NATAS CHICAGO/MIDWEST CHAPTER PRESENTS

Chicago’s Television News Bosses - Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007

Moderated by Steve Johnson, Chicago Tribune Internet Critic (& former TV Critic)

We’re a long way from the newscasts of Bill and Walter: Podcasts, Webcasts, DVRs, VOD, blogs... and increasing competition from hundreds of new channels and websites. How are Chicago's newsrooms weathering the winds of tumultuous technological change? How are television news jobs changing? What’s the impact on local journalism? And what’s the next big thing?

Join the leaders of Chicago’s television newsrooms for a rare joint appearance.

Find out the scoop on the short-term—and long-term—future of news in one of the most competitive news markets in the country.

Scheduled to Appear:
• Greg Caputo, News Director, WGN9

• Isis Chaverri, Executive Producer, WGBO Univision
• Esteban Creste, News Director, WSNS Telemundo
• Mary Field, Executive Producer, WTTW Chicago Tonight
• Andrew Finlayson, Vice President and News Director, Fox News Chicago
• Carol Fowler, Vice President and News Director, CBS2
• Jennifer Graves, Vice President and News Director, ABC7
• Jill Manuel, News Director, CLTV
• Frank Whittaker, Vice President of News, NBC5

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
Reception 5:30 p.m. • Program 6:15 p.m.
at the
PRITZKER MILITARY LIBRARY
610 N. Fairbanks, Chicago

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