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Peter Weitzner is a Lecturer in the Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University, where he teaches students to produce, report, and host news and sports programming that reaches 600,000 households via cablecast. Beyond academia, he is a seasoned broadcast journalist serving as the business anchor for KOCE's Real Orange and as a business analyst for KTTV-Fox11, covering Southern California.
Education:
- Master's degree in Broadcast Journalism from the Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University
Research & Professional Focus: Weitzner specializes in broadcast journalism, business reporting, and political analysis, drawing from decades of experience in television news. His teaching emphasizes real-world application, preparing students for the demanding, deadline-driven environment of TV news. He advocates for total commitment, noting that young reporters may start in small markets but can quickly rise to high-profile assignments.
Media Contributions & Shows: His ongoing media roles include hosting the Chapman Business Report (a 14-year running program), frequent guest hosting on Critical Mass for Business on OC Talk Radio, and appearing as a political analyst on Fox11's Good Day LA. He is also a regular panelist on PBS SoCal's Inside OC, providing business and political insights.
Publications: Contributed a chapter titled "Breaking into the TV-news business" to the Journalism Career Guide, 2nd Edition by the Institute for Humane Studies.
