Phoenix14News produces successful live election coverage

More than 40 students helped produce six hours of live election night coverage, “Vote2004 from Phoenix14News,” on Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Throughout the evening, students covered local and national races, reporting results and interviewing local figures for their perspective on the election.

Elon President Emeritus Earl Danieley was a guest on the program, discussing the history of student political involvement at Elon. Provost Gerry Francis discussed the Elon Center for Civic Engagement. Town of Elon Mayor Beth Schmidt was also interviewed during the coverage.

David Douglas, news director for Phoenix14News, said the coverage went exceptionally well.

“I am so proud of the accomplishments of our entire staff,” said Douglas. “Every single team members was instrumental in pulling off something remarkable.” Douglas said he believes Phoenix14News’ six hours of live coverage on election night is unprecedented in college and university television.

Graphic designer and animator P.J. Buckley created more than 15 new animations for the project and refreshed the Phoenix14News graphics to give them an election night look.

A complete list of the “Vote2004 from Phoenix14News” team appears below:

News Director: David Douglas

Executive Producer: Jennifer Sposato

Coordinating Producer for Elections: Jason Boyer

Producers: Ingram Brooks, JP Chism

Anchors:

7-9 p.m., 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

Agnes Bannigan, Scott Myrick

9 p.m.-10 p.m.

Beth Roberts, Meghan Packer

Live Shot:

Melanie Nadeau, Sean Cearley

Board of Elections:

Erin Flynn, Reporter

Mike Demos, Producer

FASTrak Data Center:

Meghan Packer, Beth Roberts, Brian Formica (On-Air)

Technical: Catherine Marshall

FASTrak Data Supervisors:

Kristen Kennedy, Buck Russell, Matt Friedman, Melissa West, Brian Blocker, Andrew Iszard

A-Control:

Director: Ben Peacock

Technical Directors: Amy Clark, Steven Haas

Audio: Rachel McDaniel, Kim Marker

Graphics: PJ Buckley, Brian Summer

TelePrompter: Ande Nicholas, Bridget Jeffs

Playback: Katie Donovan, Kyle Andersen, Thomas Snow, Meghan Walsh

B-Control:

Kim Hayes, Scott Adams

Floor Managers:

Ashley Gardiner, Kristin Klauder, Lauren Trucksess

Studio Camera:

Chris Disher, Elon Bliden, Caitlin Magidson, Brandon Dixon, Megan Long, Kate Ferris, Kellie Bland, Colby Linkletter, Michael Malagon

Phoner Coordinators:

Nikki Allem, Lara Nicotra

Engineers (Student):

Lydia Graeff, Dan Kulick, Dan Turk

Chief Engineer (ElonTV):

Jeff James

ESTV Advisor:

Linda Lashendock