Mark Nagi
Date of Joining WATE:
February 2001 Note: Mark Nagi left WATE in April 2011.
Birthplace/Hometown:
Albany, N.Y. Education:
- B.A. in Communications, State University of New York-Geneseo
- M.S. in Broadcasting, University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Previous Media Experience:
- WFXB-TV, Myrtle Beach, S.C. (Sports Director, 1999-01)
- WWTI-TV, Watertown, N.Y. (Sports Director, 1996-99)
- WBIR-TV and TNi, Knoxville (Sports Producer/Reporter/Anchor, 1994-96)
- WRGB-TV, Schenectady, N.Y. (Sports Intern, 1993)
- WHRL-FM, Rensselaer, N.Y. (On-Air, 1992-94)
Outside Interests/Hobbies:
Spending time with my wife, Jennifer, and daughters Lillian and Emily; running at the terrific local greenways in East Tennessee
What You Enjoy About Local News:
In my opinion, covering the Vols and Lady Vols makes this one of the best jobs in the country in TV sports. Mix in the Tennessee Titans and NASCAR, and we stay very busy in the 6 Sports office. Being a sportscaster gives me the opportunity to make real connections with people in the community, and for that, I'm thankful every day I come to work.
Media Awards and Honors:
- 6 Sports: Best Breaking Sports News and Best TV Sports Talk Show
- 1997 New York AP - First Place and Special Mention Awards: Best Sports Coverage
- 1998 New York AP - First Place Award: Best Sports Coverage
- 1998 New York Broadcasters Association Award - Top Sports Series
