Bill Hallman

Bill Hallman is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Telecommunications at the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, Pennsylvania State University. He joined the department in 2018, bringing over a decade of television industry experience as an Emmy Award-winning producer. Previously, he worked at The Weather Channel and WPSU, where he developed client-driven content and directed nationally televised segments. His courses focus on field production, studio production, and branded storytelling.

Bill serves as faculty advisor to '46 Live,' the student-run production team for THON broadcasts, and contributes to expanding CommAgency. He graduated from Penn State in 2004 with a degree in Telecommunications. His research interests emphasize real-world media production skills and innovative storytelling techniques.

• Awards: Emmy Award for television production
• Advising: Leads '46 Live' and supports CommAgency development

Bill’s professional experience bridges academia and industry, prioritizing practical training for future media professionals.