Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Meet the Press Part 2: Broadcast Media - Behind the Scenes....A Glimpse into the Studio

Join us for a sneak peak into the newsroom as we get a behind the scenes perspective from three guest speakers from national and local broadcast outlets based in Los Angeles. We'll get the scoop on what it takes to get coverage on and build relationships with key broadcast outlets.

May 16 , 2007
6:00-6:30 P.M. - Networking
6:30-7:30 P.M. - Program

Weber Shandwick
8687 Melrose Ave
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Weber Shandwick's Website

Steve Kozak, a segment producer at The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, began his career in the music business but began working in broadcast television nearly 15 years ago. He has worked as an assignment editor for Hard Copy, news editor and writer for Real TV and a segment producer for Whose Line Is It Anyway.

Dave Kunz is the automotive reporter at KABC- TV Channel 7 in Los Angeles. Covering the automotive beat for the region's number one network television station, Dave brings viewers the latest news on everything from practical family sedans to the most exotic sports cars that only a privileged few will ever drive. Dave's segments air at various times on Eyewitness News, as well as the station's long- running magazine show Eye on L.A.

Melissa Winter is an Associate Producer at Playboy Radio and is in charge of booking the Morning Show's guests and talent. Winter recently relocated from New York City to Los Angeles where she worked as an Assistant Camera Operator on the Apprentice as well as several reality shows. She is recent graduate from Eastern Michigan University where she obtained a degree in Communication.

Parking:
Parking is available in the garage at the Pacific Design Center. Please enter through the gate on San Vicente. We will provide the parking attendant with a list of all attendees who RSVP. If no parking attendant is onsite, take a ticket and we will provide validation.

Cost (pay by cash or checks at the door):
$10 YP Members; $15 for Non- members; $5 for PRSSA Members

Mentorship Program:
If you have not met your mentor or mentee in person, this meeting is a great opportunity to officially meet them.

RSVP:
To RSVP, please reply to this email by Tuesday, May 15th. If you have any questions, please contact Phyllis Hu at phu@iwgroupinc.com or Bonnie Berkes at bberkes@jmprpublicrelations.com.

We Hope to See You There!

Phyllis Hu (IW Group) & Bonnie Berkes (JMPR, Public Relations)
Program Co-Chairs, PRSA-LA's Young Professionals

email: yp_prsala@yahoo.com
web: http://www.prsa-la.org

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