SouthTalks: Southern Studies Alumni Spotlight with David Bittler

The Center for the Study of Southern Culture is hosting an “Alumni Spotlight” featuring Southern Studies M.A. alum David Bittler. Bittler will be in conversation with Center director, Katie McKee. They will discuss how Bittler’s Southern Studies degree has advanced his career. After earning his MA in Southern Studies in 1994, Bittler began his career at CNN in Atlanta, where he rose to serve as the network’s global breaking-news spokesperson. Bittler is Paramount Picture’s former executive vice president of communications, a post he held for 25 years, during which he led multiplatform campaigns across theatricals, streaming, linear television, consumer products, and live experiences. SouthTalks is a series of events – including lectures, performances, film screenings and panel discussions – that explore the interdisciplinary nature of Southern studies. All events are at Barnard Observatory, unless otherwise noted, and are free and open to the public.