ABOUT US

Cronkite News is the news division of Arizona PBS, the largest media organization operated by a journalism school in the world. With reporting bureaus in Phoenix, Washington and Los Angeles, we strive to deliver important, impactful Arizona news to 1.9 million homes and news organizations across the state.

Cronkite News is a product of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University with 15 full-time editors/professionals and more than 120 students who produce daily news content on TV and digital platforms for Arizona audiences. They pitch story ideas, get assignments and report and produce multimedia stories on deadline under the direction of professional editors for Cronkite News – all while meeting the expectations of this professional news organization.

CONTACT US:

Phoenix bureau: 602-496-5050 or [email protected]
Washington, D.C., bureau: 202-684-2400 or [email protected]
Sports desks: 602-496-5020 or [email protected]

MEET THE DIRECTORS:

Mark Lodato, associate dean and associate general manager, Arizona PBS: 602-496-9415 or [email protected] | @marklodatoasu
Christina Leonard, executive editor: 602-361-5893 or [email protected] | @caleonard
Melanie Alvarez, assistant news director and executive producer for broadcast: 602-496-5235 or [email protected] | @melanie_asu
Paola Boivin, director for digital for Phoenix sports bureau: 602-770-3502 or [email protected] | @PaolaBoivin
Steve Crane, director for Washington, D.C., bureau: 202-684-2398 or [email protected] | @cnscrane
Heather Dunn, content director for education, government and justice: [email protected] | @heatherdunn12
Valeria Fernandez, director for Noticias: 480-414-0826 or [email protected] | @valfernandez
Tom Feuer, director for Los Angeles bureau: 424-238-0272 or [email protected] | @TomFeuer
Jim Jacoby, director for studio production: 602-496-7313 or [email protected] | @J_Jacoby
Venita James, content director for consumer, health and future: [email protected] | @venitajames
Brett Kurland, director for Phoenix sports bureau: 602-496-5134 or [email protected] | @brettkurland
Alex Lancial, director for digital production: 602-496-8300 or [email protected]
Eric Newton, innovation chief: [email protected] | @ericnewton1
Jessica Pucci, director for social media, audience engagement and analytics: 847-778-8552 or [email protected] | @jessica_pucci
Vanessa Ruiz, content director for borderlands: 602-496-8300 or [email protected] | @vanessaruiznews
Jim Tuttle, director for digital photo and video: [email protected]

MEET THE TEAM:

Borderlands: The borderlands team covers border relations, immigration, Latino and diversity issues.

Rachel Banks, @RachelBethBanksRachel Banks, @RachelBethBanks
Vivian Meza, @VivianMMeza1Vivian Meza, @VivianMMeza1
Rebecca Spiess, @RebeccaSpiess98Rebecca Spiess, @RebeccaSpiess98


Consumer: The consumer team covers health care, housing, consumer trends and consumer behavior.

Hannah DeRuyter, @DeruyterHannahHannah DeRuyter, @DeruyterHannah
Kevin Fleischman, @CronkiteKevinKevin Fleischman, @CronkiteKevin


Education: The education team covers pre-school through higher education.

Andrew Diaz, @a_christiansen_Andrew Diaz, @a_christiansen_
Emily Richardson, @emrichardsonphxEmily Richardson, @emrichardsonphx
Allison Snell, @allisonlsnellAllison Snell, @allisonlsnell


Government and Justice: The government/justice team examines politics, public policies and agencies that have an impact statewide.

Jordan Dafnis, @jdafnisJordan Dafnis, @jdafnis
Amanda Mason, @amandamasontvAmanda Mason, @amandamasontv


Money: The money team covers Arizona business and economic trends.

Nicole Hernandez, @Nicole_H102Nicole Hernandez, @Nicole_H102

Sports: The sports bureau covers professional, college and high school teams across the Valley and major sporting events that occur in Arizona.

Natalie Braun, @nataliebraun123Natalie Braun, @nataliebraun123
Nathanael Gabler, @ngabler4Nathanael Gabler, @ngabler4
Jade Hanson, @HansonJadeAJade Hanson, @HansonJadeA
Jack Harris, @Jack_A_HarrisJack Harris, @Jack_A_Harris
Jordan Kaye, @jordankaye_23Jordan Kaye, @jordankaye_23
Maxwell Kelley, @MaxwellKelleyMaxwell Kelley, @MaxwellKelley
Madison Kerley, @madsaboutsportsMadison Kerley, @madsaboutsports


Benjamin Leibowitz, @BenLeboBenjamin Leibowitz, @BenLebo
Esteban Manzo, @orlandomanzo1Esteban Manzo, @orlandomanzo1
Joshua Martinez, @jmartinez064Joshua Martinez, @jmartinez064
Margaret Naczek, @mnaczekMargaret Naczek, @mnaczek
Stephanie Shields, @StephA_ShieldsStephanie Shields, @StephA_Shields
Troy Tauscher, @tt_sportsTroy Tauscher, @tt_sports
Emily Wirtz, @ewirtz21Emily Wirtz, @ewirtz21


Sustainability: The sustainability team covers a variety of topics, from water and renewable energy to urbanization and climate change.

Tayler Brown, @taylerbrown19Tayler Brown, @taylerbrown19
Amanda_Morris, @mandammorrisAmanda_Morris, @mandammorris
Nia Roane, @NiaRoaneNia Roane, @NiaRoane


Broadcast Production: The newscast producer team coordinates all editorial aspects of the Cronkite News broadcast content, selecting stories, preparing presentation plans for reporters, writing scripts, creating graphics, editing video and managing the talent for the newscasts on Arizona PBS, our Facebook Live updates, and CNinsider social channel.

Chelsea Chiapuzio, @Chelseachip5Chelsea Chiapuzio, @Chelseachip5
Raneem Hamad, @RaneemHamadRaneem Hamad, @RaneemHamad
Alicia Longo, @AliciaLongo4Alicia Longo, @AliciaLongo4
Maya Patrose, @mayapatroseMaya Patrose, @mayapatrose
Roger Ratley, @roger_ratleyRoger Ratley, @roger_ratley
Lauren Schieler, @lhschielerLauren Schieler, @lhschieler
Victoria Valenzuela, @V_Valenzuela_Victoria Valenzuela, @V_Valenzuela_


Digital Production: The digital production team handles all things visual for the Cronkite News website. This includes data visualization, web production and design, photography and web video.

Jessica Alvarado Gamez, @AlvvjessJessica Alvarado Gamez, @Alvvjess
Amanda Fahey, @patiomonsterAmanda Fahey, @patiomonster
Jennifer Magana, jennifermagana_Jennifer Magana, jennifermagana_
Ellen O’Brien, @e_obrieEllen O’Brien, @e_obrie
Conrad Romero, @conradaromeroConrad Romero, @conradaromero
Nicholas Serpa, @ndserpaNicholas Serpa, @ndserpa


Social Media: The social media team engages audiences across Arizona with compelling content, live news coverage and real conversation.

Kaitlyn Chapman, @kaitlynachapmanKaitlyn Chapman, @kaitlynachapman
Kayla Koch, @kaylakoch2018Kayla Koch, @kaylakoch2018
Lindsay Roberts, @lindsayarobertsLindsay Roberts, @lindsayaroberts


LOS ANGELES BUREAU: Reporters cover professional, college and Olympic sports in the nation’s second-largest media market.

Andrew Castellano, @drewcastellano1Andrew Castellano, @drewcastellano1
Cassidy Pickrell, @cassidypickrellCassidy Pickrell, @cassidypickrell
Jorge Ramos, @hor_hay10Jorge Ramos, @hor_hay10


WASHINGTON, D.C., BUREAU: The bureau covers news from the nation’s capital.

Danielle Coble, @dani_cobleDanielle Coble, @dani_coble
Bryan Pietsch, @bryan_pietschBryan Pietsch, @bryan_pietsch
Patrick Poblete, @bypatpobletePatrick Poblete, @bypatpoblete


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