WLS TV Chicago
Industry: Television station
DescriptionWLS-TV, virtual channel 7, is an ABC owned-and-operated television station licensed to Chicago, Illinois, United States. The station is owned by the ABC Owned Television Stations subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. Channels: Digital: 44 (UHF); (shared with WXFT-DT; to move to 22 (UHF)); Virtual: 7 (PSIP) Headquarters: Chicago, IL Founded: September 17, 1948, Chicago, IL Former callsigns: WENR-TV (1948–1953); WBKB-TV (1953–1968) Affiliations: American Broadcasting Company (Owned-and-operated station), Live Well Network
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WLS TV Chicago Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Sylvia Perez Sylvia Perez's WLS TV Chicago Experience September 1989 - September 2013
Job Journalist, Producer, Media Coach and Speaker at Sylvia Perez Productions
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
Sylvia Perez Productions October 2014 - Present
WLS TV Chicago September 1989 - September 2013
Skills
Broadcast Journalism, Breaking News, Broadcast, Broadcast Television, ENPS, Radio Broadcasting, Avid Newscutter, Avid, Non-linear Editing, Field Producing, Storytelling, Radio, Radio Host, Television News, Current Affairs, Media Production, Television, Voice Over, News Anchoring, Live Broadcast, Teleprompter, Field Production, Journalism, Video Production
Education
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor Of Science/Radito/TV/Film, Radio and Television
Sylvia Perez Productions October 2014 - Present
WLS TV Chicago September 1989 - September 2013
Skills
Broadcast Journalism, Breaking News, Broadcast, Broadcast Television, ENPS, Radio Broadcasting, Avid Newscutter, Avid, Non-linear Editing, Field Producing, Storytelling, Radio, Radio Host, Television News, Current Affairs, Media Production, Television, Voice Over, News Anchoring, Live Broadcast, Teleprompter, Field Production, Journalism, Video Production
Education
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor Of Science/Radito/TV/Film, Radio and Television
Alan Weintraub Alan Weintraub's WLS TV Chicago Experience December 1996 - September 2000
Job Midwest Regional Sales Manager at CADENT NETWORK
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
CADENT NETWORK formerly Telamerica Media January 2012 - Present
Alan Weintraub & Associates 1998 - Present
Navteq (a Nokia Company) 2008 - January 2012
The Walt Disney Company- Disney Vacation Club May 2007 - June 2010
Pappas Telecasting January 2006 - December 2007
National Cable Communications March 2001 - September 2006
WLS-TV Chicago December 1996 - September 2000
Hair Performers Corporate January 1980 - May 1992
Gams Communications 1976 - 1980
WYEN 1974 - 1979
Skills
Voice Over, New Business Development, Sales Management, Sales, New Media, Business Development, Sponsorship, Retail, Networking, Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Account Management, Lead Generation, Online Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Media Buying, Video, Broadcast, Marketing Communications, Media Planning, Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Television, Digital Media, Salesforce.com, Email Marketing, Sales Process, Radio, Direct Marketing, Online Marketing, Sales Presentations, CRM, Advertising Sales, Social Networking, Creative Direction, Digital Strategy, Leadership, Management, Mobile Advertising, Facebook, SEM, Brand Development, Public Relations, Copywriting, Radio Advertising, Mobile Marketing
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1966 — 1970
Bachelor of Science, Communications
New Trier East High School
High School Diploma
CADENT NETWORK formerly Telamerica Media January 2012 - Present
Alan Weintraub & Associates 1998 - Present
Navteq (a Nokia Company) 2008 - January 2012
The Walt Disney Company- Disney Vacation Club May 2007 - June 2010
Pappas Telecasting January 2006 - December 2007
National Cable Communications March 2001 - September 2006
WLS-TV Chicago December 1996 - September 2000
Hair Performers Corporate January 1980 - May 1992
Gams Communications 1976 - 1980
WYEN 1974 - 1979
Skills
Voice Over, New Business Development, Sales Management, Sales, New Media, Business Development, Sponsorship, Retail, Networking, Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Account Management, Lead Generation, Online Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Media Buying, Video, Broadcast, Marketing Communications, Media Planning, Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Television, Digital Media, Salesforce.com, Email Marketing, Sales Process, Radio, Direct Marketing, Online Marketing, Sales Presentations, CRM, Advertising Sales, Social Networking, Creative Direction, Digital Strategy, Leadership, Management, Mobile Advertising, Facebook, SEM, Brand Development, Public Relations, Copywriting, Radio Advertising, Mobile Marketing
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1966 — 1970
Bachelor of Science, Communications
New Trier East High School
High School Diploma
Ann Servedio Esp Ann Servedio Esp's WLS TV Chicago Experience August 2001 - Present
Job Editor (News) at WLSTV Chicago
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
WLS-TV Chicago August 2001 - Present
WTTW Chicago April 2000 - August 2001
WGN-TV April 1998 - August 2001
Columbia College Chicago May 1996 - June 1999
NBC 5 Chicago 1999 - 1999
Columbia College Chicago 1996 - 1999
Skills
Television, Broadcast, Video Production, Social Media, Editing, Final Cut Pro, Video, Video Editing, Journalism, Public Relations, Radio, Microsoft Office, Social Media Marketing, Avid, Digital Media
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1989 — 1995
BA, Television Production
Mother Theodore Guerin High School 1983 — 1987
Diploma, College Preparatory
WLS-TV Chicago August 2001 - Present
WTTW Chicago April 2000 - August 2001
WGN-TV April 1998 - August 2001
Columbia College Chicago May 1996 - June 1999
NBC 5 Chicago 1999 - 1999
Columbia College Chicago 1996 - 1999
Skills
Television, Broadcast, Video Production, Social Media, Editing, Final Cut Pro, Video, Video Editing, Journalism, Public Relations, Radio, Microsoft Office, Social Media Marketing, Avid, Digital Media
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1989 — 1995
BA, Television Production
Mother Theodore Guerin High School 1983 — 1987
Diploma, College Preparatory
Corinthian Burt Corinthian Burt's WLS TV Chicago Experience February 2011 - Present
Job Video Production (Camera Operator)
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
NHL Network June 2015 - Present
WLS-TV Chicago February 2011 - Present
CBurt Films July 2010 - Present
Big Ten Network August 2007 - Present
Program Productions, Inc. January 2006 - Present
ESPN April 2010 - Present
The Oprah Winfrey Show May 2007 - May 2011
Columbia College Chicago August 2003 - May 2007
Skills
Camera, Documentary, Video, Videography, Cinematography, Television Production, HD Video, Broadcast, Video Production, Jimmy Jib, Documentaries, Broadcast Television, Film Production, Media Production, Television, Producing, Camera Operating, Film, Music Videos, Reality, Sound, Camera Operation, Reality TV
Education
Columbia College Chicago
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Television: Production/ Directing, GPA 3.6
NHL Network June 2015 - Present
WLS-TV Chicago February 2011 - Present
CBurt Films July 2010 - Present
Big Ten Network August 2007 - Present
Program Productions, Inc. January 2006 - Present
ESPN April 2010 - Present
The Oprah Winfrey Show May 2007 - May 2011
Columbia College Chicago August 2003 - May 2007
Skills
Camera, Documentary, Video, Videography, Cinematography, Television Production, HD Video, Broadcast, Video Production, Jimmy Jib, Documentaries, Broadcast Television, Film Production, Media Production, Television, Producing, Camera Operating, Film, Music Videos, Reality, Sound, Camera Operation, Reality TV
Education
Columbia College Chicago
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Television: Production/ Directing, GPA 3.6
Mandi Dyner's WLS TV Chicago Experience February 2000 - June 2003
Job Vice President Sales, Western Region at SPOTLIGHT CINEMA NETWORK
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
SPOTLIGHT CINEMA NETWORK February 2012 - Present
Outcast/Pumptop TV February 2010 - March 2012
Screenvision May 2007 - June 2009
ABC National Television Sales July 2003 - June 2007
The Walt Disney Company 2000 - 2007
WLS-TV Chicago February 2000 - June 2003
Telerep 1997 - 2000
WCKG Radio 1996 - 1997
Skills
Advertising, Advertising Sales, Marketing, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Strategic Partnerships, Media Buying, Media Planning, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Account Management, Digital Strategy, New Media, New Business Development, Salesforce.com, Marketing Communications, Business Development
Education
University of Arizona 1989 — 1993
BS- Media Arts
SPOTLIGHT CINEMA NETWORK February 2012 - Present
Outcast/Pumptop TV February 2010 - March 2012
Screenvision May 2007 - June 2009
ABC National Television Sales July 2003 - June 2007
The Walt Disney Company 2000 - 2007
WLS-TV Chicago February 2000 - June 2003
Telerep 1997 - 2000
WCKG Radio 1996 - 1997
Skills
Advertising, Advertising Sales, Marketing, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Strategic Partnerships, Media Buying, Media Planning, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Account Management, Digital Strategy, New Media, New Business Development, Salesforce.com, Marketing Communications, Business Development
Education
University of Arizona 1989 — 1993
BS- Media Arts
Lisa Stephens's WLS TV Chicago Experience 1981 - 1990
Job Senior Strategist, SUNY Academic Innovation
Industry Higher Education
Experience
State University of New York 2012 - Present
University at Buffalo March 2010 - March 2012
CCUMC 2007 - 2010
WLS-TV Chicago 1981 - 1990
Skills
Strategy, Change Management, University Teaching, Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Access, Higher Education, E-Learning, Student Affairs, Distance Learning, Strategic Planning, Teaching Adults, Workshop Facilitation, Admissions, Instructional Design, Leadership, Program Development, Curriculum Design, Strategic Communications, Staff Development, Research, Editing, Social Media, Academic Administration, Leadership Development, Grants, Community Outreach, System Administration, Administration, Adult Education, Curriculum Development, Career Counseling, Fundraising, Teaching, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Student Development, Research Design, Data Analysis, Training, Social Networking, Higher Education..., Program Management, Technical Writing
Education
University at Buffalo 1998 — 2003
PhD, Higher Education Administration
Syracuse University 1990 — 1991
MS, Television, Radio, Film
Rochester Institute of Technology 1977 — 1981
BFA, Communication Design
State University of New York 2012 - Present
University at Buffalo March 2010 - March 2012
CCUMC 2007 - 2010
WLS-TV Chicago 1981 - 1990
Skills
Strategy, Change Management, University Teaching, Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Access, Higher Education, E-Learning, Student Affairs, Distance Learning, Strategic Planning, Teaching Adults, Workshop Facilitation, Admissions, Instructional Design, Leadership, Program Development, Curriculum Design, Strategic Communications, Staff Development, Research, Editing, Social Media, Academic Administration, Leadership Development, Grants, Community Outreach, System Administration, Administration, Adult Education, Curriculum Development, Career Counseling, Fundraising, Teaching, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Student Development, Research Design, Data Analysis, Training, Social Networking, Higher Education..., Program Management, Technical Writing
Education
University at Buffalo 1998 — 2003
PhD, Higher Education Administration
Syracuse University 1990 — 1991
MS, Television, Radio, Film
Rochester Institute of Technology 1977 — 1981
BFA, Communication Design
Willie Chriesman's WLS TV Chicago Experience 1984 - 1986
Job Owner, Chriesman & Associates
Industry Online Media
Experience
Chriesman & Associates November 2002 - Present
U Metro April 2012 - December 2014
Devonwood Media June 2006 - December 2009
WVTM/NBC 13, Birmingham 1997 - 2001
WCVB, Boston 1993 - 1997
Fox News Service, Washington, DC 1992 - 1993
KCNC. Denver 1990 - 1992
WDIV, Detroit 1986 - 1990
WLS-TV, Chicago 1984 - 1986
CNN, Atlanta 1980 - 1984
Skills
Video Production, Social Media, Media Relations, Television, Video, Public Relations, Editing, Broadcast, Public Speaking, Blogging, Journalism, Copywriting, New Media, Newspaper, Producing, Broadcast Journalism, Press Releases, Storytelling, Magazines, Digital Media, Publicity, Newsletters, News Writing, Content Strategy, Feature Articles, Radio, AP Style, Newspapers, Web Content, Editorial, Copy Editing, Social Networking, Multimedia, Publications, Media Production, Crisis Communications, Speech Writing, Publishing, Strategic Communications, Online Journalism
Education
Northwestern University 1976 — 1980
Bachelor's of Science in Journalism, Journalism
Hueytown High School, Hueytown, AL
Chriesman & Associates November 2002 - Present
U Metro April 2012 - December 2014
Devonwood Media June 2006 - December 2009
WVTM/NBC 13, Birmingham 1997 - 2001
WCVB, Boston 1993 - 1997
Fox News Service, Washington, DC 1992 - 1993
KCNC. Denver 1990 - 1992
WDIV, Detroit 1986 - 1990
WLS-TV, Chicago 1984 - 1986
CNN, Atlanta 1980 - 1984
Skills
Video Production, Social Media, Media Relations, Television, Video, Public Relations, Editing, Broadcast, Public Speaking, Blogging, Journalism, Copywriting, New Media, Newspaper, Producing, Broadcast Journalism, Press Releases, Storytelling, Magazines, Digital Media, Publicity, Newsletters, News Writing, Content Strategy, Feature Articles, Radio, AP Style, Newspapers, Web Content, Editorial, Copy Editing, Social Networking, Multimedia, Publications, Media Production, Crisis Communications, Speech Writing, Publishing, Strategic Communications, Online Journalism
Education
Northwestern University 1976 — 1980
Bachelor's of Science in Journalism, Journalism
Hueytown High School, Hueytown, AL
Julie A. Schorr's WLS TV Chicago Experience May 1986 - June 1989
Job Marketing Communications and Creative Services professional
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Hekemian & Co. May 2013 - Present
Questar Assessment, Inc. September 2010 - March 2013
EdisonLearning 2007 - April 2010
FactSet Research Systems, Inc. 2000 - 2007
The Color Wheel/ Manhattan Colorgraphics September 1989 - August 1999
Quantel, Inc. July 1986 - August 1989
WLS-TV, Chicago May 1986 - June 1989
Skills
Marketing Communications, Graphic Design, Creative Direction, Graphics, Project Management, High-end Retouching, Publications, Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Corporate Branding, Corporate Communications, Adobe Creative Suite, Image Manipulation, QuarkXPress, Marketing, Art, Art Direction
Education
Illinois State University 1979 — 1983
BS, Special Education, Graphic Design, Communications
Hekemian & Co. May 2013 - Present
Questar Assessment, Inc. September 2010 - March 2013
EdisonLearning 2007 - April 2010
FactSet Research Systems, Inc. 2000 - 2007
The Color Wheel/ Manhattan Colorgraphics September 1989 - August 1999
Quantel, Inc. July 1986 - August 1989
WLS-TV, Chicago May 1986 - June 1989
Skills
Marketing Communications, Graphic Design, Creative Direction, Graphics, Project Management, High-end Retouching, Publications, Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Corporate Branding, Corporate Communications, Adobe Creative Suite, Image Manipulation, QuarkXPress, Marketing, Art, Art Direction
Education
Illinois State University 1979 — 1983
BS, Special Education, Graphic Design, Communications
Al Yellon's WLS TV Chicago Experience June 1981 - July 2009
Job Senior Editor at SB Nation
Industry Publishing
Experience
SB Nation November 2009 - Present
WLS-TV Chicago June 1981 - July 2009
Skills
Sports Writing, Media Relations, Social Media, Editing, Copy Editing, Journalism, News Writing, Blogging, Web Content
Education
Northwestern University 1979 — 1980
MA, Radio/TV/Film
Colgate University 1974 — 1978
BA, Political Science
SB Nation November 2009 - Present
WLS-TV Chicago June 1981 - July 2009
Skills
Sports Writing, Media Relations, Social Media, Editing, Copy Editing, Journalism, News Writing, Blogging, Web Content
Education
Northwestern University 1979 — 1980
MA, Radio/TV/Film
Colgate University 1974 — 1978
BA, Political Science
Fran Preston's WLS TV Chicago Experience November 1982 - January 1987
Job Experienced media executive
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
CBS 2 CHICAGO August 2002 - January 2008
ABC, WLS-TV 1998 - 2002
WLS-TV Chicago November 1982 - January 1987
Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Research, Graphic Design, Broadcast, Marketing Strategy, Publicity, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Media Planning, Television, Management, Advertising, Marketing, Video Production, Social Networking, Digital Media, Facebook, Integrated Marketing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BA, English, Speech, Education
Northeastern Illinois University
MA, Mass Media & Communications, Marketing, Television, Production
Simmons College - Simmons School of Management
Program for Developing Managers, Management
CBS 2 CHICAGO August 2002 - January 2008
ABC, WLS-TV 1998 - 2002
WLS-TV Chicago November 1982 - January 1987
Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Research, Graphic Design, Broadcast, Marketing Strategy, Publicity, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Media Planning, Television, Management, Advertising, Marketing, Video Production, Social Networking, Digital Media, Facebook, Integrated Marketing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BA, English, Speech, Education
Northeastern Illinois University
MA, Mass Media & Communications, Marketing, Television, Production
Simmons College - Simmons School of Management
Program for Developing Managers, Management
Alyson Koch's WLS TV Chicago Experience April 2005 - Present
Job Newscast Director at WLSTV
Industry Media Production
Experience
WLS-TV Chicago April 2005 - Present
WCVB-TV Boston June 2000 - April 2005
WGNX-TV Atlanta January 1996 - June 2000
Skills
Video Production, Video Editing, Broadcast, Television, Videography, Video, Camera, Avid, Non-linear Editing, Post Production, ENPS, HD Video
Education
Michigan State University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Telecommunications
WLS-TV Chicago April 2005 - Present
WCVB-TV Boston June 2000 - April 2005
WGNX-TV Atlanta January 1996 - June 2000
Skills
Video Production, Video Editing, Broadcast, Television, Videography, Video, Camera, Avid, Non-linear Editing, Post Production, ENPS, HD Video
Education
Michigan State University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Telecommunications
John Malan's WLS TV Chicago Experience May 1978 - March 1980
Job Chief meteorologist at Journal Broadcast Group
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
Journal Broadcast Group February 1995 - Present
WTMJ Television/Journal Broadcast Group 1994 - Present
Journal Broadcast Group, Today's TMJ4 1994 - Present
WISN-TV, Milwaukee April 1980 - February 1994
WLS-TV, Chicago May 1978 - March 1980
Skills
Meteorology, On-air, On-camera, On-air Talent, Broadcast, Radio Broadcasting, Broadcast Television, Television, Weather, Broadcast Journalism, Radio, Non-linear Editing, Radio Host, Advertising, ENPS, Blogging, Social Media, Weather Forecasting, Public Relations, News Writing, Press Releases, Avid, Social Networking, Journalism, Video, Video Production, Video Editing, Adobe Audition, Final Cut Pro, Breaking News, Voice Over, Storytelling, New Media, Videography, Producing, Media Relations, Digital Media, Editing, Radio Producing, Camera, Radio Promotions, HD Video, AP Style, Copywriting, Facebook, Radio Programming, Multimedia, Radio Advertising, Newspapers, Media Production
Education
Northern Illinois University 1974 — 1975
Masters of Science Degree
Northeastern Illinois University 1972 — 1973
Bachelor's degree
Journal Broadcast Group February 1995 - Present
WTMJ Television/Journal Broadcast Group 1994 - Present
Journal Broadcast Group, Today's TMJ4 1994 - Present
WISN-TV, Milwaukee April 1980 - February 1994
WLS-TV, Chicago May 1978 - March 1980
Skills
Meteorology, On-air, On-camera, On-air Talent, Broadcast, Radio Broadcasting, Broadcast Television, Television, Weather, Broadcast Journalism, Radio, Non-linear Editing, Radio Host, Advertising, ENPS, Blogging, Social Media, Weather Forecasting, Public Relations, News Writing, Press Releases, Avid, Social Networking, Journalism, Video, Video Production, Video Editing, Adobe Audition, Final Cut Pro, Breaking News, Voice Over, Storytelling, New Media, Videography, Producing, Media Relations, Digital Media, Editing, Radio Producing, Camera, Radio Promotions, HD Video, AP Style, Copywriting, Facebook, Radio Programming, Multimedia, Radio Advertising, Newspapers, Media Production
Education
Northern Illinois University 1974 — 1975
Masters of Science Degree
Northeastern Illinois University 1972 — 1973
Bachelor's degree
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