Alumni in the Media Honorees
Steve Capus ’86
Emmy-winning journalist and former executive producer
Steve Capus ’86 is an Emmy-winning journalist and former executive producer of NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw. He oversaw NBC’s coverage of major national and international events and began his career producing for KYW-TV in Philadelphia.
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Actor and writer
Jason George ’96 is an actor and writer known for roles on Grey’s Anatomy, Station 19, and Sunset Beach. A Temple MFA graduate, he has also worked on primetime dramas and comedies, including Barbershop and Girlfriends.
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Senior vice president of corporate operations and real estate for The Walt Disney Company
Harry Grossman ’72 was senior vice president of corporate operations and real estate for The Walt Disney Company, overseeing millions of square feet of global facilities. His leadership included management of Disney’s major studio and post-production services.
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Principal and director of communications at The Vanguard Group
Brian Mattes ’77 is a principal and director of communications at The Vanguard Group, where he has led public relations strategy since 1984. A frequent speaker and guest lecturer, he’s recognized as a top corporate communicator.
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Managing editor at Fox Philadelphia
Meredith McGinn ’94 is managing editor at Fox Philadelphia, where she led award-winning news teams and coverage. She began her career at KYW Newsradio and WHYY-TV and has been honored for breaking and expanded news reporting.
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Former head writer for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Joe Medeiros ’73 is head writer for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He has written for Leno since 1988 and has served as NBC staff writer and lead comedy writer for one of the most-watched late-night shows in America.
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Former president of the NAB Education Foundation
Charles Sherman ’60 was president of the NAB Education Foundation and former senior vice president of television at the National Association of Broadcasters. A champion for diversity and digital innovation, he shaped broadcast policy and professional development across the U.S.
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Emmy-winning play-by-play announcer for the Philadelphia 76ers
Marc Zumoff ’92 is the Emmy-winning play-by-play announcer for the Philadelphia 76ers and a familiar voice in Philadelphia sports. His work also includes national NBA coverage and college sports broadcasting, alongside youth and community engagement through the Sixers Summer Hoops Tour.
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