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KITV4 Welcomes Jai Cunningham

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KITV4 Welcomes Jai Cunningham

KITV4 welcomes Jai Cunningham to the Island News team.

KITV4 welcomes Jai Cunningham to the Island News team. Jai has spent more than a quarter century working in television in Hawaii as sports reporter, morning show live reporter, and news anchor. 

Prior to joining the news team, Jai worked as the Public Information Officer for the Hawaii Department of Transportation, the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation and KHON2 reporter/anchor. 

He and his wife Carla have two daughters, Cara and Chay. Jai will be co-anchoring the KITV4 Island News at 6P, 9P and 10P.

Former NATAS Governor and Emmy® Gala Chair Fights ALS

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Former NATAS Governor and Emmy® Gala Chair Fights ALS

By Karen Sutton

“The day I heard the words, ‘you have ALS’ changed my life forever! My identity changed in an instant.

I have been living with ALS for the past 2 years and although the science is moving faster than ever before, with more genes being discovered, more clinical trials, and earlier diagnosis, it’s not fast enough. 


I’m asking you to help me reach my fundraising goal and support the vision of a world without ALS. 

Every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes someone passes away. Your gift will lead ALS Golden West to discover treatments and ultimately cures for ALS. 

No amount is too small in this effort, I promise!”

Click here to donate – 2023 East Bay Walk to Defeat ALS, Sat Oct 28

Hawaii News Now Launches New Season of Talk Story With McKenna Maduli

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Hawaii News Now Launches New Season of Talk Story With McKenna Maduli

Emmy Award winning Talk Story is back with a fresh new season, this time “Live Kine Style.” Creator and host McKenna Maduli returns with her “One Man Band Dad” Kata Maduli on a brand-new set.

By McKenna Maduli 

Emmy Award winning Talk Story is back with a fresh new season, this time “Live Kine Style.”

Creator and host McKenna Maduli returns with her “One Man Band Dad” Kata Maduli on a brand-new set, LIVE from her hometown of Kalihi on the NBC affiliate KHNL in Honolulu.

Hawai’i’s only primetime variety show, the hour features the best in Hawai’i from music, entertainment, hula and shines a light on the incredible culture celebrated in the islands. The show airs Sunday nights at 7pm HST & streams worldwide at TalkStoryNow.com.

Long Time KHON2 Manolo Morales Reporter To Retire

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Long Time KHON2 Manolo Morales Reporter To Retire

Manolo Morales says he learned everything he knows about television news at KHON2, Honolulu's FOX and CW affiliate as he gets set to retire.

By McKenna Maduli 

Manolo Morales says he learned everything he knows about television news at KHON2, Honolulu’s FOX and CW affiliate.

The New York City native started out as an intern while studying broadcast journalism at University of Hawaii at Manoa, then moved into the studio as a teleprompter operator. After graduation, Manolo worked as a news photographer for four years before transitioning into on-air reporting in 1993.

“News reporting gives me a chance to help others,” he says. “Sure there were disasters and other major events that were covered nationally and internationally, but the best moments in doing this job were the times that I covered stories on regular people who needed help.”

When he’s not chasing down a story, Manolo can be found spending time with his wife and two dogs – most likely checking out new places to eat or trying different recipes.

Manolo Morales has been a trusted journalist in Hawaii for many years and will be missed.

Mentor Match Program Catapults Reporter to Emmy® Heights

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Mentor Match Program Catapults Reporter to Emmy® Heights

Sophie Lincoln is a Multimedia Journalist with North Coast News TV in Eureka, CA.

By Sophie Lincoln 

“During my first year in the professional broadcast news industry, I was extremely lucky to be contacted by my incredible mentor, Wayne Freedman, after submitting a story for an Emmy®.

I had a question about the submission process, but when I called to get some clarification, I came away with much more than the simple answer to my question. Wayne had seen my story and let me know that he wanted to help mentor me through the NATAS Mentor Match Program.

Since then, I have learned so much from Wayne and I continue to learn from him every time we speak. Wayne has a very informative book about working in the industry that I have read and still use as essentially a reporting handbook.

Wayne, a now-retired reporter with decades of experience in the industry, has accumulated various awards and accolades throughout his career, including 54 Emmy awards. I do not think I would ever have had the opportunity to meet Wayne had I not been matched with him in this program. He is an amazing connection to have, and I am so glad to have him as a mentor.”

For a $15 annual student membership, you can participate in our Mentor Match program. 

New Executive Producer Takes the Reins at Univision Fresno

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New Executive Producer Takes the Reins at Univision Fresno

Emmy recipient Candy Duran returns to the Central Valley as the new Executive Producer for Univision Fresno.

Emmy recipient Candy Duran returns to the Central Valley as the new Executive Producer for Univision Fresno. 

Originally from Planada, CA., she started her career as an intern at Telemundo 48 in San Jose in 2019. She then became a news reporter from 2011-2012 in Odessa Midland, Texas for Univision 18. 

She leaves her role as a news assignment editor, writer and producer at Univision 14 in the Bay Area where she had been for the last 10 years.

After 21 Years, Haazig Madyun Is Retiring From KRON 4

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After 21 Years Haazig Madyun Is Retiring From KRON-4

Haazig Madyun is retiring from KRON-4 in San Francisco after 21 years at the station.

Madyun began at KRON in 2002 as a tape and video editor as the station was transitioning from its longtime affiliation with NBC to being independent.

As KRON adopted multimedia reporting as its standard brand (still in place today), Madyun pivoted from being behind the scenes to a new role as a multimedia reporter, a position he has succeeded in for the last two decades. 

Congratulations to Haazig Madyun for 21 years of journalistic excellence at KRON.

From left: Anchor Catherine Heenan, meteorologist Kyla Grogan, Haazig Madyun, and anchor Stephanie Lin

Get Your Class of 2023 Gold & Silver Circle Tickets

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Get Your Class of 2023 Gold & Silver Circle Tickets

The San Francisco/Northern California Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences is excited to introduce The Gold & Silver Circle Class of 2023.  

The Gold & Silver Circle is an honor society of individuals who have been actively engaged in television broadcasting for 50 years or more for the Gold Circle, or 25 years of more for the Silver Circle.  

Members must have made a significant contribution to their local television markets and distinguished themselves within the industry and the community.  Silver Circle inductees are elected by current members of the Silver Circle, and the Gold Circle by the Chapter Board of Governors.

Click here for full press release. 

LINK TO PURCHASE INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
LINK TO PURCHASE A TABLE OF TEN

JAMES STIMSON Retired Assistant News Director, KCRA 3, Sacramento (Silver Circle Class of 2008, Governors’ Citation 2021)
RONALD L. ACKER Retired Video Editor, KTVU FOX 2, Oakland
Silver Circle 2023 Class

2023 Sacramento Media Mixer Registration Open

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2023 Sacramento Media Mixer Registration Open

Sacramento has shone brightly on the stage of this year’s Emmy® Awards, an achievement that is a testament to the incredible dedication of our local professionals. (Press Release)

The Emmy® Awards Mixer presents a unique opportunity to connect, establish invaluable professional relationships, and share in our collective passion. 

Saturday, October 7th 6-9pm
Camera Kitchen, 1025 R Street, Sacramento
Bites and beverages served

Please RSVP on Emmy Express.

Four years ago we had our last memorable Sacramento NATAS gathering at the Punch Bowl, and this overdue mixer promises to be an event to remember.

This year join us at Camera Kitchen! Founded in 2022 by CEO Rolando Garcia and Hilary Thompson, Camera Kitchen serves as a digital motion picture rental center and production services provider. Additionally, it has tools for local artists to showcase their art using state-of-the-art video cameras and lighting technology.

Attendees will be among the first to hear about plans for the 2024 and 2025 Emmy® Awards Galas.

RSVP to secure your place at this exceptional gathering of industry professionals and get updates.

NATAS Members and Non-members!

SF Bay Area, Fresno, Chico/Redding, Reno markets – hope you can make it!

Please pass along this information to friends and colleagues at your station or organization.

Again, please RSVP on Emmy Express.

Thank you!

Raul Lima, Vice President, Sacramento

Click on flyer to RSVP

Winners of the News categories of the 44th Annual News and Documentary Emmy® Awards Announced

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Winners of the News Categories of the 44th Annual News and Documentary Emmy® Awards Announced

Winners of the News categories of the 44th Annual News and Documentary Emmy® Awards were announced today by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). The awards were presented at the Palladium Times Square in New York City.

Wolf Blitzer, anchor of CNN’s The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his 50-year career in journalism, including 33 years at CNN. The award was presented by Sam Feist, CNN Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Vice President.

“This year’s News Emmy honorees are a testament to the health and vitality of the broadcast journalism profession,” said Terry O’Reilly, Chairman, NATAS. “Tonight’s winning reports shine a light on events of critical importance to a global audience while adhering to the highest standards of the craft of journalism. There has never been a time when the need for fact-based, objective journalism is more pressing, and we congratulate tonight’s winners for their achievement.”

“In addition to celebrating the remarkable achievements of tonight’s Emmy winners, the Academy is pleased to honor Wolf Blitzer with our prestigious Emmy® Award for Lifetime Achievement,” said Adam Sharp, NATAS CEO & President. “Wolf is a consummate professional who has been at the front lines of CNN’s coverage of every major event ‘happening now’ over the last thirty years. We also are thrilled to congratulate our inaugural class of national news Gold and Silver Circle honorees for their service to our industry and their countless hours of mentorship and support for the next generation.”

The inaugural class of national Gold and Silver Circle honorees for news was inducted tonight. The Gold and Silver Circle is a society honoring members of the television and wider broadcasting community who have made an enduring contribution to the industry. Gold Circle and Silver members have a tenure of 50 and 25 years in the broadcasting profession respectively.

GOLD CIRCLE – 2023 NEWS INDUCTEES:

David Martin, National Security Correspondent, CBS News

John Quiñones, ABC News Correspondent, “20/20,” “Nightline” and “Good Morning America,” Host, “What Would You Do,” ABC News

Dan Rather, Anchor, Journalist, Founder, News and Guts

SILVER CIRCLE – 2023 NEWS INDUCTEES:

Steve Fastook, Senior Vice President of Operations, CNBC

Kim Godwin, President, ABC News

Rand Morrison, Executive Producer, CBS News Sunday Morning, CBS News

Steve Osunsami, Senior National Correspondent, ABC News

Otto Padron, President & CEO, Meruelo Media

Thomas Snowden, Editor, NBC News

The 44th Annual News & Documentary Emmy® Awards honor programming content from more than 2300 submissions that originally premiered in calendar-year 2022, judged by a pool of over 1000 peer professionals from across the television and streaming/digital media News & Documentary industry.

The 44th Annual News & Documentary Emmy® Awards was produced by NATAS with Lisa Armstrong and Adam Sharp, Executive Producers, and David Winn and Christine Chin, News & Documentary Administration. Tonight’s program was Directed by John D’Incecco.

All programming is available on the web at Watch The Emmys,TV and via The Emmys® apps for iOS, tvOS, Android, FireTV, Roku, and Samsung Smart TV (full list at apps.theemmys.tv).

The complete list of winners is also available on the National Television Academy’s website: theemmys.tv

All voting was tabulated by the accounting firm of Lutz & Carr, LLP.

Wolf Blitzer was honored by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his 50-year career in journalism. (The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences)