DTV Alumni

Since 2000, DTV has been training tomorrow’s broadcasters. Some of those who graduate move on to broadcast in a professional setting.

Red= Currently Working Blue= Previously Worked

Merek Alam

Graduation: 2016
College attended: Alma College
Current job: Traverse City Film Festival – Intern
Previous job: N/A

Austin Anderson

Graduation: 2007
College attended: Central Michigan University
Current job:
Previous job: Viacom International – Research Data Analysis (New York)

Manager of Research for the Entertainment Studios/Weather Channel (New York)

Chalen Bailey

Graduation: 2013
College attended:
Current job: Ubisoft Studios (North Carolina HQ) – Community Team
Previous job: N/A

Brett Baker

Graduation: 2003
College attended: Michigan State University
Previous jobs:

Principal (Newark, New Jersey)
Principal (Denver, Colorado)

Nick Baker

Graduation: 2007
College attended: Michigan State University
Current job: Michigan State University – Assistant AD/Spartan Vision, Creative Services, and Brand Management
Previous jobs:

Campbell Ewald – Editor
CBS News – Intern (New York)
Executive Director of Digital Productions for Spartan Vision

Shawn Bednard

Graduation: 2014
College attended: Central Michigan University
Current job: Erie Otters (OHL) – Director of Communications & Community Outreach
Previous job: Play by play announcer for the Fayetteville Marksmen

Sarah Blessing

Graduation: 2005
College attended:
Current job: Ford Modeling Agency – Model/Actor (New York)
Previous job: N/A

Jordyn Bruns

Graduation: 2017

College Attended: University of Michigan- Flint

Current Job: Allen Media Broadcasting – Digital Content Specialist

Previous job: Intern for the Burke Show

WJRT Flint, Michigan – Digital Media Producer

Erin Riha (Calhoun)

Graduation: 2003
College attended: Central Michigan University
Current job: Townsquare Media – Sales
Previous job:

WJRT-TV (ABC 12) – Producer

Jason Carr

Former DTV Teacher
College attended: Michigan State University
Current job: Retired
Previous jobs:

Fox 2, Detroit – Anchor
WJRT-TV (ABC 12) – News Reporter
WDIV, Detroit – Anchor

Travis Carte

Graduation: 2012
College attended: McNally Smith College of Music
Current job: ASUS – Senior Content Specialist
Previous jobs:

WJRT-TV (ABC 12) – Production Engineering
Youtube Content Creator (San Diego)
Multimedia Manager for ASTRO gaming/Logitech

Julia Chan

Graduation: 2004
College attended: University of Michigan Flint
Current job: CNN – Special Project Associate (Atlanta)
Previous job: WJRT-TV (ABC 12) – Producer

Robin Chan

Graduation: 2009
College attended: Central Michigan University
Current job: Detroit Free Press – Audio Producer
Previous job: WJRT-TV (ABC 12) – Director

NBC25/Fox 66 – Operations Technician

Sandy Coots

Current job: Freelance Producer

Previous jobs:

ABC 12
WXYZ 7

Dan Durkin

Graduation: 2007
College attended: Central Michigan University
Current job: Walled Lake – Director of Community Relations
Previous job:

Walled Lake Consolidated School – Technician
Berkeley Schools – Media Assistant
Bloomfield Schools – Communications

Andrew Gerber

Graduation: 2010
College attended: Central Michigan University
Currently: Central Michigan University – Assistant Athletic Director/Multimedia
Previous jobs:

WJRT-TV (ABC 12) – Production Assistant
Intern at WWBN – Banana 101.5 (Flint)
Miami University of Ohio – Coordinator of Media Productions

Lindsay Hart (Gerber)

Graduation: 2014

College Attended: Central Michigan University

Current Job: Truscott Rossman, Detroit – Advertising, PR, Marketing

Previous Jobs:

Paul Gerke

Graduation: 2006
College Attended: University of Michigan, Flint
Current job: NBC News Anchor (NYC)
Previous jobs: KPNX 12 – Anchor (Arizona)

WFLA-TV News – Sports Anchor/Reporter (Florida)
Reporter for the 2016 Rio Olympics in Brazil
KIVI-TV (ABC 6) – Sports Anchor/Reporter (Idaho)
WJRT-TV (ABC 12) – Production Assistant
WBKB (Fox 6) – Anchor/Reporter
2018 Olympics – PyeongChang, South Korea

Derek Gartee

Graduation: 2012
College attended: Michigan State University
Current job: Lawyer (NYC)
Previous job:

Hannah Hall

Graduation: 2011
College attended: University of Michigan, Flint
Current job: VA Medical Center – Social Worker
Previous jobs:

WJRT-TV (ABC 12) – Production Assistant
Heart Touch Projects – Social Media Manager (California)

Zach Hall

Graduation: 2008
College attended: Michigan State University
Current job: Marketing and Communications Office for Michigan State University – Video Producer/Director
Previous job: N/A

Malysa Hadland (Harris)

Graduation: 2007

College attended: Mott Community College (Flint)

Current job: Nurse – Hurley

Previous job:

Chris Jared

Graduation: 2014
College attended: Central Michigan University
Current job: New Hampshire Fisher Cats – Manager of Broadcasting & Media Relations
Previous job: Central Michigan University – Sports Announcer for CMU Diversified/Dow Chemical Xpression/Studio Technician

BJ Kalakay

Graduation: 2005
College attended: N/A
Current job: System 810 – Chief Executive Officer
Previous job: Lapeer Fit Body Boot Camp – Operator

Andrew Keller

Graduation: 2004
College attended: Michigan State University
Current job: Real Estate Agent
Previous jobs:

Channel 5 WNEM – Reporter
WTOM-TV 35 – News Reporter
KQCD-TV 7 – Bureau Chief (North Dakota)
WJBK (FOX 2) – Intern

Jordan Lange

Graduation: 2007
College attended: University of Michigan, Flint
Current job: Georgie men’s basketball – Director of Creative

Previous jobs:

Oregon State University – Graphic Designer
Wyoming University – Graphic Designer
Diplomat Pharmacy – Graphic Designer
Shannon Loren – Graphic Designer

Mike Mcmanaman

Graduation: 2006
College attended: University of Michigan Flint
Current job: SAP PLM Computer Tech (Arkansas)
Previous jobs:

WJRT-TV (ABC 12) – Production Assistant
WEYI (NBC 25) – Photographer
WDIV 4 – Web Producer
SAP PLM – Consultant (California)
ABC 12 – Production

Dane Morgan

Graduation: 2016
College attended: Mott Community College

Previous job: ABC 12 – Director

Allison Newman

Graduation: 2012
College: Grand Valley State University
Current job: Flint and Genesee Group – Grants Specialist
Previous job:

WILX-TV, Lansing – Producer
WJRT-TV (ABC 12) – Production

Susanna Oganesova

Graduation: 2014
College attended: Mott Community College
Current job: Randy Wise public relations
Previous job: Production assistant for WJRT-TV (ABC 12)

Collin O’Lear

Graduation: 2016
College attended: Mott Community College
Current job: N/A
Previous job: Video Production for the Flint Firebirds

Amy Lesko

Graduation: 2001
College attended: Lincoln Memorial University (Harrogate, TN)
Current job: DTV – Production Manager
Previous job: WJRT-TV (ABC 12) – Producer

Calvin Phillips

Graduation: 2017
College attended: Mott Community College
Current job: Flint Firebirds Hockey Team – Video Production
Previous job: N/A

Grant Polmanteer

Graduation: 2016
College attended: Central Michigan University
Current job: Spotify – Creator Support (New York)
Previous job: N/A

Autumn MacClaren (Perry)

Graduation: 2003
College attended: Michigan State University
Current job: Bishop Airport – Director of Marketing, Public Relations, and Air Service Development
Previous jobs:

WPDE-TV (ABC 15) – News Reporter (South Carolina)
WWTV 9&10 News – Associate Producer
WJRT-TV (ABC 12) – News Anchor

Jeff Perry

Graduation: 2010
College attended: Grand Valley State University
Current job: WILX Master Control
Previous job: WJRT-TV (ABC 12) – Master Control

Katie Poniatowski

Graduation: 2010

College attended: Michigan State University: Media & Information

Current Job: ABC 12- Spot Director

Previous Job: N/A

Nicole Randt (Huston)

Graduation: 2005
College attended: Middle Tennessee State University
Current job: Sinclair Broadcast Group – Senior Marketing Consultant
Previous job: Senior Account Manager – 103.9 the Fox (Flint, Michigan)

Kellie Rowe

Graduation: 2011
College attended: Michigan State University
Current job: WDIV Channel 4 – News Anchor
Previous job: State News – Reporter

Matthew Smith

Graduation: 2005
College attended: University of Michigan, Flint
Current job: KIRO7 News Anchor (Seattle)
Previous jobs: WXYZ-TV 7, Detroit – Reporter

WJRT-TV (ABC 12) – Production Assistant
WOWT 6 News (Iowa) – Anchor/Reporter
WVNS 58 News (West Virginia) – News Anchor/Reporter
KVIA-TV (ABC 7) – News Anchor/Reporter

Matthew Smith Jr

Graduation: 2015
College attended: University of Michigan, Flint
Current job: Davison School Board Member
Previous job: WNEM-TV 5 – News Reporter

Jessica Snitko

Graduation: 2010
College attended: Purdue University
Current job: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Assistant Professor of Communication
Previous job: Purdue University – Assistant Course Director (Indiana)