Tyra Martin

Tyra Martin is a seasoned media professional with extensive experience in television and radio. Since 1998, Martin has served as a Senior Segment Producer for WGN Morning News, utilizing strong relationships with publicists to book guests and prepare the anchor team with engaging background information. As a former Executive Producer for WGN's People to People, Martin dedicated efforts to highlighting inspirational community stories. Martin's background also includes roles as an Entertainment Producer/Reporter, where engagement with the "domestic junket press" facilitated interviews with actors and filmmakers, and as a News Writer at WGN Morning News. Additionally, from 2011 to 2020, Martin was an Entertainment Correspondent and Guest Co-Host for WVON 1690 AM, providing weekly entertainment reports. Martin's educational background includes attendance at Clark Atlanta University, Eastern Illinois University, and Governors State University College of Business.