Full Name:
Daniel R. Sparkman
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Abby; 1 Child
Attending, Auburn University
BA, Communication, Journalism & Political Science, University of Alabama, 2010-2013
Candidate, Alabama State House of Representatives, District 74, 2019
No caucus information on file.
Press Secretary, Office of Governor, Alabama, 2017-2019
Deputy Press Secretary/Digital Media Director, Office of Governor, Alabama, 2016-2017
Digital Media Coordinator, Office of Governor, Alabama, 2014-2016
Anchor/Producer, WVUA-TV, 2010-2014
On-Air Host, Cumulus Broadcasting, 2007-2009
News Producer, WSFA 12 News, 2007-2009
Promotions Manager/Reporter, WFRZ-TV, 2006-2007
Assignment Editor/Internet Producer, WSFA 12 News, 2006-2007
Customer Service Representative, Arvest Bank, 2005-2006
Photo Journalist, ABC 40/29, 2005
Production Technician, WSFA 12 News, 2003-2004
Member, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, 2012-present
Member, Society of Professional Journalists, 2010-present
Member, First United Methodist Church, Montgomery, Alabama, present
Advisory Team Member, Mary Ellens Hearth, present
Awards:
Emmy Nomination (National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Southeast Region, 2013)
Best Documentary (Alabama Associated Press Broadcasters Association, 2011)
Best Extraordinary Coverage of a Planned Event (Alabama Associated Press Broadcasters Association, 2011)
Best Sports Program (Alabama Associated Press Broadcasters Association, 2011)
Best Web Journalism (Alabama Associated Press Broadcasters Association, 2011)
Best Regularly Scheduled Newscast (Alabama Associated Press Broadcasters Association, 2010)