Jenavieve Plutz, the station manager for student-run Titan TV on the UW-Oshkosh campus, is being recognized for her “exceptional abilities, dedication, and leadership.” She will be awarded the WBA Student Leadership Award at the Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Feb. 22.
Titan TV General Manager Justine Stokes said she was impressed by her abilities and potential to recruit and retain students and encouraged her to apply for the station manager position.
“In this role, Jenavieve has consistently exceeded her job responsibilities,” Stokes wrote. “She manages staff and producers, oversees show selection, conducts staff training, and fills in whenever needed, whether in front of or behind the camera. Titan TV’s production schedule is a marathon, not a sprint, and Jenavieve excels at managing her own stress while recognizing when a student or production needs help.”
Stokes said Plutz has a unique ability to meet students where they are and help them find their place.
“Whether it is a freshman with no experience, or an upperclassman interested in producing their own show, she makes students feel welcome and provides them with the tools to succeed.”
Plutz said she learned a lot about her leadership style when she helped create and produce a live sketch comedy show on Titan TV.
“I was managing around thirty people and always had so much to do,” she wrote. “It became very clear that I needed to stay organized, create deadlines to keep the show production on schedule, and communicate efficiently with my team. I also wanted to maintain a friendly relationship with my cast and crew so they knew I was someone they could go to with questions and concerns.
And she said she enjoys the work.
“I love helping people learn and feel comfortable with their tasks, being organized and making schedules, and working with a team and helping create a project together.”
Plutz will be recognized with the Student Leadership Award on Feb. 22 at the Wisconsin Broadcasters Student Forum at Lambeau Field.
