really ‘lead the way’ and ensure we are getting the correct information out there first.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I prefer old movies. Black and white are my favorite.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My mother, Deena Scott.

Jade ScottDigital Executive Producer2 years at WTHITerre Haute, Indiana

“Being able to have a hand in digital product and on-air product has allowed us to really ‘lead the way’ and ensure we are getting the correct informationout there first.”

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How would you describe your job? I love it, every day is an adventure! Without my engineering team, it wouldn’t be possible to accomplish everything that we do. We install, repair and maintain everything at the station. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?With any job, having the right tools makes all the difference. In such a rapidly growing industry, I am always looking for ways to improve how we do things. We have totally transformed the station, with the largest of our projects being the complete remodel of our studio and newsroom, allowing us to provide the best viewer experience. At the end of the day nothing is more rewarding than being able to stand back and look at something that I played a pivotal role in creating.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I used to be a volunteer firefighter.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My wife of 18 years, Becky.

Lewie SoliMaintenance Engineer3 years at WIATBirmingham, Alabama

“We have totally transformed the station, with the largest of our projects being the complete remodel of our studio and newsroom, allowing us to provide the best viewer experience.”

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How would you describe your job? My formal responsibilities include making sure the Corporate books are closed timely and accurately each month. In the legacy MG world, I also managed the Prophix budgeting software processes, working closely with the stations to ensure the system was providing the support needed to accurately create the budgets each year. Of course, there are also always special projects to fill in the gaps. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?I think everyone in the Corporate office has helped to make MG the company that it is today by jumping in and doing the work that needed to get done, regardless of how our formal job responsibilities are drawn. I’ve been part of a fantastic team that has allowed me to be involved in many different aspects of the company.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I ran my first marathon last November.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My husband, Doug Brown.

Amy SpencerManager, Financial Planning & Analysis15 years at Media General CorporateRichmond, Virginia

“I’ve been part of a fantastic team that has allowed me to be involved in many different aspects of the company.”

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How would you describe your job? I assist the marketing and news departments with graphics and animations, designing materials for print, online, and TV. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?There’s such a great culture of collaboration and teamwork here at KXAN unlike any I’ve ever seen at another workplace, and it’s my goal to contribute as much as possible in my own way to that KXAN and Media General experience.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I’m a fast-food aficionado, and have been known to travel as far as six hours just to find a regional chain not available in my home city.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My girlfriend, Nikki.

Chris StellyArtist4 years at KXAN, KNVA & KBVOAustin, Texas

“There’s such a great culture of collaboration and teamwork here at KXAN unlike any I’ve ever seen at another workplace…”

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How would you describe your job? I’m a cameraman for our Local Programming and News departments. My duties include field production, news gathering, station promos, live event productions and primetime specials.

How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?I’ve helped Media General and KRON in producing quality local programming in the San Francisco Bay Area.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I am a die-hard Golden State Warriors fan since the early 1970s.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My wife, Kim Takeshita.

Art Takeshita Cameraman18 years at KRONSan Francisco, California

“I’ve helped Media General and KRON in producing quality local programming in the San Francisco Bay Area.”

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How would you describe your job? Less like the Mary Tyler Moore show than I’d imagined. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?I think people are generally more successful if they are in a good mood and surrounded by people who make them feel comfortable. I hope I help create a positive atmosphere in what can be a very stressful industry.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I volunteer at a film festival in Colorado every summer, and last year I dropped a tray of empty wine glasses in front of Channing Tatum. He pretended not to notice.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My boyfriend, Jeff.

Megan KathleenFields Trinrud10 p.m. News Producer2 years at KWQCDavenport, Iowa

“I hope I help create a positiveatmosphere in what can be a very stressful industry.”

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How would you describe your job? My job involves a lot of monitoring and quality control! The master control room is the last set of eyes that any commercial content or programming goes through before hitting the air. The directing and operation of newscasts is also an important component of my job, ensuring that each day is a potentially new learning experience. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?I assisted in assembling a detailed outline of job responsibilities for the entire Master Control/Operations department, which now makes it possible for us to train new employees in an easier and more standardized way.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I originally studied at Michigan State University with a major in Oboe Performance, before ultimately getting my B.A. in Telecommunication, Information Studies & Media. I still very much have a passion for music.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?I will be traveling with Cheri Morales, a dear friend and concert buddy!

Brandon James ValenzioTechnical Media Operator9 years at WLNS & WLAJLansing, Michigan

“The master control room is the last set of eyes that any commercial content or programming goes through before hitting the air.”

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How would you describe your job? As a sales/traffic assistant I work with the sales team on a daily basis. I assist with order entry, order revisions, post and client request. My traffic duties include attaching copy, locating spots that have been sent, and printing reports for missing facilities. I also assist our GSM in various duties and reporting. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?By helping the sales team with various duties so that they can utilize their time working with clients to generate sales.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?My colleagues probably don’t know that I like to hunt and fish, the result of being a bit of a daddy’s girl. I am the only girl and the youngest of four siblings.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?Daryl DeMent will be with me. He and I attended high school together and managed to reconnect 20 some years later.

Dawn Webb Sales and Traffic Assistant1 year at WHLTHattiesburg, Mississippi

“…(I help) the sales team with various duties so that they can utilize their time working with clients to generate sales.”

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How would you describe your job? I am responsible for fulfillment via the most innovative and efficient mechanisms possible. We need to be activating utilizing and testing the best technology in the space and making sure we are all aware of what is on the horizon. I am responsible for maintaining margin on the buying side and assuring all campaigns are activated smoothly without fail. How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?I recently assisted in closing a company-wide deal with MOAT that will assist us in benchmarking our viewability across all of our campaigns and making sure we are competitive. I am also responsible for new targeting technologies as well as agnostic DSP representation.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?I was the executive producer and co-host of a talk radio show for a couple of years down here in Austin, Texas.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?My boyfriend, Ronnie (Justin) Roque.

Marika Gonzalez WhitehurstDirector of Media Operations1 year at LIN DigitalAustin, Texas

“I am responsible for fulfillment via the most innovative and efficient mechanisms possible.”

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How would you describe your job? Exciting, crazy, never a dull moment, sometimes time-consuming, deadline- driven, but mostly rewarding! I cannot think of a better job that allows me to do what I truly love and provides me the opportunity to work with an amazing group of people and hopefully make a difference in the community.As one of the anchors of Good Morning Tennessee and WATE Six on Your Side News at 4 I get to wear many hats: everything from anchor to producer to station liaison. One of the biggest jobs I have is listening to our viewers. We want to know what’s on their minds, their concerns, and how we can help. Without question, one of the most rewarding aspects of the job is taking part in our stations “6 On Your Side Day of Service” events. Each month we volunteer our time to assist area non-profits. It’s a great opportunity to get out and work side by side with our neighbors as we look to better the Knoxville and East Tennessee community together.

How have you helped to make Media General an industry-leading multi-media company?One of the things I have always enjoyed is getting the opportunity to work with some of our younger talent. My mother was a high school teacher and that opportunity to teach or mentor others has always stuck with me. I never profess to know everything or say my way is the “right way”, but I do hope that I can offer up suggestions that a new reporter/anchor can take with them as they develop their own style. The end result is a stronger reporter/anchor which translates into an overall better news product.

What is something your colleagues don’t know about you?WATE is actually my second stop at a Media General station. My first was back in the mid-to-late 90s when I served as the Sports Director at WCBD in Charleston, South Carolina for seven years.

Who will you be traveling with on the COE trip?I will be traveling with my wife Jackie (anyone married to someone who works in this business deserves a trip as well).

Bo Williams News Anchor121 ⁄2 years at WATEKnoxville, Tennessee

“I cannot think of a better job that allows me to do what I truly love and provides me the opportunity to work with an amazing group of people and hopefully make a difference in the community.”

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COE 2014 Awards Ceremony Presentation

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