Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Oyster Bay High School welcomed Samantha Augeri, weekday evening meteorologist at News 12 Long Island, for a special weathercast workshop with students in the broadcast journalism program on June 10.
Augeri visited the Bay Broadcasting Studio to observe a taping of the “Bay News Now” newscast, provide professional feedback and share strategies for enhancing the weather segment. Her visit included a brief presentation followed by a Q&A session, during which students asked insightful questions about careers in both broadcast journalism and meteorology.
She was joined by Brian Jingeleski, Chief Field Photographer at News 12 and an Emmy Award-winning videographer. Jingeleski brought an Electronic News Gathering camera to demonstrate how news footage is captured in the field, giving students a hands-on introduction to professional videography techniques.
Both Augeri and Jingeleski are former News 12 colleagues of Alex Dollin, O.B.H.S.’s TV production and multimedia journalism teacher. Their visit highlighted the importance of maintaining professional relationships and how those connections can lead to impactful educational experiences.
During the Q&A, Augeri and Jingeleski shared career insights, industry advice and specific tips for improving the “Bay News Now” weather segment. Their expertise offered students a valuable, real-world perspective on the fast-paced world of television news.
