MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – For the second year in a row, Robert Morris University's production crew has been recognized on one of the biggest stages in collegiate broadcasting, bringing home a Student Production Award - Live Sporting Event at the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) EMMY® award ceremony held on September 20. The award was given for RMU's production of the Women's Hockey game vs. Lindenwood.

The award highlights the talent, dedication, and teamwork of the student-run crew, who once again proved their ability to execute high-quality broadcasts for the Colonials.

For many on the crew, this recognition was the culmination of years of dedication to their craft. "I started my freshman year of high school, and I've been hooked ever since," said Brett Magulick (Class of 2028), who was part of the commentary team for the broadcast. "Personally, this award shows that we've all put in the work, and having it pay off is just amazing. Being able to say that I was part of an award-winning broadcast is still amazing to me, and doing it with my friends is a huge bonus."

Producer Cameron Wickline (Class of 2026) echoed the importance of teamwork in the crew's success. "I fully believed that my role as producer was to make the best show possible, not necessarily a show with my fingerprints all over it," Wickline explained. "As for my favorite part, it was seeing everyone's individual efforts come together for something that was bigger than any one of us."

That teamwork proved crucial when the crew faced technical challenges. "Xpression, our graphics system, crashed about 45 minutes before the show after Nate had been working in it for hours, losing literally everything he'd been working on," Wickline recalled. "We decided to refocus our efforts into making sure we made as technically sound of a show as possible, believing that we had a good enough crew to pick up the slack."

Camera operator Jess McCullough (Class of 2025) also highlighted the collective effort behind the award-winning broadcast. "Generally, every part of the broadcast is interesting to me, and executing the show itself was an incredibly rewarding experience," McCullough said. "While I recognize that I only played a small part in our show, I think it is a testament to the quality of our shows as a whole. Being a part of an award -winning crew week in and week out brings a new level of pride to the work that I do."
For the RMU production crew, the award is more than just an award to put on their resume. It's a reflection of collaboration, persistence, and a shared love for broadcasting.