WIVB TV
Industry: Television station
DescriptionWIVB-TV, virtual channel 4, is a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Buffalo, New York, United States. The station is owned by the Nexstar Media Group, as part of a duopoly with CW affiliate WNLO. Channels: Digital: 32 (UHF); (shared with WNLO, to move to 36 (UHF)); Virtual: 4 (PSIP) Former channel number(s): Analog: 4 (VHF, 1948–2009); Digital: 39 (UHF, until 2018) Transmitter power: 1000 kW; 800 kW (application) Founded: 1948 Former callsigns: WBEN-TV (1948–1977) Former affiliations: American Broadcasting Company (secondary, 1948–1956),
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WIVB TV Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Katherine Marsh Katherine Marsh's WIVB TV Experience March 1989 - October 1992
Job Sr. Manager, Media Relations at Orange County Public Schools
Industry Education Management
Experience
Orange County Public Schools May 2007 - Present
WESH-TV October 1992 - May 2007
WIVB-TV March 1989 - October 1992
Skills
Media Relations, Writing, Public Relations, Editing, Press Releases, Crisis Communications, Stories, Event Planning, Journalism, Issues Management, Marketing Communications, Research, Publicity, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Social Media, Crisis Management, Microsoft Office, Copywriting, Message Development, Newsletters, Copy Editing, Blogging, Speech Writing, Community Development, Public Speaking, Facebook, Social Networking, Television, Web Content, Storytelling, Social Media Marketing, Broadcast, Magazines, Editorial, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Feature Articles, Content Development, Training, Publications, Politics, Event Management, Spokesperson, AP Style, Communications Planning, Creative Writing, Proofreading, Reputation Management
Education
Oakland University 1982 — 1985
B.A., Print Journalism
Orange County Public Schools May 2007 - Present
WESH-TV October 1992 - May 2007
WIVB-TV March 1989 - October 1992
Skills
Media Relations, Writing, Public Relations, Editing, Press Releases, Crisis Communications, Stories, Event Planning, Journalism, Issues Management, Marketing Communications, Research, Publicity, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Social Media, Crisis Management, Microsoft Office, Copywriting, Message Development, Newsletters, Copy Editing, Blogging, Speech Writing, Community Development, Public Speaking, Facebook, Social Networking, Television, Web Content, Storytelling, Social Media Marketing, Broadcast, Magazines, Editorial, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Feature Articles, Content Development, Training, Publications, Politics, Event Management, Spokesperson, AP Style, Communications Planning, Creative Writing, Proofreading, Reputation Management
Education
Oakland University 1982 — 1985
B.A., Print Journalism
Pam Benson Pam Benson's WIVB TV Experience January 1980 - April 1980
Job National Security/International Affairs Journalist, Media and Communications Consultant
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
United Nations Foundation September 2014 - December 2014
CNN November 1999 - June 2013
CNN September 1997 - November 1999
CNN June 1994 - September 1997
CNN June 1990 - September 1997
CNN May 1987 - June 1990
CNN December 1981 - May 1987
CNN August 1980 - December 1981
CNN April 1980 - August 1980
WIVB-TV January 1980 - April 1980
Skills
Broadcast Journalism, News Writing, Television Producing, Video Production, International News, Intelligence Community, International Relations, Video Editing, Field Producing, Breaking News, Broadcast Television, Cable Television, Project Management, Live Broadcast, Team Management, TV News Production, Interviews, Broadcast, Storytelling, Editing, Media Relations, Editorial, Field Production, Blogging, Journalism, New Media, Television, Social Media, Video, Digital Media, Media Production
Education
State University of New York at Buffalo 1972 — 1976
Bachelor's degree, Double Major: Political Science and Speech Communication
Polytechnic of Central London 1975 — 1975
Study Abroad Program, International Broadcasting
United Nations Foundation September 2014 - December 2014
CNN November 1999 - June 2013
CNN September 1997 - November 1999
CNN June 1994 - September 1997
CNN June 1990 - September 1997
CNN May 1987 - June 1990
CNN December 1981 - May 1987
CNN August 1980 - December 1981
CNN April 1980 - August 1980
WIVB-TV January 1980 - April 1980
Skills
Broadcast Journalism, News Writing, Television Producing, Video Production, International News, Intelligence Community, International Relations, Video Editing, Field Producing, Breaking News, Broadcast Television, Cable Television, Project Management, Live Broadcast, Team Management, TV News Production, Interviews, Broadcast, Storytelling, Editing, Media Relations, Editorial, Field Production, Blogging, Journalism, New Media, Television, Social Media, Video, Digital Media, Media Production
Education
State University of New York at Buffalo 1972 — 1976
Bachelor's degree, Double Major: Political Science and Speech Communication
Polytechnic of Central London 1975 — 1975
Study Abroad Program, International Broadcasting
Dan Weig Dan Weig's WIVB TV Experience 1985 - 1987
Job Creative Services Director at KREM 2 TV
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
KREM 2 TV 2008 - Present
KTVZ NewsChannel 21 2005 - 2008
Met/Hodder April 2004 - November 2004
WCCO-TV 1998 - 2003
WBZ TV 1996 - 1998
KATU-TV 1993 - 1996
WJZ-TV 1987 - 1993
WIVB-TV 1985 - 1987
Skills
Creative Direction, Avid, Broadcast, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Creative Services..., Final Cut Pro, Motion Graphics, Illustrator, Computer Animation, Graphic Design
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo 1980 — 1985
BA, Design
KREM 2 TV 2008 - Present
KTVZ NewsChannel 21 2005 - 2008
Met/Hodder April 2004 - November 2004
WCCO-TV 1998 - 2003
WBZ TV 1996 - 1998
KATU-TV 1993 - 1996
WJZ-TV 1987 - 1993
WIVB-TV 1985 - 1987
Skills
Creative Direction, Avid, Broadcast, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Creative Services..., Final Cut Pro, Motion Graphics, Illustrator, Computer Animation, Graphic Design
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo 1980 — 1985
BA, Design
Rich Ersing Rich Ersing's WIVB TV Experience May 1991 - Present
Job Photojournalist/Editor at WIVBTV
Industry Telecommunications
Experience
Matchstick Photograpy 2009 - Present
WIVB-TV May 1991 - Present
TVRE Productions Inc 2000 - 2013
Skills
Broadcast, Video, Television, Video Editing, Video Production, Non-linear Editing, Videography, Avid, Broadcast Journalism, Camera, Editing, Documentaries, Digital Video, Social Media, HD Video, Photography, Final Cut Pro, Broadcast Television, Post Production, Avid Media Composer, New Media, Producing, ENPS, Radio, News Writing, Storytelling, Multimedia, Journalism, Camera Operating, Radio Broadcasting, Audio Editing, Adobe Audition, Commercials, Digital Media, Sound, After Effects, Media Production, Radio Producing, Web Video, Camera Operation
Education
State University of New York College at Fredonia 1987 — 1991
Bachelor, Communications/Media
Matchstick Photograpy 2009 - Present
WIVB-TV May 1991 - Present
TVRE Productions Inc 2000 - 2013
Skills
Broadcast, Video, Television, Video Editing, Video Production, Non-linear Editing, Videography, Avid, Broadcast Journalism, Camera, Editing, Documentaries, Digital Video, Social Media, HD Video, Photography, Final Cut Pro, Broadcast Television, Post Production, Avid Media Composer, New Media, Producing, ENPS, Radio, News Writing, Storytelling, Multimedia, Journalism, Camera Operating, Radio Broadcasting, Audio Editing, Adobe Audition, Commercials, Digital Media, Sound, After Effects, Media Production, Radio Producing, Web Video, Camera Operation
Education
State University of New York College at Fredonia 1987 — 1991
Bachelor, Communications/Media
Jasmine Willis's WIVB TV Experience January 2013 - May 2013
Job Reporter at Genesee Country Express
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Genesee Country Express April 2015 - Present
The Observer Today November 2013 - December 2014
WIVB-TV January 2013 - May 2013
The Record 2012 - 2013
Bengal News Online September 2012 - December 2012
Batavia GCC 30 Min.TV Show 2010 - 2010
The New Courier 2005 - 2010
Skills
News Writing, Speech Writing, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Final Cut Pro, Video, Power Point, Google Docs, Photography, Broadcast Television, Reporting, Interviewing Skills, Soundtrack Pro, TXWord, Quark, Photoshop, iMovie, iPhoto, Video Editing, Image Editing, Motivational Speaking, Leadership
Education
Buffalo State College 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
Batavia Genesee Community College 2005 — 2010
Associate of Science (A.S.), Communication and Media Studies
Genesee Country Express April 2015 - Present
The Observer Today November 2013 - December 2014
WIVB-TV January 2013 - May 2013
The Record 2012 - 2013
Bengal News Online September 2012 - December 2012
Batavia GCC 30 Min.TV Show 2010 - 2010
The New Courier 2005 - 2010
Skills
News Writing, Speech Writing, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Final Cut Pro, Video, Power Point, Google Docs, Photography, Broadcast Television, Reporting, Interviewing Skills, Soundtrack Pro, TXWord, Quark, Photoshop, iMovie, iPhoto, Video Editing, Image Editing, Motivational Speaking, Leadership
Education
Buffalo State College 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
Batavia Genesee Community College 2005 — 2010
Associate of Science (A.S.), Communication and Media Studies
Alisse Sikes Alisse Sikes's WIVB TV Experience 1985 - 2003
Job actress with Dramatic Solutions and The WonderMakers
Industry Fine Art
Experience
White Knuckle Services 2009 - Present
The WonderMakers, Dramatic Solutions 2005 - Present
WGRZ 2003 - 2005
WIVB-TV 1985 - 2003
Skills
Public Speaking, Editing, Teaching, Video, Television, Photography, Marketing, Theatre
Education
Goldsmiths College, U. of London 1979 — 1980
BA, History
Southern Methodist University 1976 — 1980
BFA Theatre, BA History, Acting, Western cultural and social history
White Knuckle Services 2009 - Present
The WonderMakers, Dramatic Solutions 2005 - Present
WGRZ 2003 - 2005
WIVB-TV 1985 - 2003
Skills
Public Speaking, Editing, Teaching, Video, Television, Photography, Marketing, Theatre
Education
Goldsmiths College, U. of London 1979 — 1980
BA, History
Southern Methodist University 1976 — 1980
BFA Theatre, BA History, Acting, Western cultural and social history
Gary Benzel's WIVB TV Experience May 1988 - December 1991
Job Buffalo ReuseIT Inc.
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Buffalo ReuseIT Inc. 2015 - Present
WKBW-TV May 2010 - September 2011
WIVB/WNLO-TV (LIN TV Corp) October 1992 - September 2008
WIVB-TV May 1988 - December 1991
Skills
Broadcast Television, Video Production, Studio Camera Operation, Floor Director, Teleprompter Operation, Sound Board Operation, Master Control, Broadcast Automation, Studio Lighting, Video Editing, Non-linear Editing, Avid, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, FTP, Broadcast, Television, Video, Digital Video, Sound, HD Video, Broadcast Engineering, Editing
Education
Erie Community College 1986 — 1988
Associate's degree, Communications Equipment Technology
Buffalo ReuseIT Inc. 2015 - Present
WKBW-TV May 2010 - September 2011
WIVB/WNLO-TV (LIN TV Corp) October 1992 - September 2008
WIVB-TV May 1988 - December 1991
Skills
Broadcast Television, Video Production, Studio Camera Operation, Floor Director, Teleprompter Operation, Sound Board Operation, Master Control, Broadcast Automation, Studio Lighting, Video Editing, Non-linear Editing, Avid, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, FTP, Broadcast, Television, Video, Digital Video, Sound, HD Video, Broadcast Engineering, Editing
Education
Erie Community College 1986 — 1988
Associate's degree, Communications Equipment Technology
Jane Stoyle Welch Jane Stoyle Welch's WIVB TV Experience 1980 - 1981
Job Director of Communications, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Industry Civil Engineering
Experience
University at Buffalo September 2013 - Present
University at Buffalo January 1987 - August 2013
Comptek Research 1982 - 1987
Nanodata Corp. 1981 - 1982
WIVB-TV 1980 - 1981
Skills
Editing, Newsletters, Publications, Journalism, Web Content, Research, Social Media, Nonprofits, Publicity, Proposal Writing, Social Networking, Photoshop, Brochures, Proofreading, Technical Writing, Community Outreach, Copywriting, Editorial, Public Speaking, Copy Editing, Public Relations, Microsoft Office
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo
BA, Journalism
University at Buffalo September 2013 - Present
University at Buffalo January 1987 - August 2013
Comptek Research 1982 - 1987
Nanodata Corp. 1981 - 1982
WIVB-TV 1980 - 1981
Skills
Editing, Newsletters, Publications, Journalism, Web Content, Research, Social Media, Nonprofits, Publicity, Proposal Writing, Social Networking, Photoshop, Brochures, Proofreading, Technical Writing, Community Outreach, Copywriting, Editorial, Public Speaking, Copy Editing, Public Relations, Microsoft Office
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo
BA, Journalism
Michele Mehaffy Michele Mehaffy's WIVB TV Experience August 2002 - July 2011
Job Consumer Affairs Manager, Buffalo Division at Wegmans Food Markets
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Wegmans Food Markets February 2014 - Present
Unyts February 2012 - February 2014
WIVB TV August 2002 - July 2011
WPBN, Traverse City, MI November 1998 - July 2002
Skills
Broadcast, Media Relations, Press Releases, Public Relations, Broadcast Journalism, News Writing, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Event Planning, Social Media, Editing, Event Management, Newsletters, Internal Communications, Blogging, Marketing, Social Networking, Nonprofits, Marketing Strategy, Copywriting, Research, Editorial, Feature Articles, Strategic Communications, Publicity, Social Media Marketing, Fundraising, Corporate Communications, Video Editing, Web Content, Television, Message Development, Voice Over, Marketing Communications, Facebook, Crisis Communications
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo 1993 — 1996
BA, Communications/Journalism
Wegmans Food Markets February 2014 - Present
Unyts February 2012 - February 2014
WIVB TV August 2002 - July 2011
WPBN, Traverse City, MI November 1998 - July 2002
Skills
Broadcast, Media Relations, Press Releases, Public Relations, Broadcast Journalism, News Writing, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Event Planning, Social Media, Editing, Event Management, Newsletters, Internal Communications, Blogging, Marketing, Social Networking, Nonprofits, Marketing Strategy, Copywriting, Research, Editorial, Feature Articles, Strategic Communications, Publicity, Social Media Marketing, Fundraising, Corporate Communications, Video Editing, Web Content, Television, Message Development, Voice Over, Marketing Communications, Facebook, Crisis Communications
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo 1993 — 1996
BA, Communications/Journalism
Roberta Hollingsworth's WIVB TV Experience January 1993 - September 1994
Job Television Production Specialist
Industry Media Production
Experience
DIRECTV 2014 - 2014
DIRECTV 2014 - 2014
DIRECTV 2014 - 2014
Comcast Media Center September 1994 - December 2010
WIVB-TV January 1993 - September 1994
WUTV 1987 - 1991
Skills
Directed remote shoots...., Camera and teleprompter..., Sony HDCAM, Digibeta..., Closed Captioning...., Encoding and Playback..., Authorization and..., Vectorscope and..., ScheduAll, Microsoft..., Broadcast Engineering, Broadcast Television, Broadcast, Camera, Editing, Commercials, Encoding, HD Video, Live Events, Management, Master Control, Playback, Sound, Switchers, VOD, Television, Video, Video Production
Education
Buffalo State College
DIRECTV 2014 - 2014
DIRECTV 2014 - 2014
DIRECTV 2014 - 2014
Comcast Media Center September 1994 - December 2010
WIVB-TV January 1993 - September 1994
WUTV 1987 - 1991
Skills
Directed remote shoots...., Camera and teleprompter..., Sony HDCAM, Digibeta..., Closed Captioning...., Encoding and Playback..., Authorization and..., Vectorscope and..., ScheduAll, Microsoft..., Broadcast Engineering, Broadcast Television, Broadcast, Camera, Editing, Commercials, Encoding, HD Video, Live Events, Management, Master Control, Playback, Sound, Switchers, VOD, Television, Video, Video Production
Education
Buffalo State College
Maribeth Tamsen Maribeth Tamsen's WIVB TV Experience January 2009 - May 2009
Job Staff Assistant at University at Buffalo (UB)
Industry Government Relations
Experience
University at Buffalo (UB) June 2015 - Present
University at Buffalo's NYS Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics & Life Sciences (CBLS) June 2012 - June 2015
University Pediatric Associates June 2010 - August 2011
WIVB-TV January 2009 - May 2009
M&T Bank/M&T Mortgage October 2003 - July 2006
Wegmans Food Markets August 1996 - October 2003
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo 2007 — 2009
Journalism, Broadcast and Print Journalism
University at Buffalo (UB) June 2015 - Present
University at Buffalo's NYS Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics & Life Sciences (CBLS) June 2012 - June 2015
University Pediatric Associates June 2010 - August 2011
WIVB-TV January 2009 - May 2009
M&T Bank/M&T Mortgage October 2003 - July 2006
Wegmans Food Markets August 1996 - October 2003
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo 2007 — 2009
Journalism, Broadcast and Print Journalism
Erin Colvin-Collins's WIVB TV Experience September 1999 - August 2001
Job Local Sales Manager at WKBWTV
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
WKBW-TV July 2013 - Present
David Collins Productions November 2006 - Present
WKBW-TV June 2003 - October 2006
Citadel Broadcasting April 2002 - May 2003
WIVB-TV September 1999 - August 2001
CBS Radio/WLCE-FM September 1997 - July 1999
WUTV Fox 29 June 1995 - September 1997
Skills
Advertising, Radio, New Business Development, Fundraising, Producing, Line Producing, Television, Event Planning, Sponsorship Generation, Advertising Sales, Leadership, Sales, CRM, Market Planning, Sponsorship, Marketing, Sales Management, Media Buying, Radio Advertising
Education
Canisius College 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
WKBW-TV July 2013 - Present
David Collins Productions November 2006 - Present
WKBW-TV June 2003 - October 2006
Citadel Broadcasting April 2002 - May 2003
WIVB-TV September 1999 - August 2001
CBS Radio/WLCE-FM September 1997 - July 1999
WUTV Fox 29 June 1995 - September 1997
Skills
Advertising, Radio, New Business Development, Fundraising, Producing, Line Producing, Television, Event Planning, Sponsorship Generation, Advertising Sales, Leadership, Sales, CRM, Market Planning, Sponsorship, Marketing, Sales Management, Media Buying, Radio Advertising
Education
Canisius College 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Brian B. Meany's WIVB TV Experience 1990 - 1992
Job Independent
Industry Online Media
Experience
Triton Digital August 2008 - April 2015
Business Growth Resources September 2006 - August 2008
WUTV / WNYO TV Sinclair Broadcasting October 2002 - September 2006
Meany Ventures June 2000 - October 2002
WBEN-AM / WGR-AM Sinclair Broadcasting March 1997 - June 2000
WIVB TV 1990 - 1992
Buckley Broadcasting - WDRC AM/FM 1987 - 1990
Skills
Digital Media, Sales, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Management, Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Advertising, Leadership, Marketing
Education
Ohio Wesleyan University 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Triton Digital August 2008 - April 2015
Business Growth Resources September 2006 - August 2008
WUTV / WNYO TV Sinclair Broadcasting October 2002 - September 2006
Meany Ventures June 2000 - October 2002
WBEN-AM / WGR-AM Sinclair Broadcasting March 1997 - June 2000
WIVB TV 1990 - 1992
Buckley Broadcasting - WDRC AM/FM 1987 - 1990
Skills
Digital Media, Sales, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Management, Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Advertising, Leadership, Marketing
Education
Ohio Wesleyan University 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Rick Pfeiffer Rick Pfeiffer's WIVB TV Experience 1982 - 2000
Job Investigative Reporter at Niagara Gazette
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Foggy Bottom Productions 2002 - Present
Niagara Gazette October 2001 - Present
AFTRA (American Federation of Television & Radio Artists) 2007 - Present
KTVT TV (CBS O &O) July 2000 - November 2000
WIVB TV 1982 - 2000
WBEN RADIO 1978 - 1982
WDOE RADIO 1977 - 1978
Skills
Investigative Reporting, Radio News, Television News, Broadcast Journalism, Print Journalism, News Anchoring, Media Relations, Press Releases, Social Media, Public Relations, Blogging, Editing, Public Speaking
Education
The George Washington University 1974 — 1976
Master of Arts (MA), Legsilative Affairs
State University of New York College at Buffalo 1970 — 1974
BA, Political Science, Economics and Journalism
Foggy Bottom Productions 2002 - Present
Niagara Gazette October 2001 - Present
AFTRA (American Federation of Television & Radio Artists) 2007 - Present
KTVT TV (CBS O &O) July 2000 - November 2000
WIVB TV 1982 - 2000
WBEN RADIO 1978 - 1982
WDOE RADIO 1977 - 1978
Skills
Investigative Reporting, Radio News, Television News, Broadcast Journalism, Print Journalism, News Anchoring, Media Relations, Press Releases, Social Media, Public Relations, Blogging, Editing, Public Speaking
Education
The George Washington University 1974 — 1976
Master of Arts (MA), Legsilative Affairs
State University of New York College at Buffalo 1970 — 1974
BA, Political Science, Economics and Journalism
Christopher Horvatits Christopher Horvatits's WIVB TV Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job Photojournalist at WWNYTV
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
WWNY-TV July 2013 - Present
Salvatore's Italian Gardens Restaurant June 2008 - June 2013
WTOP-10 TV October 2012 - March 2013
WTOP-10 TV September 2009 - March 2013
WTOP-10 TV September 2010 - May 2012
WIVB/WNLO-TV (LIN TV Corp) May 2011 - August 2011
WIVB-TV May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Writing, Video Editing, Investigation, Facebook, Twitter
Education
State University of New York College at Oswego 2009 — 2013
WWNY-TV July 2013 - Present
Salvatore's Italian Gardens Restaurant June 2008 - June 2013
WTOP-10 TV October 2012 - March 2013
WTOP-10 TV September 2009 - March 2013
WTOP-10 TV September 2010 - May 2012
WIVB/WNLO-TV (LIN TV Corp) May 2011 - August 2011
WIVB-TV May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Writing, Video Editing, Investigation, Facebook, Twitter
Education
State University of New York College at Oswego 2009 — 2013
Kathy Swenson Kathy Swenson's WIVB TV Experience May 1996 - August 2005
Job Executive Director for Mercy Hospital Foundation and Catholic Health Continuing & Home Care Foundation
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Catholic Health Services April 2012 - Present
Gateway-Longview August 2005 - April 2012
WIVB-TV May 1996 - August 2005
WJAC-TV News Center November 1995 - May 1996
Skills
Fundraising, Special Events..., Grants, Sponsorship Generation, Annual Giving, Major Gift Development, Planned Giving, Donor Development, Media Relations, Public Relations, Program Development, Foundations, Leadership, Speech Writing, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Newsletters, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Non-profits, Community Development, Leadership Development, Event Management, Management, Grant Writing, Sponsorship, Budgets, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, Social Media Marketing, Mental Health, Press Releases
Education
Penn State University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
State University of New York College at Buffalo
Masters of Science, Public Relations Management
Catholic Health Services April 2012 - Present
Gateway-Longview August 2005 - April 2012
WIVB-TV May 1996 - August 2005
WJAC-TV News Center November 1995 - May 1996
Skills
Fundraising, Special Events..., Grants, Sponsorship Generation, Annual Giving, Major Gift Development, Planned Giving, Donor Development, Media Relations, Public Relations, Program Development, Foundations, Leadership, Speech Writing, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Newsletters, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Non-profits, Community Development, Leadership Development, Event Management, Management, Grant Writing, Sponsorship, Budgets, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, Social Media Marketing, Mental Health, Press Releases
Education
Penn State University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
State University of New York College at Buffalo
Masters of Science, Public Relations Management
Billy Vargus's WIVB TV Experience 1994 - 1997
Job President, HIT Productions
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
H.I.T. Productions August 2009 - Present
WTXF/FOX 29 1997 - 2009
WIVB-TV 1994 - 1997
WWOR-TV, New York May 1992 - August 1993
WHYY-TV, Wilmington October 1985 - May 1990
CBS3/KYW News 1985 - 1985
Skills
Directing, Broadcast, Screenwriting, Radio, Film Production, Singing, Independent Film, Voice Over, Acting, Editing, Sports, Journalism, Video Production, Television, Producing, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Broadcast Journalism, Press Releases, Commercials, Voice Acting, Comedy, Final Cut Pro, Sound, Broadcast Television, Entertainment, Avid, Film, Video, Non-linear Editing, Storytelling, Media Production, Camera, Videography, Commentating, Communication
Education
Temple University 1977 — 1980
BA, Radio-TV-Film
Temple University
Radio-TV-Film
H.I.T. Productions August 2009 - Present
WTXF/FOX 29 1997 - 2009
WIVB-TV 1994 - 1997
WWOR-TV, New York May 1992 - August 1993
WHYY-TV, Wilmington October 1985 - May 1990
CBS3/KYW News 1985 - 1985
Skills
Directing, Broadcast, Screenwriting, Radio, Film Production, Singing, Independent Film, Voice Over, Acting, Editing, Sports, Journalism, Video Production, Television, Producing, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Broadcast Journalism, Press Releases, Commercials, Voice Acting, Comedy, Final Cut Pro, Sound, Broadcast Television, Entertainment, Avid, Film, Video, Non-linear Editing, Storytelling, Media Production, Camera, Videography, Commentating, Communication
Education
Temple University 1977 — 1980
BA, Radio-TV-Film
Temple University
Radio-TV-Film
Bryn Burns's WIVB TV Experience April 1981 - March 1991
Job Manager, Research at Frank N Magid Associates
Industry Market Research
Experience
Magid Associates, Inc June 2005 - Present
Frank N. Magid Associates 2005 - Present
2005 Meredith Broadcasting March 2002 - May 2005
Cable News Network January 1999 - January 2002
KCRA-TV & KQCA-TV July 1996 - January 1999
Allbritton Communications, District of Columbia March 1991 - January 1996
WIVB-TV April 1981 - March 1991
Education
Niagara University
Bachelor of Arts, English-Communications
Magid Associates, Inc June 2005 - Present
Frank N. Magid Associates 2005 - Present
2005 Meredith Broadcasting March 2002 - May 2005
Cable News Network January 1999 - January 2002
KCRA-TV & KQCA-TV July 1996 - January 1999
Allbritton Communications, District of Columbia March 1991 - January 1996
WIVB-TV April 1981 - March 1991
Education
Niagara University
Bachelor of Arts, English-Communications
Tad O'Rourke's WIVB TV Experience 2001 - Present
Job National Sales Manager at WIVB
Industry Broadcast Media
Chris Musial's WIVB TV Experience President & General ManagerWIVB / WNLO TV - LIN Television1979 - Present
Job President & General Manager at WIVBTV
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
WIVB-TV President & General ManagerWIVB / WNLO TV - LIN Television1979 - Present
Education
Medaille College 1976 — 1980
WIVB-TV President & General ManagerWIVB / WNLO TV - LIN Television1979 - Present
Education
Medaille College 1976 — 1980
Dave Vandivort's WIVB TV Experience September 1982 - April 1985
Job Senior Director at KMBCTV
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
KMBC-TV Arrowvision Control Room DirectorKansas City ChiefsAugust 1989 - January 2010
WIVB-TV September 1982 - April 1985
KTIV-TV June 1978 - September 1982
Skills
Non-linear Editing, Broadcast Journalism, Television, New Media, Avid, HD Video, Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, Media Relations, Broadcast, Broadcast Television, Videography, Media Production, Digital Media, Video Production, Video, Producing, Digital Video, Radio, Social Media, Breaking News, Camera, Web Video, Radio Broadcasting, ENPS
Education
Briar Cliff University 1976 — 1980
BA, Mass Communication
KMBC-TV Arrowvision Control Room DirectorKansas City ChiefsAugust 1989 - January 2010
WIVB-TV September 1982 - April 1985
KTIV-TV June 1978 - September 1982
Skills
Non-linear Editing, Broadcast Journalism, Television, New Media, Avid, HD Video, Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, Media Relations, Broadcast, Broadcast Television, Videography, Media Production, Digital Media, Video Production, Video, Producing, Digital Video, Radio, Social Media, Breaking News, Camera, Web Video, Radio Broadcasting, ENPS
Education
Briar Cliff University 1976 — 1980
BA, Mass Communication
Pamm Lent's WIVB TV Experience asst. news directorWIVB\WNLO-TV1994 - Present
Job DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT WNY
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
WIVB-TV asst. news directorWIVB\WNLO-TV1994 - Present
WIVB / WNLO TV - LIN Television 1994 - Present
WIVB 1994 - Present
Skills
New Media, News Writing, Journalism, Non-linear Editing, Broadcast, Television, Broadcast Journalism, Press Releases, Video Editing, Video Production, Broadcast Television, Media Relations, Public Relations, Storytelling, Final Cut Pro, Avid, Radio, Video, Public Speaking, ENPS
Education
State University of New York at Buffalo 1977 — 1981
Political Science and Government
WIVB-TV asst. news directorWIVB\WNLO-TV1994 - Present
WIVB / WNLO TV - LIN Television 1994 - Present
WIVB 1994 - Present
Skills
New Media, News Writing, Journalism, Non-linear Editing, Broadcast, Television, Broadcast Journalism, Press Releases, Video Editing, Video Production, Broadcast Television, Media Relations, Public Relations, Storytelling, Final Cut Pro, Avid, Radio, Video, Public Speaking, ENPS
Education
State University of New York at Buffalo 1977 — 1981
Political Science and Government
Mylous Hairston's WIVB TV Experience August 1990 - February 2011
Job Public relations, communications and marketing consultant. Associate at NICL Insurance Services, LLC
Industry Insurance
Experience
NICL Insurance Services, LLC March 2015 - Present
Ellicott Hospitality September 2012 - February 2013
WIVB-TV August 1990 - February 2011
Skills
Broadcast Television, Radio Broadcasting, Communication Skills, Public Speaking, News Writing, Crisis Communications, Marketing Communications, Photoshop, Marketing, Event Management, Radio, Social Media, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Broadcast, Time Management, Broadcast Journalism, Microsoft Office, Advertising, Television, Journalism, Social Networking, Public Relations, Writing News Releases, Creative Writing, Publicity, Leadership, Blogging, Copy Editing, Editing, Internal Communications, Press Releases, Community Development, Nonprofits, Storytelling, Facebook, Interviews, Training, Media Relations, Video, New Media, Strategy, Video Production, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy, Newsletters, Management, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications
Education
Buffalo State College 1983 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts, Broadcasting
City Honors High School
NICL Insurance Services, LLC March 2015 - Present
Ellicott Hospitality September 2012 - February 2013
WIVB-TV August 1990 - February 2011
Skills
Broadcast Television, Radio Broadcasting, Communication Skills, Public Speaking, News Writing, Crisis Communications, Marketing Communications, Photoshop, Marketing, Event Management, Radio, Social Media, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Broadcast, Time Management, Broadcast Journalism, Microsoft Office, Advertising, Television, Journalism, Social Networking, Public Relations, Writing News Releases, Creative Writing, Publicity, Leadership, Blogging, Copy Editing, Editing, Internal Communications, Press Releases, Community Development, Nonprofits, Storytelling, Facebook, Interviews, Training, Media Relations, Video, New Media, Strategy, Video Production, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy, Newsletters, Management, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications
Education
Buffalo State College 1983 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts, Broadcasting
City Honors High School
Connie Wurstner, PHR's WIVB TV Experience 1981 - 2007
Job Human Resources Coordinator at Watts Architecture & Engineering
Industry Civil Engineering
Experience
Watts Architecture & Engineering February 2008 - Present
Hart Hotels June 2007 - February 2008
WIVB-TV 1981 - 2007
Skills
ADP Payroll, Compensation, Payroll Processing, Paychex payroll, Workers Compensation, NYS Disability, Benefits Administration, Recruitment Advertising, 401k discrimination..., OSHA, COBRA Administration, 401k, COBRA, Deferred Compensation, Affirmative Action, Deltek, Paychex, Payroll
Education
Canisius College 2011 — 2011
PHR Certification, Human Resources
State University of New York College at Buffalo
H/R & Payroll
Watts Architecture & Engineering February 2008 - Present
Hart Hotels June 2007 - February 2008
WIVB-TV 1981 - 2007
Skills
ADP Payroll, Compensation, Payroll Processing, Paychex payroll, Workers Compensation, NYS Disability, Benefits Administration, Recruitment Advertising, 401k discrimination..., OSHA, COBRA Administration, 401k, COBRA, Deferred Compensation, Affirmative Action, Deltek, Paychex, Payroll
Education
Canisius College 2011 — 2011
PHR Certification, Human Resources
State University of New York College at Buffalo
H/R & Payroll
Elise Savattieri's WIVB TV Experience October 1984 - September 2007
Job Account Executive at Time Warner Cable
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
Time Warner Cable September 2008 - Present
WIVB TV October 1984 - September 2007
Skills
Media Planning, Account Management, Cold Calling, Management, Direct Marketing, Advertising, Advertising Sales, Sales Management, Sales, Online Advertising, Digital Media, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Event Planning, Event Management, Marketing, Selling, Direct Sales, Budgets, Sales Operations, Sales Process, New Business Development, Public Relations, Lead Generation, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Cable Television
Education
University of Rhode Island
Time Warner Cable September 2008 - Present
WIVB TV October 1984 - September 2007
Skills
Media Planning, Account Management, Cold Calling, Management, Direct Marketing, Advertising, Advertising Sales, Sales Management, Sales, Online Advertising, Digital Media, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Event Planning, Event Management, Marketing, Selling, Direct Sales, Budgets, Sales Operations, Sales Process, New Business Development, Public Relations, Lead Generation, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Cable Television
Education
University of Rhode Island
Richard Reeve's WIVB TV Experience May 1987 - June 1994
Job Reporter at WJLATV
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
WJLA-TV February 2003 - Present
American University September 2009 - December 2009
WTHR-TV November 2000 - December 2002
WTHR-TV August 1997 - November 2000
WTNH-TV June 1994 - August 1997
WIVB-TV May 1987 - June 1994
KARK-TV December 1984 - May 1987
WSAV-TV December 1980 - December 1984
Skills
Storytelling, Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Politics, Investigative Reporting, Camera, News Writing, Television, Broadcast, Blogging, Breaking News, ENPS, Video
Education
Emerson College 1978 — 1980
Bachelor of Science, Broadcast Journalism/ Mass Communications
WJLA-TV February 2003 - Present
American University September 2009 - December 2009
WTHR-TV November 2000 - December 2002
WTHR-TV August 1997 - November 2000
WTNH-TV June 1994 - August 1997
WIVB-TV May 1987 - June 1994
KARK-TV December 1984 - May 1987
WSAV-TV December 1980 - December 1984
Skills
Storytelling, Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Politics, Investigative Reporting, Camera, News Writing, Television, Broadcast, Blogging, Breaking News, ENPS, Video
Education
Emerson College 1978 — 1980
Bachelor of Science, Broadcast Journalism/ Mass Communications
Ronald Gabalski's WIVB TV Experience September 1994 - Present
Job Photojournalist/Editor at WIVB TV
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
NABET-CWA Local 51025 January 2000 - Present
WIVB - TV September 1994 - Present
WIVB / WNLO TV - LIN Television 1994 - Present
NABET/CWA Local 51028 June 1994 - September 1994
WICU - TV September 1991 - September 1994
WKSN November 1988 - February 1991
Skills
Television, Broadcast, Non-linear Editing, Camera, Avid, XDCAM, Shooting, Videography, Video Editing, Video, Video Production, Post Production, Broadcast Television, Editing, Audio Editing, Sound, ENPS, Producing, Broadcast Journalism, Camera Operating, News Writing, Radio, New Media, Radio Broadcasting, Camera Operation
Education
State University of New York College at Fredonia 1988 — 1989
Communications
Niagara County Community College 1986 — 1988
AS, Communications -Broadcasting
Alden Central School 1983 — 1986
NABET-CWA Local 51025 January 2000 - Present
WIVB - TV September 1994 - Present
WIVB / WNLO TV - LIN Television 1994 - Present
NABET/CWA Local 51028 June 1994 - September 1994
WICU - TV September 1991 - September 1994
WKSN November 1988 - February 1991
Skills
Television, Broadcast, Non-linear Editing, Camera, Avid, XDCAM, Shooting, Videography, Video Editing, Video, Video Production, Post Production, Broadcast Television, Editing, Audio Editing, Sound, ENPS, Producing, Broadcast Journalism, Camera Operating, News Writing, Radio, New Media, Radio Broadcasting, Camera Operation
Education
State University of New York College at Fredonia 1988 — 1989
Communications
Niagara County Community College 1986 — 1988
AS, Communications -Broadcasting
Alden Central School 1983 — 1986
Debra Park's WIVB TV Experience 2007 - September 2015
Job Owner/Big Brand Theory Communication LLC
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Buffalo State College November 2013 - Present
Big Brand Theory Communication LLC September 2013 - Present
WIVB-TV 2007 - September 2015
Canisius College July 2007 - June 2013
Canisius College June 1998 - June 2008
Roswell Park Cancer Institute June 1995 - June 1998
Roswell Park Cancer Institute April 1993 - June 1995
Skills
Crisis Communications, Crisis Management, Public Relations, Leadership, Team Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Web Services, Brand Development, Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Television, Broadcast Journalism, Magazines, Brochures, Direct Mail, Art Direction, Event Planning, Event Management, Marketing, Media Relations, Newsletters, Fundraising, Press Releases, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Social Media
Education
Canisius College
MS, Communication & Leadership
Buffalo State College November 2013 - Present
Big Brand Theory Communication LLC September 2013 - Present
WIVB-TV 2007 - September 2015
Canisius College July 2007 - June 2013
Canisius College June 1998 - June 2008
Roswell Park Cancer Institute June 1995 - June 1998
Roswell Park Cancer Institute April 1993 - June 1995
Skills
Crisis Communications, Crisis Management, Public Relations, Leadership, Team Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Web Services, Brand Development, Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Television, Broadcast Journalism, Magazines, Brochures, Direct Mail, Art Direction, Event Planning, Event Management, Marketing, Media Relations, Newsletters, Fundraising, Press Releases, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Social Media
Education
Canisius College
MS, Communication & Leadership
Carol Nigrelli's WIVB TV Experience December 1979 - June 2002
Job Writer at Omaha Publications
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Omaha Publications August 2009 - Present
WIVB-TV December 1979 - June 2002
WIVB/WNLO-TV (LIN TV Corp) 1979 - 2002
WIVB/WNLO-TV (LIN TV Corp) 1979 - 2002
WHP-TV January 1978 - September 1979
WKBO Radio 1974 - 1977
Skills
Editing, Marketing Communications, News Writing, Journalism, Media Relations, Copy Editing, Blogging, Copywriting, Broadcast, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Fundraising, Social Media, Teaching, Digital Media
Education
State University of New York at Buffalo 1992 — 1993
WILSON COLLEGE
BA, LATIN AND GREEK
Omaha Publications August 2009 - Present
WIVB-TV December 1979 - June 2002
WIVB/WNLO-TV (LIN TV Corp) 1979 - 2002
WIVB/WNLO-TV (LIN TV Corp) 1979 - 2002
WHP-TV January 1978 - September 1979
WKBO Radio 1974 - 1977
Skills
Editing, Marketing Communications, News Writing, Journalism, Media Relations, Copy Editing, Blogging, Copywriting, Broadcast, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Fundraising, Social Media, Teaching, Digital Media
Education
State University of New York at Buffalo 1992 — 1993
WILSON COLLEGE
BA, LATIN AND GREEK
Laura Vishneowski's WIVB TV Experience September 2012 - Present
Job
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
WIVB-TV September 2012 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Business, Customer Service, Community Outreach
Education
Buffalo State College 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business Administration and Management, General, Senior
WIVB-TV September 2012 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Business, Customer Service, Community Outreach
Education
Buffalo State College 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business Administration and Management, General, Senior
Mary Beth Wrobel's WIVB TV Experience 2000 - 2009
Job
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Cascade Dafo October 2013 - Present
WGRZ-TV December 2009 - Present
Legal Services 1998 - October 2013
YMCA Buffalo Niagara 2012 - 2013
WIVB-TV 2000 - 2009
WROC-TV 1998 - 2000
ADP Inc 1997 - 1998
Skills
Meteorology, Forensics,..., Knowledge of Microsoft..., Customer Service,..., Leadership, Event Management, Television, Management, Training, Avid, Weather, Broadcast, Public Speaking, Marketing, Public Relations, Media Relations, Marketing Strategy, Radio, Time Management, Recruiting, Analysis, Customer Service, Social Media, Event Planning, Social Networking, Video, Voice Over, Editing, Team Building
Education
State University of New York College at Brockport
Bachelor of Science (BS), Meteorology, Cum Laude
State University of New York College at Fredonia
Bachelor of Science (BS), Communications/Media, Magna Cum Laude
Cascade Dafo October 2013 - Present
WGRZ-TV December 2009 - Present
Legal Services 1998 - October 2013
YMCA Buffalo Niagara 2012 - 2013
WIVB-TV 2000 - 2009
WROC-TV 1998 - 2000
ADP Inc 1997 - 1998
Skills
Meteorology, Forensics,..., Knowledge of Microsoft..., Customer Service,..., Leadership, Event Management, Television, Management, Training, Avid, Weather, Broadcast, Public Speaking, Marketing, Public Relations, Media Relations, Marketing Strategy, Radio, Time Management, Recruiting, Analysis, Customer Service, Social Media, Event Planning, Social Networking, Video, Voice Over, Editing, Team Building
Education
State University of New York College at Brockport
Bachelor of Science (BS), Meteorology, Cum Laude
State University of New York College at Fredonia
Bachelor of Science (BS), Communications/Media, Magna Cum Laude
KOMU-TV
WHDH-TV
WGN-TV
WJLA-TV
WSB-TV
WFAA-TV
Thirteen/WNET
WUSA-TV