BRProud/WGMB/WVLA

Meet Asante'! He’s a production assistant at BRProud who operates equipment in the control room and sets up cameras in the news studio. Fun facts: His favorite movie is “Transformers” and his favorite hobby is playing video games. #production #news #Louisiana

Meet Khayla! She has worked at BRProud for more than two years. She started working as a producer before moving into a reporter role. Her favorite part about the job is highlighting community stories in the Baton Rouge area. Fun fact: She loves fashion, nicknaming herself “The Journalista.” #batonrouge #journalism #news

The team at NBC 33 WVLA and Fox 44 WGMB enjoyed lemonade and snowballs today. 😊

Meet Jada Manuel! She’s now a news producer and moved into the role after starting as a production assistant. Her job is to find local and national newsworthy stories to create a newscast. Her favorite part about the job is collaborating with other people on the BRProud team. Fun fact: Her comfort movie is “Shrek.” #news #louisiana #producer

The BRProud team had a great time covering Food Truck Round-Up at the Rowe on Friday, Aug. 9, in Baton Rouge.

Meet Alek Falgoust! He recently celebrated his first work anniversary at BRProud. As an account executive, he works with clients to help promote their brands for TV campaigns or digital marketing ads. “What I like most about the job is seeing the joy in our clients when we are able to bring their vision to life.” Fun fact: He collects football cards as a hobby. #digitalmarketing #louisiana

Meet Justin Lewis! He’s an account executive responsible for helping businesses with their digital advertising and #marketing, including strategies to boost brand awareness. “What I love most about my job is helping businesses grow and succeed. Seeing the positive impact a campaign has on my client's business is incredibly rewarding.” Fun fact: He coached high school football for five years. #louisiana #digitaladvertising

Meet Sudan Britton! She has been on the BRProud team as a reporter since January 2022. She covers community stories, breaking news and crime. Her favorite part of the job is telling stories that make a positive impact on the community.

Meet John Rupolo! He is BRProud’s investigative reporter, spending days researching and working on a story. He said his favorite part about the job is developing sources and breaking stories. “I’ve loved news since I was a young boy growing up in the suburbs of Boston. I recall watching local and network news dreaming of a career in broadcast journalism.”

Meet Elizabeth Pendarvis! She’s an account executive who has worked at the company for over four years. In her role, she works with clients to build campaigns and promote their brands in TV and digital marketing ads. “What I love most about my job is meeting new people and building relationships with each client.” Her fun fact is she was a spin, barre and pilates instructor before working in advertising.