Hellman led the launch of Spectrum News+, the live video news streaming service from Charter, and she’s already strategizing how to cover the 2024 elections. She serves as a role model in the local news industry, mentoring women in media, journalism and cable through her work as a board member of One Day Immersion, which aims to create a more inclusive media industry.

”I’m consistently inspired by Gen Z’s ability to marry creativity and passion with resourcefulness and dedication. They are thoughtful advocates, and I feel hopeful knowing our industry is in their hands.”

What often overlooked issues do you wish would get time on the 2024 presidential campaign trail? Local news empowers people to actively participate in their communities: to vote, to run for office, to get to know their neighbors, to take action on a countless number of issues. I wish that this powerful community dynamic could be consistently showcased on the 2024 presidential campaign trail.

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