Media News

The CBS News & Stations operation serving the Steel City has a new VP and News Director, effective today. It puts a three-decade veteran of the station in an oversight role, leading the newsroom's day-to-day operations, strategy and editorial direction.

The National Association of Broadcasters is opening the door for broadcast engineers and technology professionals to share their expertise on the biggest stage in the industry, with a new call for proposals that could shape the conversation at next year's marquee event in Las Vegas.

The NAB Crystal Radio Awards give national recognition to radio stations for their year-round commitment to serving communities. A panel of judges representing the broadcast industry and community service organizations will review applications and select 50 finalists and 10 winners.

The parent company of multicultural digital content platforms Nuestro Stories, Minivela, and Nuestro Studios and a programmatic advertising technology services business has formed a strategic alliance with the Spanish-language audio network founded by CEO José Villafañe.

FOX Television Stations has named a Senior Vice President of Human Resources, and as of Wednesday assumed oversight of all HR functions for the unit, reporting directly to CEO Jack Abernethy.

A podcast company with a global print is welcoming a VP of International from British podcast network Adelicious. He steps into an expanded role that "will be pivotal to Audioboom’s long-term growth strategy."

Launched in 2023, LAUNCH champions emerging female talent in radio with a focus on engineering, audio production, and technical operations. This unique 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.

The individual who serves as the COO and President of Local Media for Sinclair Broadcast Group has signed a new employment agreement with the over-the-air TV station licensee, retroactive to the start of 2025. What does this mean for Rob Weisbord?

The NBC affiliate serving South Florida since its sign-on 71 years ago has a new News Director, and it is welcoming an individual who is relocating from The E.W. Scripps Co.'s ABC-affiliated sibling in Tampa-St. Petersburg, where he was Asst. ND.

At the same time, Civic is making a move to tighten its market focus by creating a two-region structure. This sees Civic Media select a President for the Southern Region and, concurrently, a Vice President for the Northern Region. Additional moves see Civic Media naming a SVP of Product, a VP of Marketing, and Tech VP.

The 2025 affair will also see NABLF President and NAB Chief Impact Officer Michelle Duke honored with the AWM Legacy Leadership Award. Meanwhile, the 2025 Gracies Leadership Awards will celebrate six executives "whose achievements continue to redefine leadership and innovation across the industry."

The Pittsburgh-headquartered advocacy and lobbying group representing small and independently owned MVPD providers across the U.S. is welcoming a new EVP/Chief Operating Officer. He will succeed John Higginbotham, who has held the role for five years.

The Managing Partner of Crest Hill Advisors LLC has joined Lerman Senter PLLC as Counsel to the firm. It brings a new chapter in the career of a telecommunications industry veteran considered by the law firm to be "a leader of the regulatory bar."

There’s a new podcast coming to iHeartMedia’s podcast network focused on “elevating Latino voices and stories,” and the September 17 debut features two of the nation’s most influential Hispanic journalists together for the video series.

The U.S. Black Chambers Inc. (USBC) and the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) have revealed that NABOB’s President/CEO will receive the prestigious Chairman’s Award from The Living Legends Foundation Inc. (LLF).