WYBU TV16 Staff
STATION MANAGER:
Virgil Thompson serves as the Station
Manager of WYBU. With over 22,000 hours of television Station Management he has
a wealth of experience to make him a very capable manager. He has worked camera
positions, audio setup, served as a host and field reporter, directed and
produced, performed master control duties, served as floor manager, and
janitorial duties. Whatever it takes to make the station a success. Virgil has
served as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Brotherhood Director, Youth Director,
Finance Chairman, and currently helps with the sound and lighting booth at
Summerville Baptist Church in Phenix City, Alabama. He and his wife Janis have 4
grown children.
Contact- virgilthompson@wybu.org
CHIEF
ENGINEER:
Keith Jones is our version of 'Bob The Builder'.
Can he fix it? Yes, he can. Whether working with advanced equipment or his
trusty duct tape, he handles it all. Jones takes care of all of our problems here
at WYBU. Jones has been known to help in Knoxville and Macon. He has
worked hard with his Master Control Operators, and does what ever he can to help
them. Keith Jones and his wife Jennifer have two kids, Jeff and Jonathan. John
is a superstar at Northern little league.
Contact- KeithJones@wybu.org
EDITOR,PRODUCTION:
At age 21, Alex has a wealth of television
production experience. Alex has directed such local shows as TV 16's daily
morning show, Open Mic-a weekly call in show of national, state, and local
issues, Unity with Pam Hovey-a local community program, Out of Order-a weekly
political call in show, Chamber Vision-a half hour weekly program featuring the
Columbus Chamber of Commerce, John 3:16-a weekly hour program with Pastor Earl
Rawlings, and telethons. Alex has peformed Audio and Video taping of every
episode for the old TV 16's hit program Karaoke Kraziness. He edits and produces
commercials utilizing non-linear editing equipment. His hardwork and dedication
to WYBU has helped the station grow and expand. With over 12,000 hours of television experience, Alex can assist you with any of your production needs. He is a huge Braves fan which
earns him respect until he loses that respect in November while pulling for the
Auburn Tigers.
Contact- alexthompson@wybu.org
MASTER
CONTROL, WEBSITE MGR:
Jeremy Knipe currently handles Master Control
duties. Knipe also has done what he has to do as far as Traffic Manager duties.
He has updated and maintained daily and monthly program schedules. He also
created and updates this wonderful, easy to read website. He's also a member of
the PCT Crew.
Contact- jeremyknipe@wybu.org