RTDNA Names Emcees for Murrow Awards Ceremony. The Murrow Awards Gala will be held October13 at Gotham Hall in New York City. RTDNA president Dan Shelley says, “These outstanding journalists are perfect choices to bestow one of the most prestigious journalism awards on this year’s deserving national Edward R. Murrow Award winners. Each embodies Murrow’s admonition to serve the public by seeking to report the truth, something particularly necessary in our current times.”Deadline for LAUNCH Mentorship is 9/29. The year-long mentorship pairs a rising professional with a seasoned industry leader for one-on-one coaching and deep exposure to the technical side of broadcasting.