Fellowship Goals: My fellowship goals are to learn as much as I can about Hearst, the news industry, production, reporting, and producing a newscast. Getting to network with colleagues and get the real reporter and newsroom experience. Develop more production and reporting skills that will make me a valuable asset and team player in my field of work. I am hoping to learn more about the behind-the-scenes experience such as producing, technical directing and reporting. I hope that I can produce shows and have opportunities to report during a newscast.

Goals After Graduation: My goals after graduation are to find a job as a reporter or MMJ within Hearst or find a job in production.

Favorite Show: CBS News Sunday Morning

Fun Fact About Yourself: I met Jerry from Ben & Jerry's ice cream. I am a published poet. I listen to Christmas music all year round. I started my journalism career while in high school at 17.

4 Michael Arhin KCCI-TV (Des Moines, IA) Iowa State University Major: Management Information Systems Graduation Date: May 2021 Hometown: The Republic of Ghana

Fellowship Goals: The goal that I set for myself when I joined this fellowship was to learn the most that I can and figure out if this is something that I would be interested in the future.

Goals After Graduation: My goal after college is to make good use of my degree and find a company that I enjoy working at and start building my career to become one of the managers in a long term.

Favorite Show: Blacklist

5 Angie Orellana Hernandez KCRA-TV/KQCA-TV (Sacramento, CA)

University of Southern California Major: Journalism Graduation Date: May 2022 Hometown: Sacramento, CA

Fellowship Goals: My goals are to dive deep into the production and creation of broadcast news. I've never really tried my hand at learning the different parts that go into broadcast, so I'm excited to learn anything and everything there is to learn. Specifically, I hope to learn about the production and editing of the process.

Goals After Graduation: I hope to continue working in the journalism industry. Right now, I'm just trying to see what role fits me best and what I enjoy the most.

Favorite Show: Definitely my local broadcast station, KCRA 3! Otherwise, I love ABC 10 and all of their Bachelorette coverage.

Fun Fact About Yourself: I started an Instagram account for my Kermit puppet. Also, I got in a fight with Sarah Paulson and Glenn Close!

6 Samantha Aguilar KETV-TV (Omaha, NE)

Northwestern University Major: Journalism and International Studies Graduation Date: June 2023 Hometown: Omaha, NE

Fellowship Goals: I hope to learn about broadcast journalism and be able to make my own packages and shoot my own video. I also hope to learn more about writing broadcast packages.

Goals After Graduation: I hope to become a print journalist, reporting on politics and environmental justice.

Favorite Show: The Daily Show

Fun Fact About Yourself: I love to roller skate.

7 Lakyra Banks KHBS-TV/KHOG-TV (Fayetteville | Fort Smith, AR)

University of Arkansas- Fayetteville Major: Broadcast Journalism Minor: Spanish Graduation Date: May 2023 Hometown: North Little Rock, AR

Fellowship Goals: My goals for this fellowship include receiving proficient knowledge and understanding of how the newsroom works. I hope to utilize networking to form connections with individuals that may help me in my long- term career goals.

Goals After Graduation: Upon graduation, I plan to go directly into the career field as a Reporter/Anchor for a broadcasting station. I also plan to attend law school at an accredited university.

Favorite Show: Good Morning America

Fun Fact About Yourself: I began my college career as a biomedical engineering major, however I felt that my passions and interest would be better suited for journalism. I have only been studying journalism for one semester but managed to acquire the fellowship of my dreams.

8 Margaret Mulligan KMBC-TV/ KCWE-TV (Kansas City, MO)

Indiana University Major: Media Management and Law and Policy Graduation Date: May 2023 Hometown: Leawood, KS Fellowship Goals: I hope to learn about all of the different roles in the newsroom and come back to school with knowledge that will allow me to navigate my degree.

Goals After Graduation: To work in media, preferably on a national level.

Favorite Show: Saturday Night Live

Fun Fact About Yourself: I am on the dance team for my school!

9 Meghan Mosley KOCO-TV (Oklahoma City, OK) University of Central Oklahoma Major: Professional Media Graduation Date: May 2021 Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK

Fellowship Goals: To learn the ins and outs of being a Reporter. I’m hoping to achieve the workflow of a Reporter at a faster pace.

Goals After Graduation: I’ve already graduated.

Favorite Show: CBSN and KOCO 5 News

Fun Fact About Yourself: I love to shop and hang out with my toddler in my free time!

10 Kelcie Bolden WAPT-TV (Jackson, MS)

The University of Southern Mississippi Major: Public Relations and Advertising Graduation Date: May 2023 Hometown: Madison, MS Fellowship Goals: I am hoping to learn more about creating promos for newscasts and expanding my knowledge of the Adobe Suite programs. Additionally, I want to become better at my technical writing skills for press releases.

Goals After Graduation: I hope to work in public relations for a non-profit organization.

Favorite Show: CBS News Sunday Morning

Fun Fact About Yourself: I visited Mexico, Belize, and Honduras when I was nine years old.

11 Erin Burnett WBAL-TV (Baltimore, MD) University of Maryland Major: Broadcast Journalism and Technology Entrepreneurship Graduation Date: May 2024 Hometown: Owings Mills, MD Fellowship Goals: My goals for this summer include an overall knowledge of how a newsroom operates, an understanding of how a Reporter/Anchor impacts every department in the newsroom and how they can make everyone’s job easier. I also want to get practice writing and producing content.

Goals After Graduation: To be hired as a reporter in a top 30 media market.

Favorite Show: The Today Show

Fun Fact About Yourself: I have a twin brother.

12 Gabrijela Skoko WCVB-TV (Boston, MA)

University of Michigan Major: International Studies and Entrepreneurship Graduation Date: May 2023 Hometown: Sharon, MA

Fellowship Goals: I am hoping to hone in on the craft of producing and to really understand ways of thinking that go into producing. From the way I take notes, to writing scripts, to visualizing ideal footage for the script (or vice versa), to considering an audience's desires, etc., I am really hoping to learn how to maneuver my creativity into the information.

Goals After Graduation: I would like to start a multi-media production company.

Favorite Show: Black-ish

Fun Fact About Yourself: I have a twin and we want to start the production company together!

13 Sarima Omodu-Amadi WCVB-TV (Boston, MA)

University of Rhode Island Major: Film/Media and Communications Graduation Date: May 2023 Hometown: Stoughton, MA

Fellowship Goals: I hope to learn about the different careers in TV and narrow down what it is specifically I want to be.

Goals After Graduation: I want to move out to L.A. for job opportunities in media.

Favorite Show: Family Feud

Fun Fact About Yourself: I've been to Nigeria.

14 Kyron Neveaux WDSU-TV (New Orleans, LA) Louisiana State University Major: Communication Studies Graduation Date: May 2022 Hometown: New Orleans, LA

Fellowship Goals: To walk away with a reel and many new connections.

Goals After Graduation: To accept a full-time position as a Reporter or MMJ.

Favorite Show: Daily Pop on E!

Fun Fact About Yourself: I love brunch, the Kardashians and outdoor eating! I also had my first internship at 17 with the GRAMMY awards.

15 Natasha Solano WESH-TV/WKCF-TV (Winter Park, FL)

Saint Peter’s University Major: Sports Management Minor: Journalism and Spanish Graduation Date: June 2021 Hometown: Elizabeth, NJ Fellowship Goals: I hope to gain more experience in broadcast news. So far, I’ve gotten hands-on experience with reporters in the field and with producers in the newsroom.

Goals After Graduation: I want to work as a sports reporter.

Favorite Show: Rick and Morty

Fun Fact About Yourself: I have 6 pets - 3 cats, 2 dogs, and a turtle.

16 Isaiah Washington WGAL-TV (Lancaster, PA)

American University Major: Literature and Political Science Graduation Date: May 2023 Hometown: Hanover, PA

Fellowship Goals: I am hoping to have a kaleidoscopic understanding of the newsroom. I would like to familiarize myself with all the organs making up the system from the producers to the reporters to the anchors to the weather to the assignment desk (the heart). I hope to contribute in a meaningful way to the development of news stories and feel my voice authenticated and validated.

Goals After Graduation: I hope to earn a Master's Degree and pursue a career in news whether it be producing, directing, or reporting.

Favorite Show: Superstore

Fun Fact About Yourself: I recite poetry and did so on my school's speech and debate team.

17 Glendalys Valdes Gonzalez WISN-TV (Milwaukee, WI)

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Major: Journalism, Advertising and Media Studies Graduation Date: May 2023 Hometown: Puerto Rico

Fellowship Goals: My Fellowship goals are to create long-lasting relationships and expand my network. I also hope to apply what I am learning in the classroom into the workplace, and gain skills needed to succeed in the workforce.

Goals After Graduation: I hope to become a reporter at a well-known station. I also hope to attend graduate school.

Favorite Show: The Daily Show

Fun Fact About Yourself: I was on my high school's varsity volleyball team.

18 Destin Howard WJCL-TV (Savannah, GA)

Savannah State University Major: Mass Communications Graduation Date: May 2022 Hometown: Athens, GA

Fellowship Goals: My fellowship goals are to leave here just having learned a lot more about how the news industry works.

Goals After Graduation: I plan on pursuing a career in news, hopefully as a reporter at a station like WJCL. I also want to get back to shooting and filming my own content on the side as well.

Favorite Show: My favorite show to watch on TV believe it or not is probably The Real even though the show is targeted towards more of a female audience. I enjoy the conversations they have when discussing controversial issues. Examples of some of the discussions on the show are the death of George Floyd, accusations and charges against Bill Cosby, and even politics from time to time.

Fun Fact About Yourself: I am a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity INC.

19 Kiana Burks WJCL-TV (Savannah, GA)

Texas State University Major: Digital Media Innovation Graduation Date: Graduated May 2021 Hometown: Brownsville, TX Fellowship Goals: My goal is to gain as much newsroom experience that I can. I hope to learn about how to be a good reporter and gain an understanding of what is expected of them day-to-day.

Goals After Graduation: I have already graduated. My goal is to be able to work as a Reporter.

Favorite Show: Criminal Minds

Fun Fact About Yourself: I have two pet frogs back home named Linguine and Lasagna.

20 Jailen Leavell WLKY-TV (Louisville, KY)

Tennessee State University Major: Mass Communications Graduation Date: May 2021 Hometown: Louisville, KY

Fellowship Goals: Improve my writing as a reporter and complete the fellowship with a job.

Goals After Graduation: Work full-time in media.

Favorite Show: CBS This Morning and Don Lemon Tonight

Fun Fact About Yourself: I am a percussionist.

21 Gabrielle Mabra WLWT-TV (Cincinnati, OH) University of Louisville Major: Communications Minor: Marketing Graduation Date: May 2022 Hometown: Florence, KY

Fellowship Goals: I am hoping to learn the foundation basics of reporting and producing. I aim to be a multi-media journalist within my career. My goal after my internship is to have a reel in hand and a better understanding of my career in journalism with foundational skills to back it up.

Goals After Graduation: I want to receive a reporting role or producing role within the newsroom. In the future, I want to produce my own show that focuses on the different walks of life and their perspectives on a variety of social issues.

Favorite Show: Good Morning America

Fun Fact About Yourself: I am really into astrology in my free time. I'm driven to be successful in every aspect of my life whether it's been a good coworker, friend, sister, daughter, etc.

22 Ryan Sneed WMOR-TV (Tampa, FL) Florida Atlantic University Major: Multimedia Studies Graduation Date: December 2022 Hometown: Tampa, FL

Fellowship Goals: To learn how to create and edit videos for promo departments.

Goals After Graduation: To work in the film or TV industry.

Favorite Show: The Simpsons and Adventure Time

Fun Fact About Yourself: I know how to cook tacos.

23 Anna Bui WMUR-TV (Manchester, NH) Endicott College Major: Digital Media Graduation Date: May 2023 Hometown: Manchester, NH

Fellowship Goals: To learn as much as I can in each department.

Goals After Graduation: My goal is to live in Atlanta, Georgia with a full-time job working on movie sets.

Favorite Show: The Good Place

Fun Fact About Yourself: I can speak fluent Vietnamese.

24 Vincent Jones WPBF-TV (West Palm Beach, FL)

Florida A&M University Major: Broadcast Journalism Graduation Date: May 2022 Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL Fellowship Goals: At my fellowship I am hoping to learn how to be multifaceted in the areas of broadcast journalism. I have made it my top priority to be a "sponge" and soak up all information so that I can use it in all aspects in the newsroom.

Goals After Graduation: After graduation I would love to work at a Hearst station, preferably WPBF. Additionally, I would want to start a podcast that focuses on multimedia journalism in sports.

Favorite Show: First Take and Jalen & Jacoby

Fun Fact About Yourself: A fun fact about myself is that for seven years I wrote and performed poetry where I won multiple awards over that time period.

25 Adrian Pastor WPTZ-TV/WNNE-TV (Burlington, VT)

University of Vermont Major: Public Communications Graduation Date: May 2022 Hometown: Bronx, NY

Fellowship Goals: Through this fellowship, I hope to be a "sponge" and learn as much as I can in the short time we have. I want to gain skills that would not be as easily accessible in the classroom and real experience that could be the beginning of a professional portfolio.

Goals After Graduation: I hope to secure full-time employment in my field, hopefully with the opportunity for growth over time. I also would like to find a job with an open and warm workplace culture much like the one I have experienced at Hearst Television.

Favorite Show: The Voice, Grey's Anatomy, Station 19, American Horror Story, Family Guy and Friends. Just to name a few.

Fun Fact About Yourself: I enjoy singing to myself in my spare time, and I have a pretty good Stitch impression. Ask me about it!

26 Devon Milley WTAE-TV (Pittsburgh, PA) University of Maryland Major: Journalism and Information Science Graduation Date: May 2023 Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA

Fellowship Goals: I'm hoping to learn more about data journalism – how it can be used to make stories more interactive and visually appealing, how data can be used in stories to make them more compelling and interesting. I also hope to learn more about design, user, reader and viewer engagement.

Goals After Graduation: I hope to go into the field of data journalism, using data to create compelling stories that show and expose patterns or anomalies in different aspects of people's lives.

Favorite Show: I like late night talk shows. I think they do a really good job of utilizing YouTube to increase viewership.

Fun Fact About Yourself: I was adopted from China.

27 Jasmine Hollie WVTM-TV (Birmingham, AL) University of Alabama Major: News Media and Theater Graduation Date: May 2020 Hometown: Tuscaloosa, AL

Fellowship Goals: Gain more experience in media and production.

Goals After Graduation: Work in the entertainment industry or for a magazine.

Favorite Show: Morning talk shows

Fun Fact About Yourself: I love music.

28 Joshua Davis WXII-TV/WCWG-TV (Winston-Salem, NC)

Campbell University Major: Communications Graduation Date: May 2022 Hometown: Fuquay-Varina, NC

Fellowship Goals: I'm primarily hoping to develop my skills, in order to have a more solid foundation when I graduate and start working full-time. I'm also hoping to develop a reel by the end of the summer, so that when I apply to various stations, I can showcase my time spent at WXII.

Goals After Graduation: I plan to immediately head into the industry and start working my way up. Ultimately, I have aspirations to work on a national broadcast news program as a Correspondent and eventual Anchor.

Favorite Show: ABC News

Fun Fact About Yourself: I love traveling. I've spent the first half of my life traveling around the country, and even when my dad retired from the Air Force I continued to travel and perform around the country.

29 Aundrea Gibbons WYFF-TV (Greenville, SC)

Clemson University Major: Philosophy Minor: English Graduation Date: May 2023 Hometown: Marion, SC

Fellowship Goals: By the end of my fellowship, I hope to create a resume reel that I am proud of.

Goals After Graduation: Enter into a career or post-secondary education that I am happy in. This includes making a livable wage within that field.

Favorite Show: Jeopardy!

Fun Fact About Yourself: Oprah Winfrey is my career role model.

30 Sydney Bonaparte HTV Advertising Operations (Charlotte, NC)

University of South Carolina Major: Visual Communications and Sports and Entertainment Management Graduation Date: May 2023 Hometown: Rock Hill, SC

Fellowship Goals: I'm hoping to learn the full rotation and different departments of the Ad Ops position. By the end of the internship, I want to be able to understand how to do the different parts on my own if I were to be assigned something.

Goals After Graduation: After graduation, I want to get a full-time job coming out of college in any areas that I'm interested in. That could include media, marketing, advertising, sports, or entertainment.

Favorite Show: The 100

Fun Fact About Yourself: I'm obsessed with cookies and cookie dough.

31 Peter Dull HTV Corporate Jeana Stanley Finance Fellow (New York, NY) Vanderbilt University Major: Economics and Business Graduation Date: May 2023 Hometown: Temple City, CA

Fellowship Goals: My fellowship goals include learning more hard skills relevant to my career aspirations and forming a community with my Hearst peers.

Goals After Graduation: After graduation, I hope to continue a career in finance and immerse myself in an environment where I can thrive professionally and socially.

Favorite Show: The Amazing Race

Fun Fact About Yourself: I am a big fan of matcha products!

32 Maya Duckson HTV Design (Winter Park, FL)

University of Central Florida Major: Human Communication Minor: Event Management Graduation Date: August 2021 Hometown: Jacksonville, FL Fellowship Goals: I hope to learn more about the media industry and the roles that go into producing it and create long-lasting relationships and expand my network. I also hope to learn new skills that'll help me succeed in the workforce.

Goals After Graduation: After completing my BA this summer I plan on attending Florida State University to earn my master's degree in Integrated Marketing Communication Management.

Favorite Show: I love cheesy romance reality TV shows like The Bachelor and 90’s sitcoms like The Nanny and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Fun Fact About Yourself: I've seen all 32 seasons of The Simpsons.

33 Evan Poon HTV Digital Operations (New York, NY)

University of Albany Major: Computer Science & Applied Mathematics and Business Administration Graduation Date: May 2022 Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

Fellowship Goals: I am hoping to learn some valuable knowledge and gain a more unique/diverse skillset that can prepare me for when I enter a full-time position. I also hope to contribute to big projects that are successful and bring about innovation.

Goals After Graduation: Hopefully to have a full-time job in an industry/position where I am able to combine what I have learned over the years from my internships and majors.

Favorite Show: Criminal Minds

Fun Fact About Yourself: I cut my own hair.

34 Damali Ramirez HTV Digital Studios (New York, NY) Hofstra University Major: Journalism and Political Science Graduation Date: May 2022 Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

Fellowship Goals: With this fellowship, I hope to venture outside print journalism and explore different media. I want to understand the process of long form media and grow as a storyteller.

Goals After Graduation: After graduation, I hope to continue my efforts and activism in diversifying the news industry and sharing the stories of marginalized communities.

Favorite Show: Grown-ish

Fun Fact About Yourself: I love collecting books. My dream is to have my own personal library someday.

35 Bridgette Yang Litton Entertainment (Burbank, CA) University of San Francisco Major: Media Studies Graduation Date: May 2022 Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Fellowship Goals: I'm hoping to learn more about social media marketing and media production. I've always loved storytelling as a writer and media studies major and hope to expand my knowledge of how to promote these stories within our ever-changing digital landscape. I also hope to foster strong connections in this space as I want to work in the entertainment industry in the future.

Goals After Graduation: After finishing my undergrad degree, I'd love to go to grad school on the east coast. My dream is to obtain a combined doctoral degree in Media Studies and English at Yale University, deepening my long held passion of literature while interweaving my growing curiosity towards media. Afterwards, I'd love to work in the entertainment industry, possibly within film or music.

Favorite Show: The 100

36 Claire Alfree Washington News Bureau (Washington, DC) Juniata College Major: Multimedia Journalism Graduation Date: December 2021 Hometown: Mercersburg, PA

Fellowship Goals: I want to learn everything about the DC newsroom. From producing, anchoring, reporting, investigating, writing, editing and filming. I want to be exposed to all aspects of TV broadcasting and have the ability to be a true multimedia journalist. I would love the opportunity to write stories and do broadcasts for my reel.

Goals After Graduation: To work hard as a reporter at a TV news station.

Favorite Show: NBC Nightly News

Fun Fact About Yourself: Call me a triple threat because I love theater, dance and making music.

37 Fred Young Producer Fellows Julia Weng WBAL-TV (Baltimore, MD)

Howard University Major: Broadcast Journalism Graduation Date: Graduated May 2021 Hometown: Murrieta, CA

Fellowship Goals: To be able to produce newscasts by myself.

Goals After Graduation: To become a full-time producer and be able to produce 1-2 newscasts by myself.

Favorite Show: Love Island UK!

Fun Fact About Yourself: I hate chocolate. Sorry, chocolate lovers!

39 Morgan Gonzalez WLKY-TV (Louisville, KY)

Middle Tennessee State University Major: Journalism Minor: Criminal Investigations Graduation Date: Graduated May 2021 Hometown: Knoxville, TN Fellowship Goals: So far, I’ve learned so much about timing, newsworthiness, preparedness and surprisingly...writing. I always fancied myself a decent writer but actually working in a real newsroom has put my journalistic writing to the test and I’ve grown a lot already.

Goals After Graduation: Well, considering I’ve already graduated and achieved my post-graduation goal of getting this fellowship...I’d say at this point my goal is just to be happy, to continue to grow and learn and do better.

Favorite Show: NCIS

Fun Fact About Yourself: I can change the size of my pupils on command.

40 T. Howard Fellows Simone Shirley HTV Regional Finance (New York, NY) CUNY – Lehman College Major: Accounting Graduation Date: May 2022 Hometown: Bronx, NY

Fellowship Goals: My fellowship goals are to network, build on my skills and gain as much hands-on experience as possible. I am hoping to get insight on what it is like working in finance and the important qualities that would help me become successful in my career path.

Goals After Graduation: My goals after graduation are to find a job in finance/accounting and possibly receive my CPA.

Favorite Show: Grey's Anatomy

Fun Fact About Yourself: A fun fact about me is that I became an aunt when I was one month old.

42 Brooklyn Joyner WDSU-TV (New Orleans, LA) Loyola University of New Orleans Major: Broadcast Journalism Graduation Date: Graduated May 2021 Hometown: New Orleans, LA

Fellowship Goals: My fellowship goal is to remain within this company. I love the culture and the people. I really would like to learn how to be professional and have professional etiquette. I would also like to learn how to be a more diverse candidate. I noticed a lot of people jump around from career to career when they study journalism. They can adapt to any situation or environment.

Goals After Graduation: I would like to be working with a top 100 market within the Hearst company, or possibly top 50. I would like to be an MMJ or a reporter.

Favorite Show: The Today Show

Fun Fact About Yourself: One of my favorite shows to binge watch is Grey's Anatomy. I also am a ballet dance teacher to 11-year-olds. They are awesome kids.

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