Meet our Change and Move Champions

Maria Kim

maria.kim@nbcuni.com What I Do: I coordinate Live Shots, record PKGS, check audio & video and bug reporters and photographers to feed and stand in front of camera.
What I am looking forward to: I look forward to the awesome work spaces and the many options we'll have for lunch (dinner)! :)
My best Bala Cynwyd memory: Playing "Guess the Theme Song" with John Clark and Kristen Welker when I used to edit sports on the weekends.

Caitlin Fitzgerald

caitlin.fitzgerald@nbcuni.com What I Do: I work in the NBC10 Sales Department as a Traffic Coordinator. I work with the fabulous sales team to get their commercials onto air.
What I am looking forward to: I am looking forward to the nice, new, technologically advanced building. It will be amazing!
My best Bala Cynwyd memory: My best memory would be trying not to get lost and find my way back to my desk :)

Lisa Hernandez

lisa.hernandez@nbcuni.com What I Do: I am the Traffic Coordinator for T62, but I wear many hats depending on what task I'm working on at the moment.
What I am looking forward to: I am looking forward to not driving to work and the many different things Center City and the new building has to offer.
My best Bala Cynwyd memory: My best memory at the Bala Cynwyd station is Ice Cream Fridays! lol

Josette Franks

josette.franks@nbcuni.com What I Do: I'm an account manager in the sales department on the NBC10 side. We generate revenue for the station by selling air.
What I am looking forward to: The new building is going to be an amazing, and I'm looking forward to just being able to be able to walk through its doors.
My best Bala Cynwyd memory: My best memory at Bala hasn't happened yet. It will be my last day in the building and all the great stories we will share on that day.

Neece Harris

neece.harris@nbcuni.com What I Do: I'm the HR Generalist of a super two-person HR Team! We are at the intersection of business' strategy and people (and everything in-between).
What I am looking forward to: I am truly looking forward to going back to the city. I am a self-proclaimed foodie, so needless to say, the endless amounts of options inside the building and out are quite a big deal! Also, HELLO WINDOWS!!
My best Bala Cynwyd memory: The day I brought 3 food trucks to the station in the summer of 2015. It was a bit expensive (sorry, Greg), but needless to say, it was a big hit!

Ken Agatone

ken.agatone@nbcuni.com What I Do: I have had many positions in my ~20 years at WCAU. I am currently a Technical Director/APC Operator. I basically try to make pretty TV.
What I am looking forward to: New technology, an updated on-air look and being downtown are exciting aspects of our move.
My best Bala Cynwyd memory: I will however miss the history of the 10 Monument Road building. I always enjoyed walking through the original control rooms (I bet most people are unware of where they are).

Dan Mendoza

daniel.mendoza@nbcuni.com What I Do: IT Systems Analyst. I ensure our computer systems are working properly.
What I am looking forward to: Best part of the new building: I cannot wait to see what kind of view and tech we will have, the kind of creativity that we will have will no doubt be increased by the change of environment.
My best Bala Cynwyd memory: Ice Cream Fridays!

Nick Cohen

nick.cohen@nbcuni.com What I Do: Assignment editor, storyteller, cheese enthusiast and someone who does #TrustTheProcess.
What I am looking forward to: Most excited to be able to walk to work every day. Not that there's anything wrong with SEPTA, nope not saying that at all.
My best Bala Cynwyd memory: Getting to work with the incomparable Mike Hutz and his magnificent teams in IT and Media Specialists.

Erin Coleman

erin.coleman@nbcuni.com What I Do: I am the 5pm anchor on NBC 10. Soon to be the #1 5pm news in the market.
What I am looking forward to: Better temperature control (I'm wrapped in two blankets as I'm writing this!).
My best Bala Cynwyd memory: Walking in on my first day to the station I used to watch as a kid.

Karen Funaro

karen.funaro@nbcuni.com What I Do: I work in Creative Services coordinating community events, scheduling the promo logs, and producing promos for NBC10 and T62!
What I am looking forward to: I am most looking forward to just working in the city in general! I'm from Brooklyn New York so I'm 100% a city person. Also, having windows will be a PLUS!
My best Bala Cynwyd memory: My best memory was when I was offered my job as my internship was ending. It was two weeks before graduation and I was thrilled that I was able to stay on and officially become part of the team.

Mat Mezer

mat.mezer@nbcuni.com What I Do: I am part of the creative beast... I mean department. Light, shoot, edit, whatever NBC10 and T62 needs to win.
What I am looking forward to: I can't wait to (occasionally) eat wings after work at Kelliann's. 16th and Spring Garden for folks who want the best in the city.
My best Bala Cynwyd memory: For those who rember James at the peacock grill, I loved his breakfast sandwiches. I know both my comments are about food, please don't judge.

Sara Smith

sara.smith@nbcuni.com What I Do: I'm the social media guru for NBC10. I like to tell people I get paid to play on facebook all day.
What I am looking forward to: Windows and not smashing into Vince all day. A little extra space and some natural light will be amazing, plus I love the idea of working in the city.
My best Bala Cynwyd memory: Happened before I even worked here. I worked for The American Red Cross and I was part of setting up and organizing an informational phone bank to take people's questions about how to prepare for Sandy before it hit. I truly believe that, together, we helped save lives that day.

Vince Lattanzio

vincent.lattanzio@nbcuni.com What I Do: Digital guru reporting on major news, testing new tech, and pushing us toward new ways to connect with our communities.
What I am looking forward to: Windows!!! Seriously, sunlight will be nice, but I'm also super excited to get some Vitamin D as I walk to work.
My best Bala Cynwyd memory: The day we launched NBCPhiladelphia.com in Oct. 2008. It was exciting to be in on the ground floor of our adventure into Digital News. And look how far we've come.

Meghan Glen

meghan.glen@nbcuni.com What I Do: Everything Numbers! From budgets and forecasting, to journal entries and variance analyses.
What I am looking forward to: Aside from all of the obvious and talked about upgrades, being back in the city environment and all that it has to offer.
My best Bala Cynwyd memory: When interviewing and taking a station tour and seeing the News room and studio for the first time was so eye opening and unique for someone who has not been in the broadcast business before.

Sergio Hernandez

sergio.hernandez@nbcuni.com What I Do: I am the National Sales Manager. I tell exciting stories to other NSO markets about Philadelphia Hispanics and their spending power.
What I am looking forward to: Looking forward to the new technologies that will be incorporated into our business and excited to be downtown.
My best Bala Cynwyd memory: Coming together as a team to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey.