Colette Boyd
July 9, 2019 by
Placing talent at the right place, at the right time.
Congratulations!
03/24/25
GILAT MELAMED joins NBC affiliate WXIA in Atlanta where she will be a General Assignment Reporter. Gilat comes to Atlanta from Raleigh where she was Lead Story Nightside Reporter at the CBS Affiliate. Gilat is a graduate of Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.
02/26/2025
JOLIE SHERMAN joins ABC Affiliate WXYZ in Detroit as a General Assignment Reporter/MMJ. Jolie, who is a native of the Motor City, is a graduate of Illinois State University and returns home to Detroit from the NBC O&O in Hartford where she served in the same role.
01/20/25
ANNIE SZATKOWSKI is promoted to Weekday Morning Anchor at FOX Affiliate WJZY in Charlotte. Annie most recently served as the station’s Monday through Friday Noon and 4pm Anchor/Reporter. Annie, who is a former Division 1 Gymnast, is a graduate of the University of Iowa.
10/22/24
HAYLEY FIXLER joins FOX O&O WNYW in New York as a Reporter and Fill-In Anchor. Hayley most recently worked as an Anchor/Reporter at the CBS Affiliate in Raleigh. Hayley is a graduate of The University of Maryland and the Phillip Merrill College of Journalism.
10/22/24
SPENCER THOMAS is promoted at the CW Affiliate KWGN in Denver as co- Anchor on “Daybreak On 2.” Spencer joined the station in 2022 and has been hosting “Great Day Colorado.” Spencer is a graduate of Central Michigan University.
10/22/24
ERIKA ERICKSON joins NBC Affiliate WDIV in Detroit where she will be a General Assignment Reporter. Erika most recently worked at FOX O&O WJBK in Detroit where she was a Reporter and Fill-In Anchor. Erika is a graduate of Wayne State University.
10/09/24
STEPHANIE WADE joins ABC O&O WLS as a General Assignment Reporter. Stephanie has freelanced at the station since 2021. Stephanie is a graduate of DePaul University.
09/25/24
JONATHAN NOVACK is the new Chief Meteorologist at KIAH in Houston. Jonathan comes from KTTV, the Fox affiliate in Los Angeles, where he covered the evening newscasts as a freelance Meteorologist. He also spent several years as the Weekend Meteorologist at KABC. Jonathan Novack is represented by Steve Koles of Mort Meisner Associates.
09/23/24
AMANDA GILBERT joins NBC Affiliate KUSA in Denver where she will be a General Assignment Reporter. Amanda comes from the ABC Affiliate in Salt Lake, where she has been a Reporter since 2022. Amanda is a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University.
09/20/24
ALLEN DEVLIN joins CBS O&O WCBS in New York where he will be an Anchor/Reporter. Allen most recently was a Weekday Anchor/Reporter at the CBS Affiliate in Atlanta. Allen, who holds a Master’s Degree in Journalism from Columbia, has won numerous awards for his work.
09/10/24
KARA JAMES is the newest addition to the WXMI weather team. James joins the Fox affiliate in Grand Rapids Michigan as their Evening Meteorologist. She has spent the last four years working at WeatherNation. Kara James is represented by Steve Koles of Mort Meisner Associates.
09/09/24
SOYOUNG KIM joins FOX O&O KMSP in Minneapolis where she will be a General Assignment Reporter. Kim comes from FOX Affiliate KPTV in Portland. Soyoung, who is fluent in Korean, is a graduate of University of Southern California.
08/22/24
SYDNEY CARIEL joins Gold and Blue Nation Sports, a Division of Nexstar, where she will be the West Virginia University Mountaineers Beat Reporter for football, basketball, baseball, and other sports. Sydney has previously worked for Bally Sports Detroit as a Host and ABC Affiliate WXYZ in Detroit where she was an Anchor/Reporter. Sydney is a graduate of the Arizona State University Walter Cronkite School Of Journalism.
08/14/24
JUSTIN SCHECKER joins NBC Affiliate WESH in Orlando as an Investigative Reporter. Justin most recently worked at the NBC Affiliate in Tampa. Justin is a graduate of Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism.
07/31/24
SHAWNTE PASSMORE joins NBC Affiliate WDIV in Detroit where she will be a General Assignment Reporter. Shawnte most recently worked at the CBS O&O in Sacramento in the same role. Shawnte is a graduate of California State University.
07/30/24
LA’NITA BROOKS joins NBC Affiliate KSHB in Kansas City, where she will be a General Assignment Reporter/MMJ. La’Nita, who has a Master’s Degree in Journalism from DePaul University, most recently worked at the CBS Affiliate in Saginaw where she was a Reporter and fill-in Anchor.
07/23/24
PAIGE ELLENBERGER is promoted to Weekday Morning Anchor/Reporter at FOX O&O KDFW in Dallas. Paige joined KDFW as a General Assignment Reporter in 2023. Paige came to Dallas from the ABC Affiliate in Waco where she was an Anchor/Reporter. Paige is a graduate of James Madison University.
07/16/24
JOEY ELLIS is heading South to join the WJZY Sports Department as a Reporter and Anchor. Joey makes the jump to Charlotte from Lansing, Michigan, where he spent the last two years covering Michigan State and the Detroit Lions for WILX, the NBC station in town. Joey is represented by Steve Koles of Mort Meisner Associates.
05/31/24
JENN SCHANZ joins NBC O&O WMAQ in Chicago as a Freelance General Assignment Reporter. Jenn most recently worked at ABC Affiliate WXYZ in Detroit where she was an Anchor/Reporter. Jenn is a graduate of Depaul University in Chicago.
05/28/24
JORDAN TRACY is making the big jump from Altoona to Salt Lake City. Jordan is joining the team at KTVX as Weekend Anchor and Reporter. He starts at the station next month, after more than seven years as an Anchor and Reporter at WTAJ in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Jordan is represented by Steve Koles of Mort Meisner Associates.
05/03/24
ROB MACKO joins NBC Affiliate KYTV in Springfield, Missouri as Monday through Friday Primary Anchor. Rob comes to the Show- Me State from the CBS Affiliate in Charleston, West Virginia, where he was Weekday Evening Primary Anchor. Rob is a graduate of Penn. State University.
04/30/24
EDWARD MOODY will be the next Evening Anchor at WBTW in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He starts at the station next month, after four years at WSAV in Savannah, Georgia. Edward is represented by Steve Koles of Mort Meisner Associates.
04/26/24
SCOTT MADAUS joins ABC Affiliate WATN in Memphis, where he will be a General Assignment Reporter. Scott, who is a graduate of Michigan State University, previously worked in the same role at the FOX Affiliate in Memphis.
03/25/24
TRENT GILBREATH starts this week as the new Co-Host of My Carolina, the lifestyle show on WNCN in Raleigh. Trent spent more than five years as a Correspondent and Digital Content Producer at WXIA in Atlanta. Trent is represented by Steve Koles of Mort Meisner Associates.
02/27/24
BRIAN DIDLAKE returns to his hometown of Memphis where he will be a General Assignment Reporter at CBS Affiliate WREG. Brian, who is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, most recently worked at the CBS Affiliate in Orlando.
01/26/24
TODD UNGER joins CBS Affiliate KOIN in Portland as Monday- Friday (4pm) Anchor/Reporter. Todd most recently worked as Anchor/Reporter at the ABC Affiliate in Waco and, prior to that, Reported at WFAA in Dallas. Todd, who is returning to his hometown of Portland, is a graduate of the University Of Denver.
01/05/24
MELISSA WRIGHT is making the major market jump from Grand Junction, Colorado to Omaha, Nebraska. Melissa starts next week as the new Reporter/MMJ at KMTV, the CBS affiliate in Omaha. She previously worked at KJCT in Grand Junction as an Anchor/Reporter. Melissa Wright is represented by Steve Koles of Mort Meisner Associates.
12/26/23
ANDREW MARDEN joins FOX Affiliate KTXL in Sacramento where he will be Sports Director. Andrew comes to Sacramento from the NBC Affiliate in Fresno, where he also served as Sports Director. Andrew is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School Of Public Communications at Syracuse University.
12/21/23
CAITLIN MCCARTHY is promoted to Anchor/Reporter at the CBS Affiliate WOIO in Cleveland. Caitlin, who joined WOIO in 2022 as a Reporter, previously worked in that role at the ABC Affiliate in Memphis. Caitlin is a graduate of the University Of Missouri.
12/20/23
After just 6 months at WEWS in Cleveland, DAMON MALONEY is being promoted to 5p Anchor at the ABC affiliate. Damon has been Anchoring the weekend morning newscasts since June, but will now slide into the 5p role, alongside Katie Ussin and Chief Meteorologist Mark Johnson. Damon Maloney is represented by Steve Koles of Mort Meisner Associates.
12/20/23
CONNOR HANSEN joins FOX News as a Correspondent based in New York. Connor comes to FOX News Edge from the FOX O&O in Orlando, where he was a General Assignment Reporter. Connor, who is a graduate of Michigan State University, also worked previously at the FOX affiliate in Oklahoma City. Connor is the son of former NBC Correspondent Chris Hansen.
12/19/23
RACHEL JUST is trading in her snow shovel for sun glasses, taking over as the new Political Reporter at KNXV in Phoenix. Rachel has spent the last three years working out of the Michigan State House as the Political Reporter for all the Sinclair stations in the state. Rachel Just is represented by Steve Koles of Mort Meisner Associates.
12/18/23
BROOKE WILLIAMS has started a new job at KATC in Lafayette, Louisiana, where she is first Executive Reporter at the station. Brooke has spent the last two years working as the Evening Anchor at KX News in Bismark, North Dakota. Brooke is represented by Steve Koles of Mort Meisner Associates.
12/18/23
JATRISSA WOOTEN is making a major market jump from College Station, Texas to Raleigh, North Carolina. Jatrissa is joining the team at Spectrum News, where she is the newest MMJ/Reporter. Jatrissa previously worked at KBTX in College Station, Texas. Jatrissa is represented by Steve Koles of Mort Meisner Associates.
11/20/23
HEATHER HEALY joins ABC Affiliate KXXV in WACO where she will be a Reporter/MMJ. Heather, who has Anchored previously in Champaign, most recently worked at the NBC Affiliate in Mobile as a Show Host and Reporter and is a graduate of the University Of Oklahoma.
10/24/23
NEYDJA PETITHOMME joins ABC Affiliate WLOS in Nashville where she will be a Reporter/MMJ. Neydja, who received her B.S, in Journalism from University Of Miami and her MBA from Gardner-Webb, most recently worked at the NBC Affiliate in Dayton.
9/20/23
JULIANNE PELUSI is the new Sports Director at WNDU, the flagship NBC station for Notre Dame Football, in South Bend, Indiana. Julianne spent the last two years at WGRZ in Buffalo, where she was a Sports Reporter/Anchor. She isn’t wasting any time getting started, as Julianne will be making her debut at this Saturday’s big game between Notre Dame and Ohio State. Julianne Pelusi is represented by Steve Koles of Mort Meisner Associates.
9/19/23
KELSIE CAIRNS joins FOX O&O WOFL in Orlando as General Assignment Reporter. Kelsie comes to Orlando from the ABC Affiliate in Sarasota where she was Weekday Morning Anchor/Reporter. Kelsie is a graduate of Penn State University.
9/13/23
TAYLOR LEVERETT is making the jump to WFMY in Greensboro, North Carolina, where she will be the new Weekend Anchor/Reporter for the CBS affiliate. Taylor has spent the last two years working as an MMJ at NTV, in Kearney, Nebraska.
8/23/23
SAMIAR NEFZI joins ABC Affiliate WPLG in Miami as a General Assignment Reporter. Samiar comes to Miami from the ABC Affiliate in Asheville. Samiar is a graduate of Point Park University.
8/16/23
CORDERRO MCMURRY jumps 99 markets to FOX Affiliate KABB from the NBC Affiliate in Corpus Christi, where he will be Correspondent/Host. Corderro is a graduate of Arizona State University Walter Cronkite School Of Journalism.
6/30/23
JANAY REECE is making the jump to WJZ in Baltimore, where she will be a General Assignments Reporter for the CBS O&O station. Janay has been working at WDBJ in Roanoke, Virginia, as a Weekend Anchor/Reporter. She starts in Charm City in early August.
6/21/23
PJ RANDHAWA joins NBC O&O WMAQ in Chicago as a Consumer Investigative Reporter. PJ most recently worked at the NBC Affiliate KING in Seattle, where she was a Race & Equity Reporter. PJ was also Lead Investigative Reporter at the NBC Affiliate KSDK in St. Louis. PJ is a graduate of Depaul University.
6/19/23
PAIGE ELLENBERGER joins FOX O&O KDFW in Dallas where she will be Weekday Morning Reporter. Paige comes to Dallas from the ABC Affiliate in Waco where she was an Anchor/Reporter. Paige is a graduate of James Madison University.
6/15/23
DAMON MALONEY is changing jobs, but not zip codes. Damon will be the next Anchor/Reporter at WEWS, the ABC affiliate in Cleveland. He has been working for the last few years at WOIO, the CBS station in the “216”.
6/2/23
JONATHAN HUNTER makes the jump to WMAR, the ABC affiliate in Baltimore, where he will be a general assignments reporter. Jonathan comes to Baltimore from WNYT in Albany New York. Jonathan is from Charm City, so this fulfills his dream to report the news in his hometown.
6/1/23
BRITTANY WIER makes a major jump to CBS Affiliate WOIO in Cleveland where she will be a General Assignment Reporter. Brittany comes to Cleveland from NBC Affiliate WSLS in Roanoke where she was Morning Reporter and filled in at the desk. Brittany is a graduate of Millersville University.
5/23/23
MARKIE MARTIN is promoted to Weekday Morning Anchor at News Nation and will Co-Anchor with Adrienne Bankert on Morning in America from 6am-10am EST beginning June 12th. Markie, who is a graduate of the University of Richmond, joined News Nation as a Dallas based Correspondent in July of 2021. Markie previously worked as Morning Anchor/Reporter at the ABC Affiliate in Oklahoma City.
5/19/23
JONATHAN NOVACK joins Fox O&O KTTV in Los Angeles where he will be a freelance Meteorologist. Jonathan previously worked at KABC as a Meteorologist and Reporter.
5/16/23
MEGAN LEE joins NBC Affiliate WTMJ in Milwaukee where she will be a General Assignment Reporter/MMJ. Megan makes this jump from her first job in Youngstown, Ohio where she was a Reporter/Anchor at CBS Affiliate WKBN. Megan is a graduate of Central Michigan University.
4/3/23
JOSH SHORT joins NBC AFFILIATE WNDU in South Bend as Monday through Friday Anchor/Reporter. Josh returns to South Bend after spending the last two years at FOX Affiliate KDVR in Denver where he was Weekend Anchor/Reporter. Josh is a graduate of Columbia College in Chicago.
3/20/23
SHELLE JACKSON joins NBC Powerhouse WRAL in Raleigh where she will be a General Assignment Reporter. Shelle arrives in Raleigh from the NBC Affiliate in Tucson where she also Reported. Shelle, who is a graduate of the University of Arizona and also holds a Masters of Law in Human Rights from the University of Hong Kong is a native of Tucson.
2/20/23
JOSHUA SKINNER makes the leap to CBS Affiliate WANF in Atlanta where he will be a Reporter/MMJ. Joshua most recently worked in Odessa, Texas at the CBS Affiliate where he was an Anchor/Reporter. Joshua is a graduate of the University of North Texas and received his Master’s Degree in Journalism from Northwestern University.
2/16/23
DUSTY BAKER makes the jump to NBC Affiliate WAVE in Louisville where he will be Sports Anchor/Reporter. Dusty who is a graduate of TCU most recently worked at the NBC Affiliate in San Luis Obispo in the same role.
2/2/23
KYLIE JONES has been hired as a reporter at WTVT, the Fox O&O in Tampa. Kylie has been working at WYFF in Greenville, South Carolina.
1/6/23
CASSANDRA ARSENAULT is promoted to Consumer Reporter at CBS Affiliate WKRC in Cincinnati. Cassandra joined the station in January of 2021 as a General Assignment Reporter. Cassandra, who is a graduate of New York University, is a native of Boston.
11/10/22
STELLA DASKALAKIS has been named Evening Anchor at WEYI/WSMH, the NBC/FOX duopoly, in Flint, Michigan. Stella has been working at KTIV in Sioux City, Iowa.
11/2/22
ANDY ROESGEN joins TRT WORLD NEWS as a correspondent. Andy previously worked as a correspondent for ABC NewsOne, NBC News Channel, and Fox Chicago.
10/19/22
ERICA MOKAY comes home to Pittsburgh to join CBS O&O KDKA as a Reporter/Anchor. Erica most recently worked at WWMT, the CBS affiliate in the Grand Rapids/Kalamazoo Michigan market.
9/7/22
AMANDA GILBERT joins CBS Affiliate KUTV in Salt Lake City as a Reporter/MSJ. Amanda comes from the FOX Affiliate in Tulsa where she has been a Reporter/MMJ since 2019. Amanda is a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University.
9/6/22
ALLEN DEVLIN has been promoted to Weekday Anchor/Reporter at CBS Affiliate WGCL in Atlanta. Allen will Anchor the 330pm and 5pm Newscasts on WGCL and the 10pm News on Peachtree. Allen joined CBS 46 one year ago as a Reporter and fill-in Anchor. Allen is a graduate of The Columbia School of Journalism.
9/6/22
JATRISSA WOOTEN joins KBTX In Bryan Texas as the host of their new Lifestyle show. Jatrissa most recently worked as a Reporter/MMJ at the NBC affiliate in Macon Georgia. Jatrissa is a graduate of Barry University.
8/20/22
TARYN ASHER is promoted to Monday through Friday Primary News Anchor at FOX O&O WJBK in Detroit. Asher will Anchor the 5,6,10 and 11pm Newscasts. Taryn who is a graduate of Michigan State University joined WJBK in 2007.
8/15/22
GINO VICCI joins CBS O&O WWJ TV in Detroit as Reporter/MSJ. Gino has worked previously at ABC Affiliate WXYZ in Detroit as a Reporter and the CBS Affiliate in Saginaw where he was a Reporter/Anchor. Gino is a graduate of Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism.
8/11/22
CRAIG NIGRELLI joins NBC Affiliate WOWT in Omaha as Weekday Morning Anchor. Craig who most recently was the Weekday Morning Anchor at the ABC Affiliate in Sarasota previously worked at the CBS Affiliate in Omaha. Craig is a graduate of Rutgers University.
8/8/22
LUKE LASTER joins CBS O&O WWJ in Detroit as a Reporter/MSJ. Luke comes to Detroit from NBC Affiliate WOOD in Grand Rapids where was a Digital Anchor and Reporter. Luke is a graduate of Central Michigan University.
8/2/20
TOM DURIAN becomes Monday-Friday Morning and Noon Anchor at NBC Affiliate WTMJ in Milwaukee. Tom joined the station in 2017 and has been the Weekend Anchor. Tom previously worked at the ABC Affiliate in Minneapolis where he was also an Anchor/Reporter. Tom who is an Award-Winning Newsman is a graduate of College of The Desert in Palm Desert, California.
7/11/22
CYREIA SANDLIN joins ABC Affiliate WISN in Milwaukee as Anchor/Reporter. Cyreia most recently worked for the CBS Affiliate in Savannah where she was also an Anchor/Reporter. Cyreia is a graduate of The University of Missouri.
6/28/22
KIM ADAMS returns to NBC Powerhouse Affiliate WDIV/LOCAL 4 in Detroit as Monday through Friday Primary late afternoon and Evening Meteorologist beginning August 8th. Kim previously served as Meteorologist at WDIV and prior to that at ABC Affiliate WXYZ in Detroit. Kim received her degree in Synoptic Meteorology Thermodynamics from Ohio State University.
6/9/22
REMEISHA SHADE joins FOX O&O KRIV in Houston as Monday through Friday late afternoon and evening Meteorologist. Remeisha who most recently worked at the ABC Affiliate In Cleveland and prior to that at the NBC O&O in Dallas is a graduate of Florida State University and is AMS Certified.
6/2/22
JESSICA VALLEJO joins NBC O&O WTVJ in Miami as a General Assignment Reporter. Jessica previously worked at the CBS O&O in Miami. Jessica who is a graduate of The University of Miami and also previously worked at FIOS in New York and the ABC Affiliate in Odessa, Texas is fluent in Spanish.
5/24/22
MIKE LACETT joins FOX Affiliate WJZY in Charlotte as Sports Anchor/Reporter. Mike who most recently worked at the ABC Affiliate in Grand Rapids is a graduate of Syracuse University.
5/24/22
LAUREN POZEN joins KCBS in Los Angeles as a Freelance General Assignment Reporter. Lauren, who most recently Reported at Spectrum and prior to that at WSB in Atlanta, is a graduate of the University of Southern California, and is a native of Southern California.
4/26/22
STACEY RUSCH joins QVC Television network as a Host. Stacey previously worked at the ABC Affiliate in DC as a Lifestyle Host, and prior to that worked at the FOX O&O in DC as a Lifestyle Reporter. Stacey who is a Detroit native is a graduate of Michigan State University.
4/13/22
KRISTIN MAZUR joins SPECTRUM NEWS Cleveland as a REPORTER/MMJ
Kristin who is a graduate of Penn State most recently worked at the CBS AFFILIATE in Cleveland
3/24/22
MATT FERNANDEZ joins ABC Affiliate KVUE in Austin as a General Assignment Reporter. Matt most recently worked at Spectrum News in Orlando, also as a Reporter. Matt has also worked at the CBS Affiliate in Birmingham. Matt is a graduate of Western Michigan University.
3/18/22
JONATHAN CARLSON joins CBS AFFILIATE/Audacy Owned WWJ NEWS RADIO 950 in Detroit as Monday through Friday Morning Drive News Anchor. Jonathan comes to Detroit from CBS Affiliate WGCL in Atlanta where he was Chief Investigative Reporter. Jonathan has won several rewards for his Investigative work. Jonathan who is a graduate of Quinnipiac University previously worked in Detroit at ABC Affiliate WXYZ where he was also Investigative Reporter.
3/17/22
SPENCER THOMAS joins FOX Affiliate KDVR in Denver as HOST of GREAT DAY COLORADO.
Spencer most recently served as Entertainment and Lifestyle Reporter at FOX Affiliate KPTV in Portland. Spencer who is a graduate of Central Michigan University and is a native of Michigan began her career at the ABC Affiliate in Burlington.
3/7/22
JOLIE SHERMAN joins NBC O&O/NBC CONNECTICUT WVIT as a General Assignment Reporter/MMJ. Jolie who is a graduate of Illinois State University spent the first two years of her career at the FOX Affiliate, WFFF in Colchester.
3/4/22
ALEXA FARRELL joins NEWS 12 Connecticut as Monday through Friday Anchor. Alexa has worked at News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn for the last three years. Alexa is a graduate of Quinnipiac University.
2/11/22
AARON PARSEGHIAN joins CBS Affiliate WTSP in Tampa as a General Assignment Reporter/MSJ. Aaron comes to Tampa from the FOX Affiliate in Grand Rapids where he has also been a Reporter. Aaron is a graduate of The University of Vermont.
1/5/22
JOSH BERRY makes the move to the Fox Affiliate, WXMI in GRAND RAPIDS where he will be Monday-Friday Primary News Anchor/Reporter. Josh comes from the ABC Affiliate in Columbia where he has also been the Weekday Primary News Anchor. Josh is a graduate of Henderson State University.
12/30/21
SHAWNTE PASSMORE joins CBS O&O KOVR in Sacramento as a General Assignment Reporter/MSJ. Shawnte comes to KOVR from the CBS Affiliate in Hartford where she was a General Assignment Reporter and Fill-in Anchor. Shawnte is a graduate of California State University
12/20/21
CAITLIN MCCARTHY joins CBS Affiliate WOIO in Cleveland as a Reporter /MMJ. Caitlin who is a graduate of the University of Missouri most recently worked at the ABC Affiliate in Memphis.
12/17/21
TOM JORDAN joins WJR, DETROIT as Morning Talk Show Host. Tom most recently did Morning Drive News at WWJ News Radio 950. Tom who has won numerous awards for his work, including an Edward R Murrow has also anchored at KUSI in San Diego.
12/14/21
PJ RANDHAWA joins NBC Affiliate KING TV in Seattle as Investigative Race and Equity Reporter. PJ most recently was the Lead Investigative Reporter at NBC KSDK in St. Louis. PJ who is a graduate of Depaul University in Chicago has won numerous awards including a Murrow, numerous Emmy’s and MAB Awards.
12/8/21
ANNIE SZATKOWSKI who joined FOX Affiliate WJZY in Charlotte as a Weekend Anchor/Reporter is promoted to Monday through Friday Noon and 4pm Anchor/Reporter. Prior to joining WJZY, Annie who worked as 5pm and 11pm Anchor at the FOX Affiliate in Grand Rapids and is an Emmy Award winner. Annie is a former Division 1 Gymnast and a graduate of the University Of Iowa.
12/8/21
SAMIAR NEFZI joins ABC Affiliate WLOS in Asheville where he will be a General Assignment Reporter. Samiar who is a graduate of Point Park University most recently worked at the ABC Affiliate in WINSTON SALEM.
12/3/21
JULIE GARGOTTA is promoted once again, this time to Monday through Friday Morning Anchor/Reporter at SPECTRUM NEWS in Orlando. Julie joined Spectrum as a Reporter in 2015. Julie is a graduate of Temple University.
11/20/21
CONNOR HANSEN joins FOX O&O WOFL in Orlando as GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER. Connor comes from the FOX Affiliate in Oklahoma City where he was also a General Assignment Reporter. Connor who grew up in the Detroit area and in Connecticut is a graduate of Michigan State University.
11/18/21
MACKENZIE STASKO joins FOX NEWS LiveNOW as a Senior Digital Reporter. Mackenzie, who will be based in Orlando, most recently worked at the CBS Affiliate in Raleigh. Mackenzie is a graduate of the University of Akron.
11/11/21
SABINA KURIAKOSE joins News Nation in New York as a Segment Producer. Sabina most recently worked at ABC Affiliate WTNH in Hartford/New Haven as a General Assignment Reporter. Sabina who has also Reported at the FOX O&O in Philadelphia is a graduate of Syracuse University.
10/29/21
CRAIG NIGRELLI joins ABC Affiliate WWSB in Sarasota as Anchor/Reporter. Craig most recently was the lead Anchor at the ABC Affiliate in Wichita. Craig who is a graduate of Rutgers has also Anchored in Minneapolis, Omaha and Albuquerque.
9/29/21
SYMA CHOWDHRY joins NEWS 12 New Jersey as Monday through Friday Morning Anchor. Syma has also worked at the CBS O&O in Philadelphia and most recently was an Anchor/Reporter at ABC Affiliate WXYZ in Detroit. Syma additionally has worked at The Law and Crime Network and is a graduate of Temple University.
9/22/21
KELSIE CAIRNS joins ABC Affiliate WWSB in Sarasota as Monday through Friday Morning Anchor.
Kelsie who is a graduate of PENN STATE UNIVERSITY most recently worked at the ABC Affiliate in Memphis.
8/24/21
JOSH SHORT joins FOX Affiliate KDVR in Denver as Anchor/Reporter. Josh comes to Denver from NBC Affiliate WNDU in South Bend where he was also an Anchor/Reporter. Josh is a graduate of Columbia College in Chicago.
8/12/21
LISA HUTSON joins CBS Affiliate WINK in Fort Myers as an Anchor/Reporter. Lisa most recently worked in Louisville at the ABC Affiliate as an Anchor/Reporter. Lisa is a graduate of Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Texas.
8/8/21
CRAIG NIGRELLI joins ABC Affiliate WWSB in Sarasota as Anchor/Reporter. Craig most recently was the lead Anchor at the ABC Affiliate in Wichita. Craig who is a graduate of Rutgers has also Anchored in Minneapolis, Omaha and Albuquerque.
8/5/21
HAYLEY FIXLER joins CBS Affiliate WNCN in Raleigh as Weekend Anchor/Reporter. Hayley comes to Raleigh from the FOX Affiliate on Greensboro where she Reported and filled in at the Anchor Desk. Hayley is a graduate of the University of Maryland.
8/5/21
CIERRA CLARK joins CBS Affiliate KTHV in Little Rock as Sports Anchor/Reporter. Cierra who is a graduate of University of Florida has worked at the ABC Affiliate in Gainesville and has also done Play by Play.
7/12/21
BRITTANY WIER joins NBC Affiliate WSLS in Roanoke where she will be a Reporter/MMJ. Brittany who is a graduate of Millersville University comes from the ABC/FOX Affiliate in Burlington.
6/23/21
MEGAN WOODS returns home to Detroit as she joins NBC Affiliate WDIV as a General Assignment Reporter. Megan who most recently worked at NBC Affiliate WSLS in Roanoke as a Reporter and Fill-In Anchor is a graduate of Grand Valley State University.
6/4/21
JEANNA TROTMAN joins ABC Affiliate WXYZ in Detroit as Sports Anchor/Reporter. Jeanna most recently was Sports Director at the NBC Affiliate in Flint. Jeanna who is married to Pittsburgh Penguin Zach Trotman is a graduate of Boston University.
5/24/21
SYMA CHOWDHRY joins News 12 as a Freelance Anchor/Reporter. Syma has also accepted a position as a Freelance Anchor at The Law and Crime Network. Syma most recently worked as an Anchor/Reporter at ABC Affiliate WXYZ in Detroit. Syma who is a graduate of Temple University has also reported for CBS O&O KYW in Philadelphia.
5/18/21
JENN SCHANZ is promoted to Weekend Anchor/Weekday Reporter at ABC Affiliate WXYZ in Detroit. Jenn joined WXYZ in 2019 after working at the CBS Affiliate in Buffalo. Jenn is a graduate of DePaul University in Chicago.
5/17/21
JASON SCOTT is promoted to Morning Drive News Anchor at WWJ News Radio 950 from Afternoon Drive. Jason who joined WWJ in 2014 is a graduate of Michigan State University.
5/14/21
ALLEN DEVLIN joins CBS Affiliate WGCL in Atlanta as a General Assignment Reporter and Fill-In Anchor. Allen who began his career at NBC Affiliate WYFF in Greenville is a graduate of The Columbia School of Journalism.
4/30/21
LAUREN POZEN join Spectrum News, Los Angeles as Reporter. Lauren who most recently Reported at ABC powerhouse WSB in Atlanta, is a graduate of the University of Southern California is returning home to the Los Angeles area.
4/23/21
ISAIAH “IKE” MCKINNON joins CNBC as a commentator/contributor primarily for the Shepard Smith Show. Ike is the former Detroit Police Chief, Detroit Deputy Mayor and Associate Professor at The University of Detroit. MCKINNON who began his career as a Detroit Policeman in 1965 is a nationally renowned expert on law enforcement, diversity training, criminal justice consulting and motivational speaking.
4/23/21
CHRIS MARTINEZ joins NBC Affiliate WFLA in Tampa as an Anchor/Reporter. Chris has worked for CBS NEWS as a Correspondent out of their Los Angeles Bureau since 2015. Prior to that, Chris worked for CBS O&O WBBM in Chicago. Chris also worked in Tampa at the ABC Affiliate. Chris is a graduate of Florida State University.
4/16/21
MARY SMITH joins CBS Affiliate WGCL in Atlanta where she will be a Reporter/MMJ.
Mary, who has won several awards for her work, is a graduate of Temple University and most recently worked at ABC Affiliate, WSYX in Columbus, Ohio.
3/25/21
KEVIN WALSH joins ABC Affiliate WWSB in Sarasota as Anchor/Reporter. Kevin spent the last 5 years in Boston at the NBC Affiliate where he was a Sports Anchor/Reporter. Kevin is a graduate of Purdue University.
3/23/21
ANNIE SZATKOWSKI joins FOX Affiliate WJZY in Charlotte as Anchor/Reporter. Annie most recently worked as 5pm and 11pm Anchor at the FOX Affiliate in Grand Rapids and is an Emmy Award winner. Annie who was a former Division 1 Gymnast is a graduate of the University of Iowa.
3/12/20
JESSICA MADHUKAR joins NBC Affiliate WTMJ in Milwaukee where she will be a Reporter/MMJ. Jessica who most recently worked as an MMJ at News 12 Bronx and Brooklyn is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University.
2/22/21
DUSTY BAKER joins NBC Affiliate KSBY in San Luis Obispo where he will be Sports Anchor/Reporter. Dusty most recently served in the same role at the CBS Affiliate in Abilene. Dusty is a graduate of Texas Christian University.
1/29/21
MEGAN LEE joins CBS Affiliate WKBN in Youngstown as a General Assignment Reporter. Megan is a graduate of Central Michigan University.
1/26/21
KRISTIN MAZUR joins CBS Affiliate WOIO in Cleveland as a Reporter/Anchor. Kristin who is a graduate of Penn State most recently worked at the CBS AFFILIATE in Grand Rapids.
1/12/21
JEFF ANDREWS joins ABC Affiliate WAOW in Wausau as Monday through Friday Primary Meteorologist. Jeff who is a graduate of The University of Wisconsin most recently at the CBS Affiliation Monroe.
1/6/21
CASSANDRA ARSENAULT joins CBS Affiliate WKRC in Cincinnati as a General Assignment Reporter. Cassandra moist recently worked as a Freelancer in the same role at NBC 10 in Boston. Cassandra is a graduate of New York University.
12/28/20
BETH JONES joins ABC Affiliate WVII in Bangor as Monday through Friday Primary Anchor. Beth most recently worked at FOX Affiliate WFFF in Burlington. Beth received her Master’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University.
12/28/20
STEPHANIE WITTENBACH joins ABC Affiliate WVII in Bangor as a Reporter/MMJ. Stephanie who is a graduate of Emerson College most recently worked at Somerville Neighborhood News in Massachusetts.
12/3/20
KRISTEN CHAPMAN joins FOX O&O as a Freelance Reporter. Kristen most recently worked at the CBS Affiliate in West Palm Beach where she was an Anchor/Reporter. Kristen is a graduate of University of Colorado.
12/3/20
SAMIAR NEFZI joins ABC Affiliate WXLV in Winston Salem where he will be a General Assignment Reporter. Samiar who is a graduate of Point Park University most recently worked at FOX Affiliate WJET in Erie.
12/1/20
RICK DAYTON joins KDKA News Radio in Pittsburgh as Afternoon Drive Host. Rick most recently worked as a News Anchor at KDKA TV, the CBS O&O in Pittsburgh as a News Anchor. Rick is a graduate of the College of Wooster.
11/2/20
DIANA CANNIZARRO joins NBC Affiliate WILX in Lansing as a Reporter/MMJ/Fill-in Anchor. Diana who is a graduate of Sacred Heart University most recently worked at SportsNet New York.
10/14/20
VI NGUYEN joins NBC O&O WMAQ in Chicago as a Reporter/MMJ. Vi most recently worked at CBS O&O WBBM, also in Chicago. Vi is a graduate of DePaul University.
9/30/20
SAMONE BLAIR joins CBS Affiliate WKBN in Youngstown where she will be a Reporter/MMJ. Samone previously worked for the Hearst TV National Investigative Unit as well as the New York Times. Samone is a graduate of Princeton University and received a Master’s Degree from the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism.
9/16/20
STACEY RUSCH joins ABC Affiliate WJLA in Washington D.C. as Traffic Anchor/Lifestyle Host. Stacey who is a graduate of Michigan State University has also worked at FOX O&O WTTG in D.C. as well as the FOX Affiliate in Baltimore.
7/17/20
JESSICA VALLEJO joins CBS O&O WFOR in Miami as a General Assignment Reporter. Jessica most recently worked at FIOS 1 in New York. Jessica who is bi-lingual/fluent in Spanish i9s a graduate of The University Of Miami
7/17/20
RICO BEARD joins 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit as a host with Mike Valenti on the Mike Valenti show, one of the highest rated afternoon drive programs in the country. Rico has in the past hosted on WMGC and WDFN. Rico is a graduate of Michigan State University.
7/6/20
SPENCER THOMAS jumps 76 markets to FOX Affiliate KPTV in Portland where she will Report. Spencer comes from FOX Affiliate WFFF in Burlington where she Reported for the Morning Show. Spencer is a graduate of Central Michigan University and is a Detroit area native.
6/2/20
MARKIE MARTIN joins the new 3-hour national “News Nation” as a Reporter and will be based in Dallas. Markie most recently was an Anchor/Reporter at ABC Affiliate KOCO in Oklahoma City. Markie is a graduate of the University of Richmond.
5/20/20
JOLIE SHERMAN joins FOX Affiliate WFFF as a General Assignment Reporter/MMJ. Jolie who is a graduate of Illinois State University and has worked extensively in radio and print. Jolie is a champion Forensics and Debate participant and has won numerous awards for her work. Jolie is a native of West Bloomfield, Michigan.
3/19/20
DAVID SCHUMAN joins CBS O&O WCCO in Minneapolis as a General Assignment Reporter. David who comes from the CBS Affiliate in Milwaukee is a graduate of Vanderbilt University.
3/10/20
JESSICA VALLEJO joins CBS O&O WFOR in Miami as a Reporter. Jessica previously worked at FIOS in New York, and prior to that was at the ABC Affiliate in Midland Odessa. Jessica who is a graduate of The University of Miami is fluent in Spanish.
2/11/20
PAUL HEGGEN makes a major move to CBS O&O KPIX in San Francisco where he will be Chief Meteorologist. Paul who has won numerous awards for his work, moves to the Bay Area from the CBS Affiliate in Raleigh where he was the Morning Meteorologist. Paul is a graduate of University of Denver and received his M.S. in Meteorology from Texas A&M.
2/4/20
ADAM HARDING joins NBC O&O WNBC in New York as a General Assignment Reporter. Adam who is a graduate of Emerson College comes from CBS Affiliate WGCL in Atlanta.
12/11/19
MACKENZIE STASKO joins CBS Affiliate WNCN in Raleigh where she will be a Reporter/MMJ. Mackenzie comes from the ABC Affiliate in Honolulu and is a graduate of The University Of Akron.
11/25/19
JUSTIN SCHECKER joins NBC Affiliate WFLA in Tampa as a General Assignment Reporter. Justin most recently worked at the NBC Affiliate in Hartford. Justin is a graduate of Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism.
11/20/19
JASON SCOTT is named Afternoon Drive Anchor at WWJ NewsRadio 950 in Detroit. Jason joined WWJ in 2014 and has worked in the field as a Reporter as well as Evening Anchor. Jason is a graduate of Michigan State University.
11/4/19
SABINA KURIAKOSE joins ABC Affiliate WTNH in New Haven where she will be a General Assignment Reporter. Sabina most recently worked as a freelance reporter at FOX O&O WTXL in Philadelphia. Sabina is a graduate of Syracuse University.
10/1/19
JENN SCHANZ joins ABC Affiliate WXYZ in Detroit as a General Assignment Reporter. Jenn most recently worked as a Reporter and fill-in Anchor at the CBS Affiliate in Buffalo. Jenn is a graduate of Depaul University in Chicago.9/18/19
ROB MACKO moves to CBS Affiliate WOWK in Charleston where he will be the Monday through Friday Primary Anchor. Rob comes from the CBS Affiliate in Lafayette where he has served in the same role since 2014. Rob is a graduate of Penn State.
9/13/19
CAROLINE VANDERGRIFF makes a major jump to CBS O&O KTVT in Dallas from the FOX Affiliate in Oklahoma City. Caroline joins KTVT as a Reporter/MMJ. Caroline who is a graduate of the University of Southern California is a native of Dallas.
8/19/19
MARY SMITH joins ABC Affiliate WSYX where she will be a General Assignment Reporter. Mary who is a graduate of Temple University comes from the CBS Affiliate in Mobile where she reported and filled in at the anchor desk.
8/14/19
HANNAH WELKER joins WGN in Chicago as “Around Town Reporter”. Hannah comes from the NBC Affiliate in Charlotte where she was the Monday-Friday Morning Feature Reporter. Hannah is a graduate of the University of Illinois.
8/12/19
MEGAN WOODS joins NBC Affiliate WSLS in Roanoke where she will be a Reporter/MMJ. Megan who makes the 53 market jump comes from the ABC Affiliate in Lafayette. Megan is a native of Michigan and attended Grand Valley State.
7/10/19
ERIC LANDSKRONER joins i24NEWS as Anchor of CROSSROADS and STATESIDE. Eric previously was the Primetime News Anchor at News 12 New Jersey. Eric who has won numerous awards for his Anchoring and Reporting is a graduate of Rutgers.
5/31/19
COURTNEY DEJESUS joins CBS Affiliate WPRI in Providence where she will be a Reporter/MMJ. Courtney most recently worked at Spectrum News in Syracuse as a Reporter. Courtney is a graduate of Syracuse University and received her Masters Degree at CUNY School Of Journalism.
5/3/19
LACEY CRISP is promoted to General Assignment Reporter at CBS Affiliate WBNS in Columbus. Lacey who is a graduate of University of Minnesota joined WBNS as an MMJ IN December of 2018.
4/10/19
LAURA PODESTA is named Correspondent for CBS Newspath. Laura joined CBS in a Freelance role in October of 2017. In addition to Reporting on National Breaking News, Laura also Produces and Anchors CBS Moneywatch. Laura who is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University previously worked at ABC O&O WLS in Chicago.
3/6/19
ASAL REZAEI joins Spectrum Milwaukee where she will be a General Assignment Reporter/MMJ. Asal who is fluent in multiple languages and a graduate of Columbia College in Chicago most recently worked at Spectrum in Greensboro.
2/4/19
CRAIG NIGRELLI joins ABC Affiliate KAKE in Wichita as Monday-Friday Primary News Anchor. Craig comes to Wichita from the CBS Affiliate in Omaha where he had served in the same role since 2008. Craig who has won a variety of awards for his work is a graduate of Rutgers University.
1/7/19
KRISTEN CHAPMAN is promoted to Weekend Anchor/Reporter at CBS Affiliate WPEC in West Palm. Kristen joined the station in 2016 as a General Assignment Reporter. Kristen is a graduate of The University of Colorado at Boulder.
11/29/18
LACEY CRISP joins CBS Affiliate WBNS in Columbus as a General Assignment Reporter. Lacey most recently worked as a Reporter at CBS Affiliate WOIO in Cleveland.
11/1/18
SHAWNTE PASSMORE joins CBS Affiliate WFSB in Hartford where she will be a General Assignment Reporter/MMJ. Shawnte comes from the CBS Affiliate in Omaha where she also reported. Shawnte is a graduate of California State University at Long Beach.
10/23/18
MEGAN HICKEY joins CBS O&O WBBM as a General Assignment Reporter. Megan signed a three-year deal. Megan most recently worked as a Reporter at ABC O&O WLS in Chicago and prior to that worked at ABC Affiliate WEWS in Cleveland. Megan who is a native of Chicago is a graduate of Georgetown University and received her Masters at Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University.
10/16/18
KRISTIN BYRNE joins NBC AFFILIATE WTMJ in Milwaukee where she will be the Consumer Investigative Reporter. Kristin worked most recently at ABC O&O WLS in Chicago and prior to that was at the ABC Affiliate in Cleveland where she was a News Anchor and an MMJ. Kristin is a graduate of Florida International University.
10/16/18
CHRYSTAL BLAIR is promoted to Weekend Anchor at CBS AFFILIATE KOLR in Springfield where she has been a General Assignment Reporter. Chrystal who is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University has a highly decorated career as a Radio News Anchor/Reporter and had worked at CBS O&O WWJ NEWS RADIO 950 in Detroit. Chrystal also worked at FGOX O&O WJBK in Detroit as a News Writer.
9/10/18
REMEISHA SHADE joins ABC Affiliate WEWS in Cleveland as Weekend Meteorologist and will fill-in on weekdays and report. Remeisha who previously worked at NBC Affiliate KXAS in Dallas is a graduate of Florida State University and is AMS Certified.
8/6/18
JULIE GARGOTTA is promoted to Anchor/Reporter at CENTRAL FLORIDA NEWS 13. Julie joined CENTRAL FLORIDA NEWS 13 as a Reporter in 2015. Julie is a graduate of Temple University.
7/31/18
FARAN FRONCZAK joins ABC Affiliate WZZM in Grand Rapids as Monday through Friday Morning Anchor. Faran previously worked at the CBS Affiliate in El Paso where she was the Monday through Friday Afternoon and Evening Anchor. Faran is a graduate of Purdue University.
7/25/18
SHELLEY CHILDERS joins ABC O&O KTRK in Houston as a General Assignment Reporter/MMJ. Shelley previously worked at ABC Affiliate WXYZ TV in Detroit where she also Reported. Shelley recently joined KTRK as a Freelance Reporter. Shelley is a native of Texas is a graduate of Michigan State University.
6/29/18
JOY REDMOND joins NBC Affiliate WMC in Memphis where she will be Monday through Friday Primary Anchor. Joy who is a graduate of University of Michigan most recently worked at the FOX Affiliate in Jackson, Mississippi.
6/22/18
JILL WASHBURN joins FOX O&O WJBK as a Freelance Meteorologist. Jill has also worked at CBS O&O WWJ in Detroit. Jill is a graduate of Michigan State University and received her Meteorology Certificate from Penn State University.
5/8/18
MIKE LACETT joins ABC Affiliate WZZM in Grand Rapids as Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter. Mike who most recently worked at the FOX Affiliate in Louisville is a graduate of Syracuse University, S.I. Newhouse School Of Public Communications.
4/13/18
COLLEEN CAMPBELL joins WDTV the CBS Affiliate in Bridgeport where she will do Weekend Weather and will be a General Assignment Reporter, Weekdays. Colleen is a graduate of Temple University.
4/12/18
MEGAN RICE moves to CBS Affiliate WREG in Memphis where she will be Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter. Megan who comes from the CBS Affiliate in Springfield is a graduate of The University Of Missouri.
4/6/18
SPENCER THOMAS joins FOX Affiliate WFFF in Burlington, Vermont where she will be a General Assignment Reporter/MMJ. Spencer is a graduate of Central Michigan University and she was also a member of the TEAM U.S.A World Synchronized Skating Team.
3/15/18
KRISTIN BYRNE joins NBC Affiliate WTMJ in Milwaukee as a Freelance Reporter.
Kristin most recently worked for ABC O&O WLS in Chicago as a Traffic Anchor and prior to that was an Anchor/Reporter at ABC Affiliate WEWS in Cleveland.
Kristin is a graduate of Florida International University.
3/14/18
MEGAN CRUZ joins ABC Affiliate WFTV in Orlando as a General Assignment Reporter. Megan who most recently worked at ABC Affiliate KOAT in Albuquerque is a graduate of New York University.
2/19/18
MATT FERNANDEZ joins CENTRAL FLORIDA NEWS 13 in Orlando as a Reporter/MMJ. Matt most recently worked in Birmingham at the CXBS Affiliate. Matt is a graduate of Western Michigan University.
2/9/18
KIM WYNNE joins ABC Affiliate WKRN in Nashville where she will be a General Assignment Reporter. Kim most recently worked at FOX Affiliate WGHP in High Point where she was a Reporter and Fill-In Anchor. Kim received her Master’s Degree From The University Of Southern California and her Bachelors Degree from Virginia State University.
2/5/18
DAVID SCHUMAN moves to CBS Affiliate WDJT in Milwaukee as a General Assignment Reporter. David most recently worked at the ABC Affiliate in Las Vegas as a Reporter. David who is a former “Jeopardy” Champion is a graduate of Vanderbilt University.
1/26/18
JAMIE OSTROFF joins ABC Affiliate KTBS in Shreveport as Monday through Friday Anchor/Reporter. Jamie who most recently worked at the CBS Affiliate in Birmingham as a Reporter is a graduate of the University Of Miami.
1/22/18
VI NGUYEN moves to CBS O&O WBBM in Chicago where she will be a General Assignment Reporter. Vi who most recently worked at WISH in Indianapolis is a graduate of DePaul University.
1/18/18
SHELLEY CHILDERS joins ABC O&O KTRK in Houston as a General Assignment Reporter. Shelley who is a Houston Native and Graduate of Michigan State University, most recently worked at ABC Affiliate WXYZ in Detroit.
12/8/17
CHRYSTAL BLAIR joins CBS AFFILIATE KOLR in Springfield as General Assignment Reporter. Chrystal who is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University has a highly decorated career as a Radio News Anchor/Reporter most recently worked at CBS O&O WWJ NEWS RADIO 950 in Detroit. Chrystal also worked at FGOX O&O WJBK in Detroit as a News Writer.
12/5/17
ERIN CLARKE joins NBC Affiliate WPXI in Pittsburgh where she will be a General Assignment Reporter. Erin, who is a graduate of Syracuse University, comes to Pittsburgh from NY1.
11/29/17
STEPHANIE DUNLAP joins NBC Affiliate KVOA in Tucson where she will be the Weekend Weather Anchor and will do General Assignment Reporting during the week. Stephanie who is a graduate of The University Of Arizona most recently worked at the ABC Affiliate in Tucson as a Reporter.
11/3/17
MATT HOWERTON moves to ABC Affiliate WFAA in Dallas where he will be a General Assignment Reporter. Matt comes from ABC Affiliate KOAT in Albuquerque where he also served as a Reporter. Matt is a graduate of Baylor University.
10/30/17
Meteorologist, PAUL HEGGEN, moves to CBS Affiliate WNCN in Raleigh where he will be the Monday through Friday Morning Weather Anchor. Paul, who comes from NBC Affiliate WSMV in Nashville, has won numerous awards for his work and received his Masters Degree in Meteorology from Texas A & M University.
10/25/17
STEPHANIE PARKINSON is promoted to Monday through Friday Primary late afternoon and evening Anchor at WEYI/WSMH NBC/FOX Affiliates Flint/Saginaw. Stephanie joined the station in 2014 and was most recently Weekend Anchor/Reporter. Stephanie, who has received numerous awards for her work, is a graduate of Oakland University.
10/6/17
LAURA PODESTA joins CBS Newspath in New York as a Correspondent. Laura most recently worked at ABC O&O WLS in Chicago where she also Reported. Prior to Chicago, Laura worked at ABC Affiliate KOAT in Albuquerque as a Reporter and Fill-In Anchor. Laura is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University.
10/6/17
LAUREN POZEN moves to ABC Affiliate WSB in Atlanta where she will be a General Assignment Reporter. Lauren comes from CBS Affiliate KMOV in St. Louis where she Reported and filled in at the Anchor Desk. Lauren is a graduate of the University Of Southern California.
10/6/17
ANNIE SZATKOWSKI is promoted to Monday through Friday Primary Anchor at FOX Affiliate WXMI in Grand Rapids. Annie joined the station in 2015 after coming from the CBS Affiliate in Mason City. Annie who is a former BIG 10 Gymnast is a graduate of The University of Iowa.
10/5/17
JONATHAN CARLSON moves to CBS Affiliate WGCL in Atlanta where he will be a Chief Investigative Reporter. Jonathan most recently worked at ABC Affiliate WXYZ in Detroit where he was an Investigative Reporter. Jonathan, who is a graduate of Quinnipiac University, has also worked as an Investigative Reporter at the NBC Affiliate in Raleigh.
9/6/17
JENNIFER KIELMAN moves to ABC Affiliate KLTV in Tyler where she will be a Monday-Friday Primary News Anchor. Jennifer comes from the CBS Affiliate in Springfield. Jennifer who is a native of Texas, has won numerous awards for her work, and is a graduate of Northern Illinois University.
8/23/17
MADELEINE HACKETT moves to NBC Affiliate WYFF in Greenville where she will be a General Assignment Reporter. Madeleine who is a graduate of Boston University most recently worked at the NBC Affiliate in Dothan.
8/16/17
CAROLINE VANDERGRIFF joins FOX Affiliate KOKH in Oklahoma City where she will be a General Assignment Reporter. Caroline who most recently worked at Spectrum News in Charlotte is a graduate of the University Of Southern California.
7/14/17
JEANNA TROTMAN joins NBC Affiliate WEYI in Flint/Cl;io where she will be the Weekend Sports Anchor and will do Sports Reporting Weekdays. Jeanna who is a graduate of Boston University and most recently worked at the ABC Affiliate in Rochester. Jeanna who is a Detroit area native is married to NHL/Pittsburgh Penguin, Zach Trotman
6/22/17
ROSE EIKLOR joins Spectrum News in Charlotte as a Report/MMJ. Rose who is a graduate of New York University most recently worked at the NBC Affiliate in Memphis.
6/15/17
SARAH JAEGER joins FOX Affiliate WEYI in Clio/Flint where she will be a Reporter/MMJ. Sarah comes from the CBS Affiliate in Saginaw where she was a Producer. Sarah is a graduate of University Of Detroit Mercy where she received both her Bachelors and Masters Degrees. Sarah also received a Masters Degree from Michigan State University.
6/14/17
ERICA MURPHY joins ABC Affiliate WMDT in Salisbury as Weekend Anchor/Weekday Reporter MMJ. Erica comes from CBS O&O WWJ in Detroit where she was a Newscast Producer and Writer. Erica has also worked at HLN in Atlanta and at WJR in Detroit where she was an Anchor/Reporter. Erica is a graduate of Wayne State University.
6/9/17
ASAL REZAEI joins Charter Communications in Charlotte as a Reporter. Asal comes from the NBC Affiliate in Yuma where she reported and Anchored the morning show. Asal is a graduate of Columbia College in Chicago.
6/8/17
ANDREA ISOM joins WXYZ in Detroit as Investigative Reporter. Andrea most recently worked as a Correspondent for Nationally Syndicated, Crime Watch Daily. Before joining Crime Watch Daily, Andrea worked at FOX O&O WJBK in Detroit where she reported. Andrea received a Bachelor in Journalism from Ohio State University.
6/6/17
KYLE BOGEY of CBS O&O 97.1 The Ticket is promoted to Host Monday through Friday from 6pm-10pm. Kyle will also host Pre and Post Games for The Detroit Pistons Broadcasts on The Ticket as well as Pistons Weekly. Kyle who is a graduate of Madonna University joined The Ticket in 2014.
5/22/17
JASON AUBRY joins NBC Affiliate WCMH in Columbus as General Assignment Reporter. Jason who is a graduate of Rochester College most recently worked at the NBC Affiliate in St. Louis.
5/18/17
JOSH BERRY moves to ABC Affiliate WOLO in Columbia where he will be Monday-Friday Primary News Anchor. Josh comes from the NBC/FOX Affiliates in Little Rock where he was an Anchor/Reporter. Josh is a graduate of Henderson State University.
3/28/17
DANA BISHOP moves to ABC Affiliate WISN in Milwaukee where she will be a Newscast Producer. Dana who is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin most recently worked as a Morning Show Producer at the ABC Affiliate in Cleveland.
1/30/17
TOM DURIAN joins NBC Affiliate WTMJ in Milwaukee as an Anchor/Reporter. Tom will Anchor weekends and Report during the week. Tom comes from the ABC Affiliate in Minneapolis. Tom who has won numerous awards for his work attended both UCLA and College of The Desert.
10/12/16
LACEY CRISP joins CBS Affiliate WOIO in Cleveland where she will be a General Assignment Reporter/MMJ. Lacey who is a graduate of University Of Minnesota has worked at the FOX O&O in Minneapolis and the NBC Affiliate in Milwaukee.
10/12/16
JOEL SCHIPPER joins FOX Affiliate WDRB in Louisville as an Anchor/Reporter. Joel most recently worked at Central Florida News 13 in Orlando in the same capacity. Joel is a graduate of Grand Valley State University.
8/16/2016
KRISTEN CHAPMAN moves to CBS Affiliate WPEC in West Palm where she will be a general Assignment Reporter/MMJ. Kristen comes form the FOX affiliate in Tyler where she was Weekday Morning Anchor and Reporter. Kristen is a graduate of the University Of Colorado.
7/22/16
MIKE SPRINGER moves to ABC Affiliate WFTV in Orlando where he will be a General Assignment Reporter. Mike most recently worked at the ABC Affiliate in Albuquerque where he was also a Reporter. Mike is a graduate of Providence College in Rhode Island.
7/22/16
JENNIFER ANN WILSON joins WXYZ TV in Detroit as a General Assignment Reporter. Jennifer most recently worked at ABC Affiliate KSTP in Minneapolis where she reported and filled in at the Anchor Desk. Jennifer is a graduate of Northern Illinois University.
6/17/16
MIKE KRAFCIK joins CBS Affiliate WWMT in Kalamazoo as a General Assignment Reporter/MMJ. Mike most recently worked in the same role at the FOX Affiliate on Hartford. Mike is a graduate of Central Connecticut State University and also received his masters at Syracuse University.
5/18/2016
CHRISTIANNE KLEIN joins CBS Affiliate KLAS in Las Vegas as the 4-5pm Anchor and Reporter. Christianne most recently was the Morning Show Anchor on the FOX Affiliate in Sacramento and has been an ongoing contributor to the Dr. OZ Show. Christianne who has also worked at ABC News as an Anchor/Correspondent is a graduate of Wellesley College.
5/4/16
MARTY KASPER moves to CBS Affiliate KOTV in Tulsa where he will be a General Assignment Reporter. Marty most recently worked at the ABC Affiliate in Albany where he was also a Reporter. Marty is a graduate of Columbia College in Chicago.
5/1/16
HANNAH WELKER moves to NBC Affiliate WCNC in Charlotte where she will be a General Assignment Reporter. Hannah comes to Charlotte from the ABC Affiliate in Rochester. Hannah is a graduate of The University Of Illinois.
3/20/2016
NADIA SINGH moves to ABC Affiliate WMAR in Baltimore where she will be a General Assignment Reporter/MMJ. Nadia most recently worked at the CBS Affiliate in Roanoke where she was an Anchor/Reporter. Nadia is a graduate of The University Of Maryland.
3/18/2016
LAUREN LEA joins ABC O&O KTRK in Houston where she will be a General Assignment Reporter. Lauren most recently worked at the NBC affiliate in San Antonio. Lauren is a graduate of Texas Christian University.
3/18/2016
DAVE DETLING moves to ABC affiliate KTNV in Las Vegas where he will be a General Assignment Reporter/M MJ. Dave most recently worked at The ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City. Dave is a graduate of Emerson College.
3/17/2016
MEGAN SANCTORUM joins WISH in Indianapolis where she will be a General Assignment Reporter. Megan comes to Indianapolis from the CBS Affiliate in Toledo. Megan is a graduate of Michigan State University.
2/22/2016
JENNIFER ANN WILSON joins ABC Affiliate WXYZ in Detroit as a Freelance General Assignment Reporter. Jennifer who is a native Detroiter most recently worked at ABC Affiliate KSTP in Minneapolis where she was also a General Assignment Reporter. Jennifer is a graduate of Northern Illinois University
2/11/2016
CHRISTINE VANTIMMEREN moves to CBS Affiliate WWMT in Kalamazoo where she will be a General Assignment Reporter. Christine comes from FOX Affiliate KOKH in Oklahoma City where she Reported and Anchored. Christine is a graduate of Grand Valley State University.
2/10/2016
MATT FERNANDEZ moves to CBS Affiliate WIAT in Birmingham where he will be a General Assignment Reporter. Matt comes from NBC Affiliate KVOA in Tucson where he was also a Reporter. Matt is a graduate of Western Michigan University.
1/26/16
STEPHANIE CLAYTOR joins Bay News 9 in Tampa as a General Assignment Reporter/MMJ. Stephanie who is fluent in Spanish most recently worked at the NBC Affiliate in Albuquerque where she also reported. Stephanie is a graduate of Syracuse University.
1/25/16
CRISTINA FRANK moves to ABC Affiliate WMTW in Portland where she will be Weekday Morning Anchor. Cristina most recently worked at the ABC Affiliate in Topeka where she also Anchored. Cristina is a graduate of Ohio University Scripps School of Journalism.
1/25/16
CHRIS EARL is promoted to Monday through Friday Morning Anchor at ABC Affiliate KCRG in Cedar Rapids, the dominant Newsroom in Eastern Iowa. Chris joined the station in 2008 and most recently was the Weekend Evening Anchor and Weekday Reporter. Chris who is a graduate of The University Of Wisconsin has won numerous awards for his work.
12/15/15
SHELLEY CHILDERS joins ABC Affiliate WXYZ in Detroit as a General Assignment Reporter. Shelley comes to Detroit from the ABC Affiliate KRGV in Weslaco, Texas where she was a Reporter and Anchor. Shelley is a graduate of Michigan State University.
12/14/15
SCOTT MCDONNELL, Anchor/Reporter, moves to ABC AFFILIATE WTNH in Hartford/New Haven where he will be the Monday through Friday Primary Anchor for the 6pm News. Scott most recently worked at ABC Affiliate KMBC in Kansas City. Scott is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island.
11/23/15
TARYN ASHER is promoted to 11pm Anchor and will also continue high profile Reporting for FOX O&O WJBK in Detroit. Taryn was most recently Weekend Anchor and Weekday Reporter at WJBK, which she joined in 2007. Prior to joining WJBK, Taryn was an Anchor/Reporter at ABC Station, WJRT in Flint. Taryn is a graduate of Michigan State University.
11/18/15
KATHERINE HESSEL moves to FOX Affiliate KTVI in St. Louis where she will be a General Assignment Reporter. Katherine comes to St. Louis from the ABC Affiliate in Yakima where she also reported. Katherine is a graduate of Texas Christian University.
11/2/2105
REBECCA KLOPF moves to NBC Affiliate WTMJ in Milwaukee where she will be a General Assignment Reporter. Rebecca comes from the NBC Affiliate in Rockford where she was a Reporter and Fill-In Anchor. Rebecca is a graduate of the University Of Illinois at Champagne where she received both her Bachelors and Masters Degrees.
10/1/15
OLIVIA YORK joins ABC Affiliate KAAL in Rochester as a Reporter/MMV. Olivia who previously worked at Hudson County TV in New Jersey is a graduate of Occidental College in Los Angeles and also attended the Connecticut School Of Broadcasting.
9/15/15
IRIKA SARGENT joins CBS O&O WBBM in Chicago where she will be a Monday through Friday Primary News Anchor. Irika comes from CBS O&O WFOR in Miami where she served in the same role. Prior to Miami, Irika was an Anchor/Reporter at the NBC Affiliate in Houston. Irika is a graduate of the Missouri School Of Journalism and received her Law Degree from Cornell Law School.
9/14/15
JULIE GARGOTTA is promoted to General Assignment Reporter at Central Florida News 13 in Orlando. Julie joined CFN 13 as an MMJ in December of 2014, Julie who is a graduate of Temple University previously worked at the NBC Affiliate in Lancaster.
9/10/15
DAVID BODDEN is promoted to Weekend Morning Anchor and Weekday Reporter at Central Florida News 13 in Orlando. David joined CFN 13 in July of 2015. David who is a graduate of The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale has won two Emmy’s and an AP Award.
8/31/15
LAUREN POZEN moves to CBS Affiliate KMOV in St. Louis where she will be a General Assignment Reporter. Lauren comes to St. Louis from the ABC Affiliate in Springfield where she also Reported and Filled In as an Anchor. Lauren is a graduate of the University Of Southern California.
8/31/15
NINA CARTER moves to FOX Affiliate KOKI in Tulsa where she will be a General Assignment Reporter. Nina comes from the NBC Affiliate in Bismarck and is a graduate of the University Of Detroit Mercy.
8/30/15
SIA NYORKOR moves to CBS Affiliate WOIO in Cleveland where she will be a General Assignment Reporter/MMJ. Sia who previously worked at the CBS Affiliate in Wichita is a graduate of Indiana University and received her Masters Degree from the Columbia Graduate School Of Journalism.
8/28/15
REBECCA THOMAS moves to FOX O&O KTBC in Austin where she will be the Monday through Friday Primary Anchor. Rebecca comes from the CBS Affiliate in Phoenix where she Reported and filled in at the Anchor Desk. Rebecca also served as an Anchor/Reporter at the ABC Affiliate in Phoenix. Rebecca is a graduate of San Diego State University.
8/18/15
MEGAN HICKEY moves to ABC Affiliate WEWS in Cleveland where she will be a General Assignment Reporter. Megan comes from the NBC Affiliate in South Bend where she also reported. Megan is a graduate of Georgetown University and the Medill School Of Journalism, Northwestern University.
7/17/15
MARIANNE MARTINEZ joins NBC Affiliate KSDK in St. Louis as a General Assignment Reporter/MMJ. Marianne previously worked at both the CBS O&O IN Dallas as well as the FOX Affiliate in Denver. Marianne is a graduate of the University Of Missouri School of Journalism.
6/19/15
MAGGIE NEWLAND moves to NBC Affiliate WNCN in Raleigh where she will be Weekend Anchor and Weekday Reporter. Maggie makes the move from CBS O&O WFOR in Miami where she was a General Assignment Reporter. Maggie who has also worked for the ABC Affiliate in Minneapolis is a graduate of The College Of William and Mary.
5/20/15
KARI HALL moves to NBC O&O KNTV in San Francisco where she will be the Monday through Friday Morning Show Meteorologist. Kari most recently worked at News 12 Connecticut where she was the Lead Weekday Evening Meteorologist. Kari is a graduate of Mississippi State University.
5/12/15
KYLE BOGI joins CBS Radio 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit as an on air personality where he will host and do updates. Kyle also works for Scout Media as a Reporter as well as State Champs Sports Network. Kyle is a graduate of Madonna University and Specs Howard School Of Broadcast Arts.
4/12/15
ANNIE SZATKOWSKI jumps 114 markets to FOX Affiliate WXMI in Grand Rapids from the CBS Affiliate in Mason City where she will be a Reporter/MMJ and fill-in Anchor. Annie is a graduate of The University Of Iowa where she was not only an Academic All American but a member also of the Women’s Gymnastics Team.
4/11/15
TRENT BUTLER joins NBC Affiliate WAFF in Huntsville where he will be the Monday through Friday Morning Anchor. Trent most recently worked at the CBS Affiliate in Birmingham. Trent is a graduate of the University Of Georgia.
5/8/15
RON SMILEY moves to CBS O & O KDKA in Pittsburgh where he will be the Monday through Friday Morning Show Meteorologist. Ron arrives in Pittsburgh from the FOX Affiliate in Indianapolis where he has been since 2010 Ron is a graduate of Arkansas Tech University.
4/1/15
JASON AUBRY joins NBC Affiliate KSDK in St. Louis a General Assignment Reporter/MMJ. Jason who is a graduate of Rochester College and Specs Howard School Of Broadcasting most recently worked at the CBS Affiliate in Atlanta.
4/1/15
PJ RANDHAWA moves to NBC Affiliate KSDK in St. Louis where she will be an Investigative Reporter/ MMJ. PJ comes from the NBC Affiliate in Columbia South Carolina where she was an Investigative Reporter and Fill-In Anchor. PJ is a graduate of Northeastern Illinois University, received her Masters from DePaul and has won several awards for her work.
3/31/15
DAVE BONDY joins NBC Affiliate WEYI in Flint as Monday through Friday Primary late evening Anchor, Dave who is a native Michiganian comes to Flint from NBC Affiliate WPXI in Pittsburgh where he was a General Assignment Reporter and Fill-In Anchor. Dave who has won numerous awards for his reporting is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University.
3/31/15
CHRIS MARTINEZ joins CBS News as a Correspondent and will be assigned to the Los Angeles Bureau. Chris comes to CBS from CBS O&O WBBM in Chicago where he has reported since 2012. Chris is a graduate of Florida State University.
3/26/15
VENISE TOUSSAINT joins News 12 Long Island in New York as a Freelance Reporter. Venise who is a graduate of Syracuse University S.I Newhouse School of Communications most recently worked at the NBC Affiliate in Las Vegas.
1/22/15
CHINA SELLERS HALEY joins Crain’s Automotive News in Detroit as an Anchor/Reporter. China who previously worked for the NBC affiliate in Toledo is a graduate of University Of Detroit Mercy.
12/11/14
CHARLIE LANGTON joins WJBK, the FOX O&O in Detroit as Weekend Anchor and Legal Reporter. Charlie will also continue to host the “Let It Rip” discussion segments, which takes on provocative subjects. Charlie who is a graduate of Kalamazoo College and the Detroit College of Law joined WJBK in 2007. Charlie will continue to work Morning Drive on CBS Radio O&O WWJ News Radio 950 in Detroit as a legal analyst.
12/1/14
JULIE GARGOTTA joins Central Florida News 13 in Orlando as a General Assignment Reporter. Julie comes to Florida from the NBC Affiliate in Lancaster where she did Traffic and Reporting. Julie is a graduate of Temple University.
9/21/14
ROB MACKO moves to CBS Affiliate KLFY where he will be Monday through Friday Primary Anchor. Rob comes to Lafayette from the ABC Affiliate in Savannah where he was an Anchor/Reporter. Rob is a graduate of Penn State University.
9/21/14
DR. DEANNA LITES joins WWJ NewsRadio 950 as Health Reporter. Deanna is an award winning TV Reporter who has worked at NBC Affiliate WHDH in Boston, NBC O&O WMAQ in Chicago and CBS O&O in Miami, WFOR. Deanna has also been a contributor to Good Morning America as well as EXTRA. Deanna is a graduate of Michigan State University and Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago.
7/2/14
DAVID BODDEN moves to News 13 Orlando from the CBS Affiliate in Fort Myers. David joins News 13 as a General Assignment Reporter. David is a graduate of the Art6 Institute of Fort Lauderdale.
4/9/14
JOANNA SMALL moves to CBS Affiliate KIRO in Seattle where she will be a General Assignment Reporter. Joanna, who has won numerous awards for her Reporting, comes from the ABC Affiliate in Springfield, Missouri. Joanna is a graduate of The University Of Colorado.
1/7/14
AMANDA SALINAS joins FOX O&O KTBC in Austin as Monday-Friday Morning Anchor. Amanda comes to Austin from KDAF in Dallas where she was the Primary Anchor and prior to that worked at the ABC Affiliate in West Palm as an Anchor/reporter. Amanda who has won numerous awards for her work is a graduate of the University Of Texas.
11/26/13
LAUREN ZAKALIK jumps to ABC Affiliate WFAA in Dallas where she will be a General Assignment Reporter. Lauren, who is a graduate of Northwestern University-Medill School Of Journalism and received her undergraduate Degree from Michigan, arrives in Dallas from the ABC Affiliate Albuquerque where she has been the Lead Investigative Reporter since joining the station in 2010.
11/21/13
Meteorologist JILL GILARDI moves to FOX Affiliate WBRC in Birmingham where she will Anchor Weekend Weather and fill in during the week. Jill is a graduate of Lyndon State College and most recently worked at the NBC Affiliate in Omaha.
8/12/13
MATT BRODE joins NBC Affiliate KVOA in Tucson as Chief Meteorologist. Matt returns to KVOA from the CBS Affiliate in Portland where he had been the Weekday Morning and Midday Meteorologist. Matt is a graduate of The University Of Arizona.
8/8/13
DAN LEACH joins WXYT 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit as a Host. Dan has worked for the station as a Freelancer. Dan is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University.
5/24/13
RYAN FIELD moves to FOX Sports 1 Network in Los Angeles where he will be an Anchor/Reporter when the Network hits the air this August. Ryan comes to Los Angeles from FOX Sports Detroit where he also served as an Anchor/Reporter. Ryan who has also was an Anchor/Reporter at FOX O&O WJBK in Detroit is a graduate of Michigan State University.
2/11/13
TOM JORDAN joins WWJ NEWSRADIO950 in Detroit as Monday Through Friday Morning Drive Anchor. Tom comes to Detroit from KUSI in San Diego where he was an Anchor/Reporter since 2007. Tom has won numerous awards for his work including 3 Emmy’s and The Mark Twain Award from AFTRA.
Talent Placement for Local and National News
Personal Approach
Our personal approach to talent management makes us highly effective in placing all levels of talent.Get Results
Mort Meisner Associates is a firm that gets results with a reputation of being highly skilled, experienced and ethical professionals.