spinnaker press release- cbi announcement
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1 UNF Drive, Building 58E, St. 2213, Jacksonville, Florida 32224
July 25, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Courtney Clayton, Promotions Director
[email protected] or (904) 620-1579
Spinnaker Television station manager has been chosen as the student director
for the College Broadcasters Incorporated (CBI) board.
Jacksonville, FL – Spinnaker staff are excited to have one of their peers nationally
recognized. A sophomore at University of North Florida, Connor Speilmaker will take his
position December 1, 2013.
CBI is based in Pennsylvania and originated in 1998. The CSI board has seven voting
members and two non-voting. It claims more than 300 member stations, including both
Spinnaker Television and Spinnaker Radio.
As the student director, Mr. Speilmaker will be representing student-run television
stations around the country. This includes digital developments, preparing a monthly station
member spotlight for the CBI website, and assisting the Fall National Convention. He will hold
this position for a term of one year.
“So far my time at Spinnaker has been the highlight of my college career. I am honored
to be chosen as the student director of CBI. If it wasn’t for Spinnaker I would not of had this
great opportunity,” said Connor.
Connor has served as the station manager of Spinnaker Television since January 2013.
Previously he anchored Spinnaker Television’s evening news program and hosted a radio show
on Spinnaker Radio. He is a communications major with a concentration multimedia journalism
and production.
For further questions, contact (904) 620-1579 or visit UNFSpinnaker.com
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The Spinnaker is UNF's student-run media source since 1977.