About Us
The Station
butv10: TerrierVision is Boston University’s only student-produced and managed television station. Founded in 2006, butv10 is a university-wide resource dedicated to creating diverse programming that caters to all interests, schools, departments, organizations and activities across campus. The station reaches nearly 30,000 viewers and broadcasts the work of students, faculty, and alumni.
Contact butv10
Mailing Address:
butv10: TerrierVision
Boston University
College of Communication
640 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: (617) 353-6254
E-mail: butv10@bu.edu
butv10 Management Board
General Manager - Meredith Rizocki (COM '08) - E-mail
Meredith Rizocki is a senior and broadcast journalism major in the College of Communication. A lover of language and travel, she is eager to launch her career in feature-related programming. Meredith first became involved with butv10 in the spring of 2006 as an executive producer for "The Wire" segments. She has also had the privilege of studying abroad in London, where she served as an intern for the local CNN International bureau.
Programming Coordinator - Matthew Fierstein (COM '08) - E-mail
Matt, a Chappaqua, New York native, is a senior at the College of Communication majoring in Film Production. Matt has been involved with butv10 since the Fall of 2004 and, among other things, has served or is serving as Executive Producer for The Redstone Showcase, Executive Producer for What's That From?, Director for Whose Side Are You On? and Director for Terrier Nation. Matt interned for Consentino Films, a documentary production company, where he worked on Baghdad Diary, which is set to air on the History Channel in the Fall of 2007. As Programming Coordinator, Matt looks forward to leaving his mark on the station and gaining valuable management experience that will complement his technical and production skills.
Programming Coordinator - James Goodenough Heuser (COM '08) - E-mail
James Goodenough Heuser is a Martha's Vineyard native and Saint Louis raised senior at the College of Communication majoring in Film Production. This is James' first year on the management board but he has worked on many shows such as Terrier Nation, Whose Side Are You On?, and Redstone Showcase. This year James will be Executive Producer for Terrier Nation and a new game show, What's That From?. Outside of BU, James has worked for Joel Kitay Productions (responsible for the television production at Aggainis Arena) and for the independent film company Sea The World Productions who host the annual Martha's Vineyard Independent Film Festivals. While not working, James enjoys his 2006 Saint Louis Cardinals Word Series DVD and extensive collection of Guitar Hero goodies. Challenge him (if you dare)!
Production Coordinator - Josh Kahal (COM '09) - E-mail
Josh Kahal is a junior and television major in the College of Communication. This is Josh's first year on the butv10 management board and is excited to bring his experience and dedication to the channel. Last year, Josh worked with the camera department on the MTVU production of Res. Life. Additionally, Josh has interned in Los Angeles for Catchphrase Entertainment where he worked as the assistant to a film producer. In his free time, Josh enjoys playing guitar, watching movies, and playing for the Men's Waterpolo team.
Web Coordinator - Jeff Greco (COM '08) - E-mail
Jeff Greco has run butv10's website since its inception in February 2006 and is passionate about bringing the network's programming to a worldwide audience. Jeff also works as a Web Producer in Boston University's Office of New Media, has been Executive Producer of BU Tonight, and expects a degree in Film and Television in Spring 2008. Check him out online at www.jeffgreco.com.
Marketing Coordinator - Michelle Lee (COM '10) - E-mail
Michelle Lee is a sophomore and advertising major in the College of Communication. This is Michelle's first year on the butv10 management board. She anticipates a great year for butv10 and is excited to execute many creative, innovative ideas to expand butv10's presence and persona on campus. Last year, Michelle worked as the Growling Dogs Productions advertising liaison for Inside Boston. Additionally, Michelle has interned in Washington D.C. at the Smithsonian Institute as a public affairs coordinator. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys to listen to music, watch films, and practice photography.
Marketing Coordinator - DJ Capobianco (COM '10) - E-mail
DJ Capobianco is a sophomore and communication studies major in the College of Communication, as well as a business administration major in the School of Management. Although this is DJ’s first semester with butv10, he was first introduced to the organization in the summer of 2005 as a student in the Institute for Television, Radio, and Film production at Boston University. When DJ isn’t working with the innovative minds at butv10, he can be found giving tours of the university, selling Apple computers, biking the Esplanade, skiing the Adirondacks, refining his photography or listening to music.
Growling Dog Productions President - Alex Weinberg (COM '10) - E-mail
Alex Weinberg is a sophomore in the College of Communication majoring in Film Production. He has been involved in butv10 since the Fall of 2006. Starting as a production assistant on the hit college soap opera, Bay State, Alex has risen to the rank of Post Production Supervisor. Also as GDP President, Alex manages the organization of butv10's five flagship programs: Bay State, BU Tonight, Inside Boston, Overexposed and Shadows. His professional experience includes serving as a Production Assistant for ESPN during the 2005 NFL Draft. A Philadelphia native, Alex proudly lists television as his top priority - Seinfeld and Lost being at the top of his hierarchy of needs.
Faculty Advisor - Professor Chris Cavalieri
Professor Christophor Cavalieri is a BU graduate with more than 20 years of broadcasting, documentary and production credits as producer, director and production manager.
For the past several years, Chris has managed national public television series at WGBH-TV, including: This Old House, New Yankee Workshop, Simply Ming and The Victory Garden. A Lecturer at COM for the past 15 years, Chris continues his roles as Academic Director of the College's award-winning Institute for Television, Film & Radio Production and as Faculty Advisor for butv10.
