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TUTV Alumni Spotlight

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TUTV is working with some recent Klein College of Media and Communication graduates this summer to bring you the TUTV Alumni Spotlight. This feature will shed light on who these alumni are and how the Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University helped them to achieve their goals.

Our first feature is 2022 KLN graduate Nic Uff (he/him), an Associate Segment Producer at Good Morning America.

  1. How did your experience at Temple University, and more specifically Klein College Of Media and Communication, prepare you for a career in media and communication? My experience at Temple was absolutely incredible. Making the decision to go there, specifically to Klein College, was one of the best I have ever made. I attribute a lot of my success in the industry to the courses/academics but primarily to Temple Update, Temple’s weekly, live, student-run newscast. I had the privilege to serve in almost every position, eventually making my way up to Supervising Producer.
  2. Are there any specific courses or extracurricular activities that you found to be most beneficial in developing your skills for your current position in the media industry? When it comes to specific courses, I would say Writing Workshop with Professor Peter Jaroff and TV Promotions with now-retired Professor Ed Dress. These courses allowed me to improve my writing skills, which are key in our industry. The thing that helped me the most with acquiring the skills to achieve where I am now is 100% Temple Update. Professor Jaroff runs the organization as a broadcast news program, and I see many similarities between the program and how we do things at ABC News. Covering news in the nation’s fourth-largest media market has its advantages. Temple Update taught me how to properly cover different types of stories and to always put good journalism first. One thing that I find funny is that I always used to be the person that would book the bigger interviews at Temple Update. Whether it was with the university president or government officials. Fast forward to now, and I am a booker at Good Morning America!
  3. Can you share any valuable internships or networking opportunities you pursued while at Temple University that helped you establish connections and gain relevant media industry experience? I was fortunate enough to have had six network internships. It all started when I was invited to interview for an interview with CBS News in the Klein Career Center. That interview led to another, which led to another… next thing I knew, I had three internships with the booking team at CBS Mornings. Those internships helped me intern with NBC’s TODAY Show, both with the New York and Washington DC teams. And finally, my last internship in college was with the booking team of ABC’s Good Morning America, and they couldn’t get rid of me 🙂
  4. What is the most significant advice you have for current students interested in pursuing a career in media and communication? The biggest advice I have for current students is to get involved! Being involved in college not only helps you become a master of your craft, but it leads to a better resume, which then leads to internships, which then leads to jobs after college. Plus, besides Temple Update giving me the skills and knowledge to become the best I could be at producing TV, I have some of my best college memories attached to that organization.
  5. Are there any particular skills or areas of expertise they should focus on? Learn how to nail the interview! You will be competing with kids from all over the country for some of these larger internship opportunities. Make your 20-30 minutes with the hiring manager count! You have to stand out.
  6. In your current role, what are some of the biggest challenges you face in the rapidly evolving media industry, and how do you stay ahead of the curve? As a booker, my job is to book people for interviews that air on the show, both live and taped. I try to use my age to my advantage and pitch stories that I know will help bring in more viewers to our show. Being younger and really intertwined with what’s trending really helps. It’s always important to think about the future and how to be better tomorrow.
  • Working at America’s most watched morning show is such a privilege that I never take for granted. Knowing that millions of people across the globe get to see my work is absolutely incredible. I used to come to GMA whenever I would visit NYC growing up. I used to leave South Jersey at 3:00 am to get to NYC for the GMA Summer concerts, and now I get to WORK THEM! So thankful to Klein College for getting me to where I am today.

Go to templetv.net to learn more about TUTV and Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University.

 

Tug Of War Returns

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Tug Of War is a TUTV original gameshow where two contestants face off in a back-and-forth battle of intellect and other trivia. In this episode of Tug of War, roommates Nick Nystedt and Sean Sweeney face off to challenge their wit, intellect, and knowledge. Host Ajay Patel lays out the game’s rules before the showdown begins, while Rachel Bromberg spins the wheel to determine the category of questions that will put the contestants to the test. Watch the contestants race to answer trivia questions before their opponents and discover who is named the winner!

Find out who wins Saturday, June 24, at 12:30 & 8:30 pm on TUTV or watch anytime on templetv.net.

Navigating Inequality From The Sidelines

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Navigating Inequality From The Sidelines was created by Rebecca Sebring as a Master of Arts culminating project at Klein College of Media and Communication, Temple University. This documentary features Philadelphia 76ers play-by-play announcer Kate Scott, Co-founder of the Asian American Journalists Association Sports Task Force Victoria Lim, Sports Anchor/Reporter at CBS4/FOX59 Indianapolis Alexa Ross, Rowan University Sports Communications Student Kara Guno, and FOX29 Philadelphia sports anchor & co-host of “The 215” Breland Moore. They talk candidly about their experiences as women in sports media, their influences, and what motivates them to blaze the trail for future women in sports media.

Tune in to TUTV Monday, June 26, at 12:00 & 8:00 pm or watch anytime on templetv.net.

Queer Temple Returns

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Queer Temple is TUTV’s first LGBTQIA+ series, co-created by Temple students Christopher Smith and Andreas Copes. The program examines the world through the eyes of LGBTQIA+ individuals, focusing on current events, history, and life in the queer community.

The guests on this episode of Queer Temple are incredible Queer Creators and Temple-Grown artists who have performed across Philadelphia. Host Laila Page welcomes vocalist/guitarist for Graver’s Lane David Anderson (He/They) and creator of King Rat Matt Guardiola (He/They) for a candid discussion about Queer Music. Music is so much of how we find ourselves and understand the world around us. It makes us dance, it makes us cry, and most of all, it makes us feel heard. Though history has tried to hide Queer Existence and Queer Performance, we continue to take center stage. From Freddie Mercury to Frank Ocean to the young queer voices we have with us today.

Check out what they had to say and acoustic performances by each artist Friday, June 23, at 12:00 & 8:00 PM on TUTV or watch anytime on templetv.net.

2023 MSP Awards

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Fox 29 anchor Breland Moore hosts the 16th annual MSP Student Awards and recognizes the work of 2022/2023 Media Studies and Production students.

Tune in to TUTV on Wednesday, June 14, at 1:30 & 9:30 pm, or watch anytime on templetv.net.

Congratulations to all of the winners and scholarship recipients:

2023 MSP Student Award Winners:

**Category: Best Sports Package
3rd PLACE:
Class: OwlSports Update
Student Name(s): Jake Gabel & Chynna Dunneman
Project Title: Temple Volleyball Trip to Japan

2nd PLACE:
Class: Owl Sports Update
Student Name(s): Emilie Cochrane (solo)
Project Title: Aleah Nelson – Doubling as a D1 Basketball Player & TikTok Star

1st PLACE:
Class: OwlSports Update
Student Name(s): Luke Meli & Chloe Gesing
Project Title: Gratson’s Gratitude

**Category: Best Long Form Script
3rd PLACE:
Student Name(s): Emmanuel Rodriguez (solo)
Project Title: Figuring It Out

2nd PLACE:
Student Name(s): Sachin Patel (solo)
Project Title: BUCK

1st PLACE:
Class: SPRING 2023: Creative Scriptwriting
Student Name(s): Corianna Jackson (solo)
Project Title: The Nod

**Category: Short Form Audio Production
2ND PLACE:
Student Name(s): Rayna Mook and Charlotte Weeks
Project Title: Media Encyclopedia Ep. 117

1ST PLACE:
Class: Advanced Editing
Student Name(s): Joelle Delprete (solo)
Project Title: Corpse Bride Soundscape Advanced Editing

**Category: Website
3rd PLACE:
Student Name(s): Zoe Sohenick, Wes Marshall, Corinna Boek, Brenna Farawell, and Danny Vangoni

Project Title: Juniper Spring Film

2nd place: Tune Tube
Class: Advanced Topics in Organizational Management
Student Name(s): Anna Trazzo, Zoe Sohenick
Project Title: Tune Tube

1st place: Rage Dance Studio
Student Name(s): Mia LePage
Project Title: Rage Dance Studio Website Project

**Category: Best Music Production
3rd PLACE:
Class: MSP 3751 Audio Mastering
Student Name(s): Charli Temoney
Project Title: Tuesdays

2nd PLACE:
Class: MSP 3751 Audio Mastering
Student Name(s): Hannah Ninan (solo)
Project Title: Sunset with God

1st PLACE:
Class: Recording Industry Practicum
Student Name(s): Josiah Roggio, Grace Torna, Andrew Esch, Theo Bookey, Jordan Spivack
Project Title: Poison

**Category: Research Paper

3RD PLACE:
Class: Global Media
Project Title: Bollywood’s Entanglement with Hollywood
Student Name(s): Hannah Ninan

2ND PLACE:
Student Name(s): Natalie Kelmelis
Project Title: Representations of Gender and Femininity in the World of Avatar: The Last Airbender

1ST PLACE:
Student Name(s): Lauren Jackson
Project Title: Pretty Little Influences: How Myth Archetypes in Teen Dramas Affect Adolescents

**Category: Graduate Creative Project 
3rd PLACE:
Student Name(s): Rachel Bromberg
Project Title: Figures Fashion Show

2nd PLACE:
Student Name(s ): Andreea Ioanas
Title: Daughter of Immigrants

1st PLACE:
Student Name(s): Rebecca Sebring
Project Title: Navigating Inequality From the Sidelines

**Category: Best Feature-News Package 
3rd PLACE:
Class: Temple Update
Student’s Name: Corey Thompson, Kayla Stewart
Project Title: TUPD Officer Killed

2nd PLACE:
Class: Temple Update
Student Name(s): Maggie Fitzgerald, Mara Tannenbaum, Brian Mengini
Project Title: Home/Apartment Invasion

1st PLACE:
Class: Temple Update
Student Name(s): Olivia Benner (solo)
Project Title: Campus Safety Audit

**Category: Studio/On-Location Production
3rd PLACE:
Class: Sports Production Practicum – OwlSports Update
Student Name(s): Liam Andell, Jake Jesberger, Jon Gutekunst, Liam Andell, Emilie Cochrane, Sam Massad, Jake Gabel
Project Title: Inside the Nest, October 25th

2nd PLACE:
Class: Sports Production Practicum – OwlSports Update
Student Name(s): Kylie Haberstroh, Natalie Koranda, Matt Rineer and Meg Doyle
Project Title: OwlSports Update March 30th

1st PLACE:
Class: Genres of Media Production
Student Name(s): Anthony Purich, Christian Angelini, Ruby Ginsburg, and Kayla Owens
Project Title: Backyard of Philly

**Category: Media Analysis/Critique
3rd PLACE:
Class: Introduction to Media Analysis
Student Name(s): Sydney Binkley
Project Title: The Hunger Games; A Dystopian Reality Show representing The Spectacle and Hyperreality

2nd PLACE:
Class: Introduction to Media Analysis
Student Name(s): Rayna Mook & Charlotte Weeks
Project Title: A Critique of Black Mirror’s “San Junipero”

1st PLACE:
Class: Global Media
Student Name(s): Changyu Xu
Project Title: Does the Korean Wave Weaken Cultural Imperialism?

**Category: Graduate Research Paper
3rd PLACE:
Student Name(s): Celina Ehrlich
Project Title: The White Primitive and Rural Monsters in Hillbilly Horror

2nd PLACE:
Class: Communication Research Methods
Student Name(s): Tiffany Alice Baskerville
Project Title: We’ve Come This Far By Faith: Examining Belief, Tradition, Religiosity, and Non-religious Belief of the Black Church Using Mixed Methods of Interviews, Autoethnography, and Ethnography of Communication

1st PLACE:
Class: Master’s Thesis
Student Name(s): Bryn Garick
Project Title: Real Beauty With Real Bodies – The Body Positivity Movement and Increased Cynicism Toward Dove’s Commodification of Feminism

**Category: Best Emergent Media
3rd PLACE:
Class: Emergent Media
Student Name(s): Andreea Ioanas
Project Title: The Life of Two Bears

2nd PLACE:
Class: Mobile Media
Student Name(s): Nyla Ford
Project Title: AR Mobile Text Project

1st PLACE:
Class: Emergent Media
Student Name(s): Celina Ehrlich, Andreea Ioanas, Casey Driscoll, Liam James, Megan K McGarrey, Shane Sullivan
Project Title: Twin Flames

**Category: Best Video Editing
3rd PLACE:
Class: Advanced Editing
Student Name(s): Nyla Ford
Project Title: Horror Trailer – Forrest Gump

2nd place:
Student Name(s): Ruby Ginsburg
Project Title: Route 9

1st place:
Class: Lighting for Media
Student Name(s): Theo Kontonis, Jeremy Criden, Erika Cutaia
Project Title: SESSALGNUS

**Category: Package Script
3rd PLACE:
Student Name(s): Tatiyana Harris, John Ferrara
Project Title: Men’s Basketball Social Media Team PKG Script

2nd PLACE:
Class: MSP 4597 – Sports Production Practicum from OwlSports Update
Student Name(s): Hayden Bandel (solo)
Project Title: Basketball 1K Points Script

1st PLACE:
Class: Sports Production Practicum from OwlSports Update
Student Name(s): Emilie Cochrane (solo)
Project Title: The Importance of AEDs – Temple Basketball

**Category: Critical Video
3rd PLACE:
Class: MSP 3421 Technology and Culture
Student Name(s): Rithika Mothukuri (solo)
Project Title: Technology as Destruction, Technology As Environment

2nd PLACE:
Class: MSP 1021 Introduction to Media Analysis
Student Name(s): Axel Soderlund (solo)
Project Title: Plato’s Internet CafĂ©

1st PLACE:
Class: MSP 1021 Introduction to Media Analysis
Student Name(s): Gianna Giorgio (solo)
Project Title: Children of the Stars

**Long Form Audio Production
3rd PLACE:
Class: MSP 3771 – Podcast and Radio Production
Student Name(s): Paddy Heckard (solo)
Project Title: A Look Into the Sudden Rise of Arsenal Soccer Club

2nd PLACE:
Class: MSP 3771 – Podcast and Radio Production
Student Name(s): William Ferreira
Project Title: The Sounds and Me

1st PLACE:
Class: MSP 3771 – Podcast and Radio Production FALL 2022
Student Name(s): Benji Taylor
Project Title: Night Owl Soup Pilot: Physical Media

**Category: Long Form Segment/Program 

3RD PLACE
Class: Genres Of Media Production- Documentary
Student Name(s): Courtney Trumbore
Project Title: I Just Want to Be the Main Character

2nd PLACE:
Class: Recoding Industry Practicum
Student Name(s): Samantha Quinlan, Hanna Ninan
Project Title: Live From Studio G Fall 2022

1st PLACE:
Class: Producing and Directing
Student Name(s): Tatiyana Harris, Aleksandra Gorna, Mariah Speller, Amanda Smith, and James Rampersad
Project Title: The Art of Moving On

High Flying Owls Returns

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This episode of High Flying Owls has everything from gourmet doggy treats to all-natural human sweets. Join host Dwight Carey as he sits down with two High Flying Entrepreneurs, Kaleb Rush, and Joe Green. Kaleb is the co-founder of Saint Roccos Treats, and Joe Green is the founder of Affinity Confections. Together, these owl entrepreneurs discuss their journeys and reveal how you can become a successful business owner.

Tune in to TUTV Thursday, June 8, at 2:30 & 10:30 pm or watch anytime on templetv.net

The Vibe Returns

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Created by journalism student Nydja Hood, The Vibe is Temple University’s first hip-hop culture and music television show, providing a platform for artists at Temple and beyond. On The Vibe, students discuss what is trending in popular culture and feature rappers, poets, singers, and more. On this episode of The Vibe, hosts Jocelyn Hockaday, Bruce Claxton, and correspondents Lauren Jackson and Randi Lane bring you 30 minutes of pure vibes. In addition, this episode features a new segment called “GoldSchool,” where the hosts revisit classic hip-hop. Later, Jocelyn shines a spotlight on creating music and sits down with Studio Producers Luca Fano-Caroti, Samuel Krapah, and Joshua Moreau.

Tune in to TUTV Friday, June 9, at 3:30 & 11:30 pm or watch anytime on templetv.net

Artists Among Us

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Hosted, produced, and directed by Melanie Spiegel, Artists Among Us is an all-new TUTV program that highlights the work of local artists and their work in our communities. In this pilot episode, Mel speaks with Philadelphia Photographer Joseph Labolito and discusses his collection of images from the 80s and into the early 2000s. Along the way, Joseph shares his behind-the-scenes process, first-hand accounts, and stories. Then, Mel sits down with Margery Sly, the director of The Special Collections Research Center. Together they discuss her process, her contribution to the center, and how she helped Joseph make his artwork available. Lastly, Mel teaches us how to take a perfect photo.

Tune in to TUTV Friday, June 9, at 12:00 & 8:00 pm, or watch anytime on templetv.net

 

2023 Children’s Media Career Symposium

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The fifth annual Children’s Media Career Symposium brought to you by, The Center for Media and Informations Literacy is hosted by Sherri Hope Culver and is an opportunity to learn about the industry firsthand from leaders in content creation, animation, podcasts, marketing, research, and entrepreneurship. The following talented panel of speakers discusses trends in production, marketing, research, writing, and more in the children’s media industry.

Anne Lund | Senior Director, Curriculum and Content | PBS Kids

David Kleeman | Senior Vice President, Global Trends | Dubit Limited

Caitlin Corkery | Senior Manager Series Production | WHYY Public Television

Jodi Nussbaum | Chief Operational Tinkerer | Tinkercast

Rosemarie Truglio, Ph.D. | Senior Vice President, Curriculum and Content | Sesame Workshop

Rick Fernandes | Senior Director | Original Series Noggin | Paramount

Courtney Wong Chin | Director of Learning Insights & Design at Noggin | Paramount

Karen Martin | Vice President of Programming | Children’s Media Association

Tune in to TUTV Wednesday, May 31, at 1:30 & 9:30 pm or watch anytime at templetv.net

The Temp

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The Temp, initially created by Klein College of Media and Communication students and now a course in the Journalism Department, covers social, lifestyle, and political news, in a format that aims to set itself apart from traditional broadcasts. The Temp hopes to bring light to the hottest issues in and around Philadelphia through innovative push-the-boundary reporting.

In this in-depth semester finale, The Temp covers the major news headlines of 2023. Hosted by Jake Leonard and Lexi Gwynn, the show focuses on important topics, including the resignation of former Temple University president Jason Wingard, the influence of Gen Z voters, updates on SEPTA’s “Bus Revolution 2.0,” and more. Correspondent Jetta Holiday explores Chester County City’s efforts to revive local businesses, while Claire Bower visits The Philadelphia Flower Show. Emma Gelatt takes viewers to “The Resource Exchange,” an ideal destination for artists seeking sustainable materials. Madeline Gillespie leads a captivating tour highlighting the diverse women who played a role in shaping Philadelphia. Finally, the hosts explore “Story Slams,” an intimate event where firsthand stories are shared up close and personal.

Tune in to TUTV on Friday, May 26, at 12:00 & 8:00 pm or watch anytime on templetv.net.

Celebrate Memorial Day

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This Memorial Day, watch TUTV and indulge in nostalgia with a full day of Remembering When a TV history retrospective show that features old TV spots and programs. The Remembering When marathon begins at 10:00 am on May 29th and last all day. It will feature notable early TV hits like Dragnet, The Betty White Show, and more. Tune in online or on Comcast 50 and Verizon 45 within the city of Philadelphia.

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The Temple Experience

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The Temple Experience highlights Temple seniors’ experiences at Temple University and their plans after graduation.

In this loaded episode of The Temple Experience, Temple Spring 2023 students spin a wheel filled with varying categories and embark on a trip down memory lane. They discuss topics ranging from their initial day experiences, preferred classes, lessons they wish they had known from the start, and everything in between. Join Ashleigh Dzomba, Hannah Morris, Kayla Owens, Daina Garvey, Brandi Biting, Jack Difiore, Alana Herman, Allison Daugherty, Ahn’yae Hedgepeth, Lauren Wall, Eric Mawhinney, and Macey Di Lello as they reflect on their time and offer valuable insights to current and future Temple University students, revealing what the Temple Experience is really like.

Tune in to TUTV Wednesday, May 24, at 1:30 & 9:30 pm or watch anytime on templetv.net.

2023 N.A.T.A.S. Mid-Atlantic

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On Tuesday, May 16th at 9:30 AM EDT, please join us online at templetv.net as the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of N.A.T.A.S. (the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences ) recognizes excellence in the captivating video content being produced by inspired high school students across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. We are proud to present the 2023 N.A.T.A.S Mid-Atlantic High School Production Awards. This TUTV web exclusive event will be originating LIVE from the Temple Performing Arts Center on North Broad Street. Click here to watch.

 

The Vibe Returns

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Created by journalism student Nydja Hood, The Vibe is Temple University’s first hip-hop culture and music television show, providing a platform for artists at Temple and beyond. On The Vibe, students discuss what is trending in popular culture and feature rappers, poets, singers, and more.

On this episode of The Vibe, hosts Jocelyn Hockaday and Bruce Claxton, along with correspondents Lauren Jackson and Kimora McAlphin, bring you 30 minutes of back-to-back entertainment. This show has everything from Lauren and Kimora’Kimora’s album reviews and song recommendations to Jocelyn and Bruce polling your answers on Instagram. Later, stay tuned to the end of the program for performances by Derick White and Josiah Roggio in a new improv challenge called “Off The Dome.”

Tune in to TUTV on Friday, May 19, at 3:30 & 11:30 pm, or watch anytime at templetv.net.

Temple Esports Central

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Temple University students created Temple Esports Central to be a one-stop shop for all information relating to the Esports world at Temple University and beyond. In each episode, the hosts will break down what Esports is and where to find it around campus. In addition, the program features firsthand interviews with Temple Esports players in the Temple Esports practice studio located in Gladfelter Hall.
In this pilot episode of Temple Esports Central, hosts Alex Wentz and Daniel Briglia break down what Esports is all about and where you can find the Esports world on Temple University’s Campus. First, the hosts interview Luca Rizzolo, an Apex Legends team member at Temple University. Then, host Kelly-Ann Palmer tours the Esports practice space and gets firsthand interviews with Temple Esports players Joe Franz, Cole Murray, and Michael Tarquinio. They discuss what it means to be a professional Esports player and how they balance school, other professional sports, and more!

Tune in to TUTV and templetv.net Wednesday, May 17, at 2:30 & 10:30 pm.