NBC News Executive Producer Elizabeth O’Connell (l) is interviewed by Jean Chatsky of the Today show at Temple University Oct. 3. (Photo by Daniel Pelligrine)
Elizabeth O’Connell, the executive producer for wireless and radio at NBC News, was chosen to speak at the 2013 Charles and Elaine Sherman Lecture to share her experiences in the media industry and interact with Temple students.
A 32-year NBC veteran, O’Connell began her career while still in college as an intern on the assignment desk at WBZ in Boston, rising to become one of the first female executive producers both at NBC and in television news. She is interviewed by Jean Chatsky, financial editor for NBC Today and daughter of the Shermans, followed by a Q&A session with the audience.
The Sherman Lecture was founded by the Shermans to benefit School of Media and Communication students and to encourage an ongoing dialogue about broadcasting, cable and satellite in a free society.
The 2013 Sherman Lecture will air on TUTV Wednesday, November 20 at 1 p.m. and re-air at 9 p.m. Watch it on Comcast channel 50, Verizon 45 or online.
