About Me
Hi! I’m John Park, a national show producer for Spectrum News. I specialize in writing, visual storytelling, audio & video production, social media management, and photography.
I grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina with a keen interest in creating videos and taking photos. Building my skills from a young age, my first photos were published by the Associated Press in 2008. I pursued my interest in journalism and won a Technical Achievement Emmy - Suncoast Chapter in 2013 working alongside Dave Sirak and Daniel Erusha as we covered the Sinking of the USS Mohawk CGC off of Sanibel Island, Florida.
I applied myself at Appalachian State University as a reporter, anchor, and producer for AppTV. This programming helped inform rural communities in the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee. Our award-winning team covered local issues in the high country, national elections, and remotely covered the COVID-19 pandemic.
Additionally, I used my skills at NBC 5 Chicago’s Sales Department as an intern in 2019 to write, pitch, shoot, edit, and deliver high-quality commercials across a variety of platforms to reach the greater Chicagoland area.
I graduated from Appalachian State University in August of 2020 with Bachelor of Science degree in Communication, Electronic Media & Broadcasting. I joined Spectrum News 1 Kentucky in Louisville shortly after. Starting as the weekend overnight producer, I honed my skills with an excellent and developing newsroom to eventually lead our weekday 5p newscast. My time in Louisville was marked by major stories like 2020 protests for the killing of Breonna Taylor, Kentucky Derby, and major weather disasters.
In January 2023, I joined the Spectrum News National team in St. Petersburg, Florida. I initially worked as a desk producer coordinating logistics and sharing content to local affiliates. I was promoted to National News Producer in August of 2023 to produce our dayside programming on the newly launched Spectrum News+ streaming platform. In my current role I lead daily content development, collaborate with writers, field produce, and help develop breaking news coverage for Spectrum Networks.
Awards
Technical Achievement Emmy, Suncoast Chapter, 2013
Best College TV Station, Intercollegiate Broadcasting System, 2020
Social Media
Linkedin.com/in/johnpeytonpark
Contact Me
Phone: (704) 576-0263
Email: john@johnppark.com