Myia Alston-Rutherford

Myia Alston-Rutherford is an experienced television programming and media planner with over 15 years of expertise in the television industry.

She has shown a demonstrated ability to create and execute long-range program scheduling plans, as well as plan and execute on-air promo campaigns for multiple initiatives.

Myia possesses strong skills in working on multiple projects, leading company-wide initiatives, and collaborating effectively in groups.

Her focus is on showcasing and expanding her skills in program scheduling and on-air marketing/branding, with a keen emphasis on bridging the gap between promotion and programming.

She specializes in strategic planning of both long and short form scheduling and acquisition, and excels at finding creative solutions to complex problems.

Myia Alston-Rutherford's educational background includes a BA in Electronic Media/Interpersonal Communication from The George Washington University, Anthropology & Spanish studies at the Syracuse University of Madrid, an HS Diploma from Banneker, an MA in Radio, TV, Film from Syracuse University, and Media studies from the University of Westminster.

Throughout her career, Myia has held key roles such as Head of Scheduling & Acquisitions at AFN Family, Pulse & Movie Channels at American Forces Network, Director of Media Planning at Nickelodeon/TeenNick, Manager of Media Planning at MTV Networks/Noggin & The N, Manager of Program Scheduling & VOD at Comcast/G4, Development Coordinator at Kids' WB!, and On-Air Talent at DC28.