Bronco TV Students Gain Behind-the-Scenes Look at ABC News Production

Students from Bronxville High School’s Bronco TV program recently had the unique opportunity to visit the new ABC building at 7 Hudson Square in Manhattan, where they gained firsthand insight into the production of a live television broadcast. During the visit, the students toured the newsroom, control room and the WABC News set, as well as the building’s library, movie theater and the Great Room at the center of the building.

Under the guidance of teacher Chris Doyle, Bronco TV students regularly produce their own broadcasts in the school’s fourth floor studio. Their visit provided a meaningful connection to the work they do in their production space. 

“The students saw how professionals utilized much of the same equipment we have in our school,” Doyle said. “The most valuable takeaway was experiencing the dedication, teamwork and preparation that go into producing the news and other programming. The ABC staff was incredibly welcoming and generous in sharing their expertise.” 

While on site, the students spoke with professionals from several departments, including ABC News Executive Producer Rolando Pujol, WABC News anchors Shirleen Allicot and David Novarro and meteorologist Brittany Bell. They learned about the responsibilities involved in hosting a news program, researching and presenting weather forecasts and producing live broadcasts. In the control room, the students also observed how the technology used to produce a live news broadcast operates. 

“They also learned how early the morning news team begins their workday and how much time journalists invest to ensure their stories are accurate,” Doyle said. “Students were fascinated by the behind-the-scenes moments, including the history of Disney displayed throughout the building, the number of screens used to monitor ABC and the other networks and the large team working at ABC. They were also impressed with the open workspaces that encoura