Hello! I'm Courtney McGinley!
I'm from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and have spent my last several semesters learning the craft of Broadcast Journalism at Penn State University. I'm also minoring in Business and Event Planning. As a freshman starting in the Summer of 2020, I knew that becoming a reporter and a part of a newsroom was something I wanted to incorporate into my future.
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During my time at Penn State, I have taken numerous courses such as newspaper writing, radio and television reporting, producing, and podcasting. These attributes are preparing me for life within the field and broadcasting studio.
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Podcasting has allowed me to explore another facet of journalism and create more conversational interviews to explore the growing medium.
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Additionally, I am an Anchor, Reporter and Social Media Producer for the Centre County Report. I also am an Executive Board Member, Entertainment Host and Producer for Nittany Talk. I pitch, write, and edit stories using Adobe Audition and Premiere.
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This website is a compilation of my work, and if you have any questions please feel free to reach out!
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Courtney McGinley
BROADCAST JOURNALIST
Hi! My name is Courtney McGinley, and I am a Senior at The Pennsylvania State University in pursuit of a degree in Broadcast Journalism.
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As an aspiring reporter, I have put together this site to help promote my work.
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Please feel free to browse some of my work from my time as a student. My future aspirations include becoming an entertainment correspondent or host, news reporter, or producer.
DEMO REEL
CENTRE COUNTY REPORT PACKAGES
They are called "Timely Warnings" and they are sent out to alert the campus community about potential crime threats. This semester, only three have been issued. That's less than in recent years. Does that mean less crime is happening? Less reporting?
State College Jewish Community Reacts to the Israel-Hamas War and share their fears as they watch what's happening.
Fans selling or buying Penn State Football Tickets need to be on the lookout for scammers using various social media platforms to steal their identities.
Crashes involving pedestrians have happened more often this year in Centre County, including an accident that left a Penn State student dead this fall.
The multi-year Atherton Street Project is implementing a new traffic pattern. I spoke to PennDOT officials and have everything you need to know about project status, lane closure, and delays.
NITTANY TALK
(13:49) Entertainment Panel: We discussed the Writer's Strike Ending in Hollywood and the tragic discovery of who killed Tupac Shakur.
(12:06) Entertainment Panel: We know all too well that Taylor Swift will never go out of style! Swift once again broke the internet after "Taylor Swift: The Era's Tour" Concert Movie was released, her surprise cameo on Saturday Night Live, and her date nights with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
(11:43) Entertainment Panel: There has been a ton of shocking news in the World of Entertainment. Brittney Spears recently released a memoir with astonishing revelations that we delve into. And, we discussed the saddening news about beloved actor Mathew Perry.
(11:52) Entertainment Panel: Legendary Country singer Dolly Parton recently released a new album, but it's not what you may expect. Also, who's the Sexiest Man Alive?
AFTERBUZZ TV
Check out an array of my articles about all things pop culture, celebrities, movies, and television shows
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Check out a few blog posts: How is Social Media Affecting Journalism, Twisted Tabloids, and Starstruck Stardom