Departures announced at TV, radio stations
Leigh exiting Spectrum; Camp bound for WMHT
Changes are coming to the Capital Region television and radio scene.
Erika Leigh is leaving Spectrum News Albany, while Darrell Camp is leaving TALK 1300 and 98.7 FM.
Leigh has been a journalist for more than a decade — working in Massachusetts, Connecticut, South Dakota and New York — and with Spectrum for two-and-ahalf years.
“From being there as Lansingburgh lost its community safe-haven Alpha Lanes to a devastating fire, to the one-year anniversary of the Schoharie limo crash, to being the anchor on the desk the night we had a couple from Syracuse stuck on the Diamond Princess cruise ship amid one of the first major COVID -19 outbreaks — and finally— seeing the first vaccine administered in the Capelement ital Region at Albany Med, it’s been a privilege,” says Leigh.
Leigh is remaining mum on what is next, but will share details “soon.” Her next role will be outside of journalism.
“I’m grateful to Spectrum News for all of the opportunities to cover so many important stories in news and sports,” Leigh says.
Friday is her last day at the station.
Meanwhile, Camp is headed over to work with Dan Clark at WMHT Public Media, helping out with New York Now, among other projects.
Camp is the news reporter and afternoon drive news anchor for TALK 1300 and 98.7 FM. He started in radio in 2013 at Pamal Broadcasting after graduating from the New School of Radio and Television in 2012. He’s been with 1300 since August 2016.
Camp stresses his departure is, no way, because he was unhappy in his current role, rather he’s looking to diversify his skill set as far as the visual
goes.
He says that although he has shot video for the past four years, it was at a novice, amateur level. Making the move will help him round out his skill set.
“Wisdom is the keyword,” says Paul Vandenburgh, Camp’s boss and owner of the station. “It’s phenomenal the amount of wisdom he has for a guy not out of his 20s, but when you speak with him about the educational background of his family, it comes to light.”
The radio veteran goes on to praise Camp’s sense of humor and manners and says he’s a terrific learner.
“He gave me almost five years and I’m stunned no one grabbed him long ago,” says the boss. “He’s a talented guy and we will miss him.”
Camp’s last day at TALK 1300 is April 16. He says he will address additional questions on his show. Camp often joins Kevin Mccashion for “Road Rage,” which airs from 3-6 p.m.
“Paul Vandenburgh gave me the opportunity to do pretty much anything I wanted, within FCC limits, which is an opportunity I’ll always be grateful for,” says Camp.