RTDNA Board of Director Elections

In April 2024, the RTDNA Board of Directors passed proposed bylaws changes that put a Governance Modernization plan into action, changing the governance structure of the organization. As a result, certain board positions are rolling off the board at the completion of the current terms both in 2024 and 2025. In the future, board members will be presented as a slate after a year-long recruitment and interview process by the Leadership and Development Committee. However, because of the timing of changes to the bylaws, the LDC will not have had a full year to conduct its process. As such, elections will be conducted by a member vote beginning 30 days prior to the RTDNA24: Milwaukee conference.
 
Open Positions
  • Chair-Elect
  • Director At Large
  • Director At Large
 
Ballots have been emailed to eligible voters. If you have not received a ballot and believe you should have, email info@rtdna.org.

Meet the Candidates 

Chair-Elect

Colin Benedict

Colin Benedict
Vice President of News, Morgan Murphy Media 

Candidate Message: While it's a challenging time to be a journalist, the mission for RTDNA has never been clearer. We must defend the First Amendment, evolve and innovate our approach to the communities we serve and celebrate journalism's best work. Our organization is uniquely able to enhance free and independent media which is so central to a functioning democracy.

Director-At-Large

Stephanie BertiniStephanie Bertini
News Reporter, FOX 5 New York

Candidate Message: It would be an honor, at this stage in my career, to serve as RTDNA leadership. This organization has been instrumental in my growth as a television journalist over the years. Now, as a seasoned reporter, working in local television in the nation’s number 1 market, I am dedicated to helping others achieve their dreams and pursue career success. I am looking forward to contributing to maintaining the excellence of the organization that has given so much to me, and my career goals.

Casey ClarkCasey Clark
News Director, WJZY-TV Queen City News

Candidate Message: At a time when journalism is under attack like never before, I have the experience, passion and courage to take on anyone or any group trying to stop us from reporting the truth.  

I have worked in more than a dozen markets across the country and performed every job in a TV newsroom. I know what your challenges are.  

Let's attack the future together!

Alex SilvermanAlex Silverman*
Director of News & Programming, KNX News - Audacy

Candidate Message: In my three years on the Board of Directors I have served as chair of the Murrow Awards Task Force, leading the effort to modernize electronic journalism's most prestigious awards program and bring it in line with the ever-changing demands and realities of the industry. I look forward to seeing that effort through in my next term, and representing the interests and priorities of journalists nationwide at this critical moment for our nation and our profession.

*Incumbent