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MTTV Managers

Though MTTV is open to all students who would like to work in television, there are a few chosen members who have taken places as managers for MTTV. These are non-paying positions, meaning that every manager at MTTV volunteers their help, knowledge, and skills to MTTV to make the best television possible, and it shows.

Below you will find out some more information about our managers:

Rob Cook Position: Programming Manager Age: 20 Year: Junior About Me: I am an EMC Production major with a minor in Music. I received senior honors in Broadcast Journalism in high school. I would eventually love to produce new show ideas and keep improving the shows we have now. "I make it happen" rcook@mtsutv.org \|\| (615) 898-5050 Ext 3	Dustin Cunningham Position: Production Manager Age: 21 Year: Junior About Me: I am transfer student and was introduced to MTTV by Andrew Diemer, former Production Manager of MTTV. My life revolves around MTTV, when I am not at the station I am trying to get as much experience as possible as a Production TA for Chris Clarks News 3 Class. I also do freelance work for Media Visions Inc. of Nashville or anyone else who is in need of production assistance. " SURE!" dcunningham@mtsutv.org \|\| (615) 898-5050 Ext 3
Nicki DeCroce Position: Public Relations Age: 19 Year: Sophomore About Me: I am an EMC Journalism major, and I'd like to say that Entertainment News is my specialty. In addition to my love for Journalism, this year I have decided to dive into the crazy world of Production and learn as much as I possibly can. For example, I also help Dustin with Chris Clark's News 3 class. Entertainment wise: I am currently working on a new show called "Just Dessert". Watch out for it next semester! Entertainment never tasted sooo good! "" ndecroce@mtsutv.org \|\| (615) 898-5050	Tony Holt Position: Evening News Production Manager Age: 21 Year: Junior About Me: As the Evening News Production Manager, it is my job to coordinate and train students to run each position for MTTV Evening News. I want everyone to be able to not only run each position effectively, but understand how all of the elements combine to create a successful broadcast. I also work with the News Director and Producers to convert a script from paper into a broadcast. Crew call for evening news is at 5:30 Mondays - Thursdays at Studio B in the LRC. "Figure It Out" tholt@mtsutv.org \|\| (615) 898-5050 Ext 4
Kipp Lawton Position: News Director Age: 19 Year: Sophomore About Me: I am currently a sophmore majoring in Electronic Media Journalism. I have been working at MTTV since my first year as an anchor and then proceeding to produce a night of news. As the News Director I am in charge of the on air talent to make sure they are up to date with all information and to prepare them for when we go live. I also work with the News Production Manager to ensure scripts meet deadlines and potential. MTTV is a big part of my college experience because I have learned so much here and made so many friends. If you are interested in being in front of the camera shoot me an e-mail and I can provide you with all the information you need. "Is it possible to....?" klawton@mtsutv.org \|\| (615) 898-5050	Richard Lowe Position: General Manager Age: 22 Year: 5th Year Senior About Me: Been with MTTV since my freshman year. Also producer of the Rick Insell Show. Formerly Sports Director of MTTV. Also former spors editor for school newspaper, Sidelines. Currently the sports director for school's radio station, 88.3 WMTS FM. "Let's just get it done." rlowe@mtsutv.org \|\| (615) 898-5050 Ext 1
Chris Payne Position: Information Technology Manager Age: 21 Year: Senior About Me: I am a multi-talented person who loves playing with computers and televisions. Coming from years of experience with both live sound engineering and computer information systems, I have made MTTV my home doing what I love. From making sure the computers are running to making sure the studio is running, I have my part to making sure MTTV goes on the air without a hitch. "Girls dig a man who can code php..." cpayne@mtsutv.org \|\| (615) 898-5050	April Slayden Position: Business Manager Age: 19 Year: Senior About Me: This is my second year to be involved with MTTV. Last year I started out as doing the Weather on the news, and I covered high school football for Tennessee Sports Central. This year I am a host on Mornings at Middle. I love being a part of this organization, and I have learned continue to learn so much from this experience! "" aslayden@mtsutv.org \|\| (615) 898-5050 Ext 5
Adam Wells Position: Sports Director Age: 21 Year: Senior About Me: I am in my senior year at MTSU and transfered here from Union University after my freshman year. I have been working at MTTV for the past 3 years doing various sports events at the station. I am very passionate about sports, for those of you who know me know that is true. I am also one of the hosts for Tennessee Sports Central and I am also the Executive Producer for that show. There are many things that I want to do with this station and all I need is help from all the students who are interested in helping out...so basically im saying help out with MTTV. I have alot of experience in the broadcasting field. I have hosted a sports show, called play-by-play for many MTSU basketball games and football games. I also currently work at 104.5 the Zone doing high school football every friday night. "Move sports to A block?!" awells@mtsutv.org \|\| (615) 898-5050

Rob Cook Position: Programming Manager Age: 20 Year: Junior About Me: I am an EMC Production major with a minor in Music. I received senior honors in Broadcast Journalism in high school. I would eventually love to produce new show ideas and keep improving the shows we have now. "I make it happen" rcook@mtsutv.org \|\| (615) 898-5050 Ext 3	Dustin Cunningham Position: Production Manager Age: 21 Year: Junior About Me: I am transfer student and was introduced to MTTV by Andrew Diemer, former Production Manager of MTTV. My life revolves around MTTV, when I am not at the station I am trying to get as much experience as possible as a Production TA for Chris Clarks News 3 Class. I also do freelance work for Media Visions Inc. of Nashville or anyone else who is in need of production assistance. " SURE!" dcunningham@mtsutv.org \|\| (615) 898-5050 Ext 3
Nicki DeCroce Position: Public Relations Age: 19 Year: Sophomore About Me: I am an EMC Journalism major, and I'd like to say that Entertainment News is my specialty. In addition to my love for Journalism, this year I have decided to dive into the crazy world of Production and learn as much as I possibly can. For example, I also help Dustin with Chris Clark's News 3 class. Entertainment wise: I am currently working on a new show called "Just Dessert". Watch out for it next semester! Entertainment never tasted sooo good! "" ndecroce@mtsutv.org \|\| (615) 898-5050	Tony Holt Position: Evening News Production Manager Age: 21 Year: Junior About Me: As the Evening News Production Manager, it is my job to coordinate and train students to run each position for MTTV Evening News. I want everyone to be able to not only run each position effectively, but understand how all of the elements combine to create a successful broadcast. I also work with the News Director and Producers to convert a script from paper into a broadcast. Crew call for evening news is at 5:30 Mondays - Thursdays at Studio B in the LRC. "Figure It Out" tholt@mtsutv.org \|\| (615) 898-5050 Ext 4
Kipp Lawton Position: News Director Age: 19 Year: Sophomore About Me: I am currently a sophmore majoring in Electronic Media Journalism. I have been working at MTTV since my first year as an anchor and then proceeding to produce a night of news. As the News Director I am in charge of the on air talent to make sure they are up to date with all information and to prepare them for when we go live. I also work with the News Production Manager to ensure scripts meet deadlines and potential. MTTV is a big part of my college experience because I have learned so much here and made so many friends. If you are interested in being in front of the camera shoot me an e-mail and I can provide you with all the information you need. "Is it possible to....?" klawton@mtsutv.org \|\| (615) 898-5050	Richard Lowe Position: General Manager Age: 22 Year: 5th Year Senior About Me: Been with MTTV since my freshman year. Also producer of the Rick Insell Show. Formerly Sports Director of MTTV. Also former spors editor for school newspaper, Sidelines. Currently the sports director for school's radio station, 88.3 WMTS FM. "Let's just get it done." rlowe@mtsutv.org \|\| (615) 898-5050 Ext 1
Chris Payne Position: Information Technology Manager Age: 21 Year: Senior About Me: I am a multi-talented person who loves playing with computers and televisions. Coming from years of experience with both live sound engineering and computer information systems, I have made MTTV my home doing what I love. From making sure the computers are running to making sure the studio is running, I have my part to making sure MTTV goes on the air without a hitch. "Girls dig a man who can code php..." cpayne@mtsutv.org \|\| (615) 898-5050	April Slayden Position: Business Manager Age: 19 Year: Senior About Me: This is my second year to be involved with MTTV. Last year I started out as doing the Weather on the news, and I covered high school football for Tennessee Sports Central. This year I am a host on Mornings at Middle. I love being a part of this organization, and I have learned continue to learn so much from this experience! "" aslayden@mtsutv.org \|\| (615) 898-5050 Ext 5
Adam Wells Position: Sports Director Age: 21 Year: Senior About Me: I am in my senior year at MTSU and transfered here from Union University after my freshman year. I have been working at MTTV for the past 3 years doing various sports events at the station. I am very passionate about sports, for those of you who know me know that is true. I am also one of the hosts for Tennessee Sports Central and I am also the Executive Producer for that show. There are many things that I want to do with this station and all I need is help from all the students who are interested in helping out...so basically im saying help out with MTTV. I have alot of experience in the broadcasting field. I have hosted a sports show, called play-by-play for many MTSU basketball games and football games. I also currently work at 104.5 the Zone doing high school football every friday night. "Move sports to A block?!" awells@mtsutv.org \|\| (615) 898-5050

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