He had been with CBS News and Stations since becoming an Account Executive for its WUPA-69 in Atlanta 25 years ago. In October 2022, he rose from VP/GM to President/GM of the company’s two stations in Detroit as the Paramount Global broadcast TV division moved forward with an ambitious plan to launch a local newscast to compete against Graham Media Group, Fox Television Stations and The E.W. Scripps Co.
Now, Brian Watson has departed the Motor City duo; an interim President/GM is in place.
