How to get ahead in the news industry, told by the people who did. Hosted by Alexis Derickson and executive produced by Charlotte Varnum for the Cox Institute for Journalism Innovation, Management & Leadership at the University of Georgia.
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Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
Leigh Spann, a 2001 University of Georgia graduate built her career in broadcast meteorology across the southeast, from Macon, Georgia to Charleston, South Carolina before spending over 10 years in Tampa, Florida as a morning meteorologist. Today, she’s taken her experience to being a talent agent for broadcasters, getting her clients to exactly where they want to be.
In this episode, Spann shares her story on how she found her voice and her sense of home through broadcast meteorology and how her journey ultimately led her to this new chapter. She highlights her journey through time and how students and early career professionals looking to break into broadcast can find their own niche in the industry.
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Guest: Leigh Spann, OTA Talent Agent
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