KHON weekend anchor Sam Sandler will be caffeine-loading next month (September) when he joins Kristine Uyeno 4:30 to 9am as the co-anchor of Wake UP2day and Take 2.
Taking Sam’s spot on the Saturday 6pm, 9pm and 10pm anchor seat will be Kristy Tamashiro. Tamashiro will continue to report the rest of the week.
On Sundays, Gina Mangieri will be on set, while continuing to anchor the 4pm and 7pm newscasts Monday through Thursday.
The deadline is quickly approaching for college students to apply for a variety of scholarships.
The San Francisco/Northern California Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has scholarships available for graduate and undergraduate students.
Students must apply by Friday, September 15th, 2023.
More information can be found at this link.
A link to the application and instructions to apply can be found here.
KCRA Reporter Ashley Zavala is one of only three reporters to make the Capitol Weekly Top 100 influencers around the California State Capitol this year.
It’s the 15th list put out by the Nonpartisan, nonprofit news outfit targeting California government and politics.
With their 91st pick, Capitol Weekly describes Zavala with one colorful metaphor.
“Ashley Zavala of KCRA has rapidly built a reputation as what some of us call an “oh sh*t” reporter. Because as one staffer told me, if you see her in the hallways of the Capitol heading toward your door, your first thought is “oh sh*t.” Zavala has become that reporter, the one who doesn’t soft-pedal questions or shy away from tough subjects. She regularly breaks stories that put lawmakers on the spot, and it’s fair to say a lot of folks in the building don’t like her.”
Courtesy: KCRA.com
The family of a 23-year-old Northern California woman who died after an accident at Folsom Lake over the weekend is calling for a change in water safety.
Kathyrn Hoedt, whose loved ones called her Katie, died after California State Parks officials said she fell from a rope swing around 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Folsom Lake, near the Rattlesnake Bar Boat Launch area.
Katie was a beloved member of the KCRA 3 news team and was one of the morning producers. Beth Hoedt, Katie’s mother, said “Katie was always happy and positive, and she would constantly FaceTime her loved ones.”.
Essay by Emma Goss published online by the Today Show
“Upper management told me that despite excellent reporting and unique investigative talents, my voice was a problem,” writes Bay Area reporter Emma Goss in a Today Show essay about her decision surgically to change her voice.
“As a TV news reporter, I hear from viewers — and even employers — that a voice like mine doesn’t belong on air.” In a personal essay for TODAY.com, freelance reporter Emma Goss writes about how she thought her career as a TV news reporter was over before surgically changing her voice.
Here’s an excerpt — to continue reading click this link.
“Upper management told me that despite my excellent reporting and unique investigative talents, my voice was a problem, matter-of-factly saying it was just too nasal for “this size market” and seeming to suggest that I was in over my head if I thought I could land a full-time job in a top ten market … They added that the station hoped I’d stay on as a freelancer, and offered to pay for a voice coach to work with me.
“The rejection stung, and the offer to pay for a coach didn’t strike me as supportive, but more of an ultimatum: Change your voice, or get out.”
Emma freelances for NBC Bay Area and worked for KTVU Channel 2 News previously.
Special to The San Francisco/Northern California Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences by KHON Reporter Brigette Namata
My job is to document history, and I’m used to reporting on negative news.
But when you’re covering destruction, devastation, and deaths of this magnitude, it will change you.
When I found out Lahaina was burning, I had just gotten off air on our 7pm newscast. My first reaction was “I’ll fly to Maui”. My coworkers and I called up our news director, told them the plan, and my co-anchor Gina and I frantically searched for flights from Honolulu to Maui. I wasn’t going to make it on the last flight to Kahului.
So I booked the first flight out the next day. I worked for 3 days straight, 20 hour days.
Fires were still burning in 3 different areas of Maui when I got there, and it continued to burn for days. Thousands were in shelters that were so full, people were sleeping on the grass outside of the facilities. Some of them recounted how they jumped in the ocean to escape the flames and waded for hours, desperately trying not to drown before they were rescued.
The despair was thick in the air, and my heart felt broken. Personally, I had just celebrated my 1-year wedding anniversary in Lahaina, exactly one week before the fires obliterated the town. Tough pill to swallow.
The only thing keeping me going is the resilience of the Maui community. It was a glimmer of hope and made me so proud, it really was like a jolt of caffeine that kept me going.
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KTVU FOX 2 News Director Amber Eikel has been named senior vice president and general manager of the FOX-owned duopoly, KCPQ and KZJO in Seattle.
Eikel has been at the helm of FOX owned stations KTVU and KICU in Oakland since 2017. Her final day in the Bay Area office is Friday.
FOX Corporation said Wednesday she assumed her new role immediately, succeeding Sheila Oliver who left Seattle to be GM of FOX’s WFLD in Chicago.
Staffers inside KTVU said the announcement came as a surprise. No official announcement has been made about a replacement.
Before becoming news director, Eikel served as assistant news director. She previously was an executive producer at KIRO (CBS) in Seattle.
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) plays a vital role in recognizing excellence in the television industry and fostering its growth.
Our San Francisco region chapter has voted in five new Governors who will serve on the Board for the 2023-2025 term, beginning in July. NATAS-SF extends a warm welcome to our newest Governors and we are eager to draw on the perspectives, expertise, and dedication they bring to the organization.
Here are the new Governors joining the Board and the geographic areas they represent:
Kari Barber – Associate Professor, University of Nevada (Reno)
Odette Alcazaren-Keeley – Director, Maynard Institute; President, Global MediaX (San Francisco)
Yasmín Dar – President/COO, RKT Media (Hawaii)
Jason Marks – Reporter, KCRA 3 (Sacramento)
Karina Nova – Anchor/Reporter, ABC7 KGO (SF Bay Area)
The full Board list may be found here: https://emmysf.tv/about-us-2/board-of-governors-2-2/
Each of these accomplished individuals brings diverse backgrounds, expertise, and a passion for advancing the television arts and sciences industry. We are confident that our collective contributions will propel the chapter forward, foster creativity, and inspire excellence in television production, journalism, and beyond. Together, we can embrace the ever-changing media landscape and continue to honor outstanding achievements in the San Francisco region.
If you would like to run for a Board seat in the future, you can get a taste of the work and make new connections by serving on a NATAS-SF committee. For details, please reach out to our executive director, Darryl Compton at 650-341-7786 or darryl@emmysf.tv
This year NATAS awarded two recipients for the 2023 Governors Service Medallion Award. Devin Fehely, CBS Bay Area KPIX and Susan A. Bradley, Susan A. Bradley Photography.
Susan A. Bradley is an active NATAS member and Governor. Susan set a precedent as the first student Governor for the San Francisco/Northern California NATAS chapter. Because of her continual contribution as a photographer for the chapter Susan was nominated for the 2023 Governors Service Medallion .
Susan started her photography training as a Black & White film photographer in the Laney College Professional Photography Program in 2010. Completing all of the introduction classes in professional photography, Susan was recognized as an acclaimed Black & White Photographer. She has exhibited locally in numerous exhibitions with her Black & White photography.
Continuing in the advanced Professional Photography Program at Laney, Susan started her photography career working as a still and video photographer. She has completed all of the required photography courses for her AS degree at Laney College. Susan has also contributed to the Laney College Photography program as a senior photographer and Instructional Assistant under the mentorship and instruction of Michael Moya of MOYAfotografx. Susan started shooting the NATAS Gala and the Gold & Silver Circle awards in 2017 as one of Michael’s leading photographers. As active Governor Susan is now the current Director of Photography for these annual award events.
Introduced to DSLR video, Susan started her training in the Laney College Media department under the guidance and instruction of Steve Shlisky. Susan has completed nearly all of the Media courses as well. She also assists Steve in his Documentary and Beginning Video Production Classes. Susan also films the live Laney Theatre Productions and photographs the rehearsals for use in their social media promotions and actor’s portfolios. Her work includes Macbeth; Disbelief; Art is Useless When You are Being Mauled by a Bear, Diedre the Queer Queen. Susan has developed her skills as an editor and camera person in both still and video mediums in both analog and digital formats. With a full schedule as a student, teaching assistant and professional photographer, Susan still finds time to contribute her photography services to the NATAS organization. Her dedication and commitment have been recognized by the chapter with the 2023 NATAS Governors Service Medallion! Says Susan “I am so honored to receive this along with outstanding Governor Devin Fehely. I couldn’t have done this without Mike and Steve!”
“Susan is not only a fast learner, able to grasp concepts about video production, but able to distill them to others. I have seen her gain such confidence in her skill sets that I trust her to work one-on-one with my production students,” Steve Shlisky. Susan continues as mentee of Michael Moya, past Governor, and Steve Shlisky past President, Chair of the Activities and Programs Committee, and Treasure as her mentors. Congratulations Susan with this Award of Excellence!
Link to Devin Fehely Service Medallion article.
Memories were made when 342 Emmy® statues were handed out to 244 people in recognition of hard work, creativity and television excellence! It was one for the record books.
A sold-out crowd of 600 people packed the Hilton San Francisco Union Square Grand Ballroom on June 3, for the 52nd Annual Northern California Area Emmy® Awards 2022-2023.
It was thrilling to see the smiling faces, hear the personal stories and share the stage with talented professionals.
Highlights this year included a giant replica Emmy® statue, a 360 camera for fun photos, a comedian, and celebratory glasses of sparkling wine. Make sure to check out the photos from the event taken by our five photographers here as well as the livestream broadcast recording.
It was truly a night of excitement, laughter and comradery among colleagues, markets and our Chapter’s region. Thank you to everyone who attended and congratulations to all of the Emmy®️ recipients!
Among them, Victor Nieto, KCRA 3, Sacramento, took home six awards. Johnathon Bartell and Rory Ward of ABC 10 KXTV, Jason Marks of KCRA 3, and Samuel Potter of Frist Light Media all received five. Also with five, topping the Spanish contest, Andea Igliozzi, KUVS Univision 19 followed by Christian Vázquez-Garcia, also from Univision 19, with four. The full list can be found here.
While the Emmy® is awarded to individuals, there is competition among stations. Sacramento outdid the San Francisco stations this year with 15 for KCRA 3/Estrella TV, and 12 for ABC 10 KXTV. The Spanish contest was split with seven each for KUVS Univision 19, Sacramento and Telemundo Area de la Bahia KSTS in San Jose. I can’t wait to see what stations are going to come out on top next year!
I was truly honored to present the prestigious Governors’ Award to Pamela Young, a journalist, producer, program host and Chapter Trustee from KHON in Hawaii. It’s the highest honor a regional chapter can award for years of service and valuable contributions. I also presented Past President Randy Forsman with the Presidential Emmy® and lifetime gold membership card. Both Young and Foresman have been instrumental in guiding and leading our Chapter and volunteering their time and energy for the benefit of all members. Additionally, the Governors’ Service Medallion was bestowed upon Susan A. Bradley of Susan A. Bradley Photography and Devin Fehely of CBS Bay Area KPIX.
Chapter Governor Susan Bradley Accepts the Governors’ Medallion from Chapter President Brooks Jarosz.
Devin Fehely and his fresh minted gold Service Medallion
Susan Bradley shows off her Governors’ Medallion to her mentors Steve Shlisky (left) and Mike Moya (right).
This year, comedian Gina Stahl-Haven cracked some jokes to keep things entertaining as the mistress of ceremonies. And Michael Hatfield jumped in with his music to play on and off presenters and recipients. A big thank you to Len Ramirez of CBS Bay Are KPIX who announced and pronounced with precision all of this year’s nominees.
Behind the scenes, Executive Director Darryl Compton produced the show with Past President Randy Foresman stepping in to direct in a pinch. Video production was done by San Francisco Media Group with editing by Activities/Programs Chair Steve Shlisky and graphics by Paula Marcheschi of KGO ABC7. Hats off to all of them and the Board of Governors’ members who stepped up to make the night possible!
We’re always looking for feedback on what you liked or what can be done to improve the Emmy Awards experience.
Please fill out our member survey and let us know what you want from your Chapter. Also, if you’re interested in getting involved, send me an email: brooks@emmysf.tv
Cheers!
Brooks Jarosz
President, NATAS SF/NorCal
4317 Camden Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94403-5007
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