Jill McCormick

CHAUTAUQUA – Chautauqua Institution has appointed Jill McCormick to the position of communications and special projects director.

She will also serve as project manager for Chautauqua Travels, a new venture that brings Chautauqua’s mission to educational group travel experiences in the U.S. and abroad.

McCormick comes to Chautauqua following a career in television news, serving in a variety of roles including news producer, reporter and anchor, most recently as evening news co-anchor for WJET-TV in Erie. In 2016, McCormick was named Broadcaster of the Year by the Public Relations Society of America, Northwestern Pennsylvania Chapter.

She currently serves as communications manager at Larson Texts/Big Ideas Learning in Erie while continuing to support selected projects at WJET. In addition to her professional roles, McCormick has served as a board member or volunteer for Lake Erie Ballet, Habitat for Humanity, Perry Square Alliance, and The United Way of Erie County. McCormick’s service to Chautauqua begins April 1, 2024.