Emmy Fink
| Emmy Fink | |
|---|---|
 Emmy Fink | |
| Born |
Emmeline Katherine "Emmy" Fink Yorkville, Wisconsin |
| Education | Wisconsin–Whitewater |
| Title | TV Host, Personality |
| Family | Mom: Suzy, Dad: Gary, sister: Marly, sister: Haly |
| Website | http://www.discoverwisconsin.com |
Broadcasting career
In the Winter of 2006, Fink won the "spokesmodel" competition at Madison's CW Premiere Party and began her role as TV Personality and Producer on January 2, 2007.[1] She reported on community events including high school sports, local news, public interest stories, and "anything local and positive" according to the station. In 2009, Fink won a Silver Medal as the second place finisher of Madison's favorite TV Personality from Isthmus' The Daily Page [2] and the Bronze from Best of Madison in the same category.[3]
Emmy also served as a freelance reporter and writer with Fox Sports Wisconsin working with the Milwaukee Bucks and Wisconsin Badgers. Her first TV appearance with Fox was on November 16, 2010 during a live broadcast of the Bucks vs Lakers game. She wrote about special interest stories surrounding the Badgers and their athletic program.
Emmy has also appeared in local events as a host or emcee including the 2010 WAVE Awards, a local event recognizing Web, Audio, and Visual Excellence.[4]
Emmy also hosted two seasons of Discover Wisconsin, the longest running tourism TV show in the U.S.
Biography
Fink was born in Yorkville, Wisconsin to Gary and Suzy Fink. She is the oldest of three daughters. After attending Union Grove Union High School in Union Grove, Emmy graduated in 2006 from University of Wisconsin–Whitewater where she double majored in Broadcast Journalism and Physical Education.[5] In 2006, Emmy was hired by Madison CW television to become their “face of the station.” For five years, Emmy hosted the “Buzzed into Madison” show, bringing positive stories and features to the Madison viewing area. In June 2011, Emmy began hosting Discover Wisconsin and continued with the program for two seasons.[5] Emmy's younger sister Marly is also in Journalism working for Country Living magazine.[6]
References
- ↑ University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, Retrieved on December 15th, 2010
- ↑ Isthmus - TheDailyPage.com, Retrieved on December 17th, 2010
- ↑ Madison Magazine - Madison.com, Retrieved on December 21, 2010
- ↑ MCAIMadison.com, Retrieved on December 19, 2010
- 1 2 http://discoverwisconsin.com/Host.aspx?shid=1435 Retrieved on June 21, 2010
- ↑ CountryLiving.com, Staff Page, Retrieved on December 19, 2010