Executive Staff

General Manager

Brad Slavin
brad@citrustv.net
Class of 2014
Hometown: Rockville Centre, N.Y.

Office phone:
(315) 443-2041

Brad is currently a sophomore Television Radio & Film and Information and Systems and Information Management dual major at Syracuse University. An active member of the Renee Crown Honors Program, he is also the Executive Communications Officer for the student section organization, Otto's Army. He has directed 5+ camera live shoots, as well as edited documentaries, promo reels, sports packages, music videos and more. Brad was deeply involved with the local music scene on Long Island for several years, where he both booked events and performed with various groups.

More recently he has turned his interests towards technology and social media, adding a second major in hopes of combining new technologies with his film interests. Beginning as an editor for the Sports Department at CitrusTV, Brad quickly gained responsibility in the organization, becoming a weekly producer and currently General Manager.

Assistant General Manager

Chip Angeles
cangeles@citrustv.net
Class of 2012
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Chip Angeles is majoring in Broadcast Journalism in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. He has held multiple jobs over his two years at CitrusTV, including Executive Producer of B Show and a reporter for News & Sports. He has been CitrusTV's Assistant General Manager for 1 1/2 years. He also excels in the classroom, amassing a 3.67 grade point average.

Chip has a passion for editing and is an Avid Certified Editor for Media Composer. His favorite TV shows are "Modern Family," "Project Runway," & "Southland." He also enjoys attending sporting events or watching them on TV. His hobbies include snowboarding, traveling abroad and exercising.

News Director

Ashley Csaszar
ashleyc@citrustv.net
Class of 2014
Hometown: Bethlehem, P.A.

Ashley is a sophomore pursuing a dual degree in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science as well as a minor in English and Textual Studies. She has been involved at CitrusTV for three semesters, during which she has proven her competence behind the camera.

Ashley is most fond of her work completed as the executive producer of one of the live newscasts. Though most of her time spent at CitrusTV has been behind the camera thus far, Ashley hopes to one day be the face on camera. She looks forward to working with the entire staff at CitrusTV to help them enjoy their time spent at the station as well as learn as much as she has.

Sports Director

Kevin Barry
kbarry@citrustv.net
Class of 2013
Hometown: Wyckoff, NJ

Kevin Barry is majoring in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and the College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University. As the Associate Producer for the Sports Department's pre game show, 'Cuse Countdown, Kevin was lucky enough to interact with many current and former Syracuse Orange Football, Basketball and Lacrosse athletes. He's been able to travel to Villanova, Metlife Stadium (when it was still called New Meadowlands Stadium) and of course the Carrier Dome at SU to cover many SU sports.

Kevin played played baseball from the time he was 8 until the end of high school. After he hung up his cleats when he got to college, Kevin now aims to be a scratch golfer and spend some time on the tennis court when he isn't around CitrusTV. He enjoys watching The West Wing, 30 Rock and SNL and is an avid Jets fan.

Entertainment Director

Sam Gerhardt
samgerhardt@citrustv.net
Class of 2013
Hometown: Jenkintown, P.A.

Sam is a junior majoring in Television, Radio & Film in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. She has been involved with CitrusTV for three semesters, where she has been an integral member of the Entertainment Department both on and off camera. Sam served as a writer for Float Your Boat and as head writer for After Hours. She was also an actress on After Hours, where her work spanned over nine episodes.

Sam has trained at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia and Second City's Comedy Studies program in Chicago. Most recently, Sam's work was selected to be performed in the prestigious Mary Scruggs Works by Women Festival. In addition, Sam was a production intern at North American Publishing Company and a script coverage provider at Safehouse Pictures.

Web Media Director

Jared Mandel
jaredmandel@citrustv.net
Class of 2013 
Hometown: Old Westbury, N.Y.

From Long Island, just outside New York City, the media capital of the world, Jared Mandel is very excited to continue his work on the executive staff of CitrusTV. As a Junior Broadcast Journalism student, Jared excelled both in front of and behind the camera. His strong passion for news gave him the drive to excel, and the motivation to lead the news department as News Director. He has held virtually every position behind the camera and CitrusTV, and has reported, anchored, and done weather for the news department, all in his first three semesters with CitrusTV.

Now Jared hopes to revamp CitrusTV's web and social media presence as CitrusTV's Web Media Director.

Jared is most proud of his accomplishments during his first year at the station, when he won awards for both "Best Reporter," and "Best Weather Forecaster," after being voted on by his peers.

Before coming to Syracuse, Jared interned for Alan Weiss Productions, and got a small spot on the nationally syndicated children's television show "Teen Kids News." Since beginning his studies at Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, he has interned at News 12 Long Island, and worked his way up to help the morning show production staff; he even helped segment produce a week long morning show series called "Summer Shape Up" as part of the station's "12 Weeks of Summer" series.

Jared also interned at CNN with Piers Morgan Tonight and helped produce segments, pitch show ideas, cut video, and write blog posts for CNN.com.

When Jared is not in front of the camera, he can be found watching his favorite TV shows "LOST," "24," "The Office," "Modern Family," "30 Rock," and "Rock Center." Jared also enjoys skiing, and often travels out west to hit the slopes in the rockies.

Computer Systems Manager

Ben Slutzky
benrs@citrustv.net
Class of 2013 
Hometown: Manlius, N.Y.

Ben Slutzky is majoring in information management and technology in the School of Information Studies. While previously serving as CitrusTV's General Manager for a year, Ben oversaw the day-to-day operation and long-term planning of the studio while managing the executive staff. He coordinated the financial and technical aspects for the studio's upgrades of equipment and infrastructure to transition to a completely High Definition and tapeless facility, and secured over $200,000 in funding specifically for the project. After technical upgrades took place, Ben developed and trained staff on new, tapeless workflows using the new pre-production and control room equipment, and worked with developers to troubleshoot and resolve problems.

Continuing as Computer Systems Manager, Ben directs and implements the studio's vision for information technology, and develops more efficient workflows for production staff to produce content, digitally distribute shows across campus and worldwide media, and safely archive and organize terabytes of video for future use. He also serves as a technical director for News shows.

During high school, Ben co-founded and served as technical director for the school's broadcast journalism club, and was actively involved in the planning and development of the school's technology for staff and students. When he's not in class or finding ways to get more out of the studio's technology, he likes to read, travel, fly, bike, and keep up with current events. He also enjoys chocolate, "24," "Dexter," "Rock Center," and "The West Wing."