Statement: Alan Hoshida Appointed As San Jose Sharks Gameday Host, The Expansion Of '60 Minutes'
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Broadcast: Emmy Award-winning and internationally acclaimed journalist Dayanna Monroy has joined Telemundo 48 (KSTS) as a news anchor. Monroy joins Noticiero Telemundo 48, co-anchoring beside Miryam Villarreal and César Bayona. Monroy comes from Univision 14 where she worked as a news anchor and reporter. Before Univision 14, she specialized in investigative journalism, covering national and international issues while working at Teleamazonas. With media outlets in Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru, Monroy addressed regional and global concerns while producing coverage that crossed geographical boundaries. From 2016 to 2017, Monroy was a producer at RTVE Spanish Television in Madrid. From 2020 to 2021, she served as the producer, director, and host of Las Cosas Como Son (a political series) on RTP Radio in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
“We are excited to welcome Dayanna to the Telemundo 48 family,” said Stacy Owen, President and General Manager of Telemundo 48 and NBC Bay Area. “Her wealth of experience in investigative journalism, combined with her passion for supporting the community and telling impactful stories will be key in strengthening our commitment to serving and uplifting the Hispanic community while deepening our connection with our audience and addressing the issues that matter most to them.”
Meredith Veloz has been named news director at Telemundo 49 Tampa (WRMD). She will manage the news team at WWDT Fort Myers-Naples and report to Miguelangel Lopez (regional vice president of news and content for Telemundo-owned stations in Orlando and Fort Myers). Veloz was an executive producer at Telemundo stations in Chicago and Boston and more recently comes from being an executive producer for WCAU-WWSI Philadelphia and its related Telemundo stations.
“Meredith is passionate about local news, has extensive experience in bilingual media, and has successfully led news editorial in several major-market stations,” said Lopez. “She is an ideal person to lead our newsroom and we are pleased to welcome her to our talented and dedicated team serving the Tampa Bay and the Southwest Florida area.”
Luis Matute had been promoted to a reporter for WNEU Telemundo Boston’s consumer investigative unit, Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra Responde (a station dedicated to helping local audiences resolve consumer-related issues). The unit has recovered over $1.2 million since its launch. Matute previously worked in Honduras as a producer, reporter, and presenter, actively producing and presenting daily content for the National Association of Radio Broadcasters of Honduras. Matute is a two-time Emmy Award winner, accredited for his contributions on Las Huellas de Maria (a five-part docuseries that showcased the aftermath and devastations caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico) and Masacre En Reading (a report made less than 24 hours after a quadruple homicide in Reading, Pennsylvania).
“Luis is a first-class journalist,” said Kirsten Wolff, VP of News for NBC10 Boston, NECN, and Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra. “His dedication to uncovering the truth and his compassionate approach to storytelling have made a significant impact on our community. He will be a significant advocate for consumers in his new role.”
Telemundo Las Vegas (KBLR) welcomes multimedia journalist Alberto Romero to the team. Romero debuted in late September as a multimedia journalist for Noticiero Telemundo Las Vegas. Originally from Mexico, Romero harbors eight years of experience in the entertainment and media industry at KBLR. He’s reported for major networks such as Estrella TV and Telemundo. Furthermore, Romero has experience with digital platforms, working with platforms such as TV Jam, where he was a reporter and producer. Noticiero Telemundo Las Vegas is aired on weekdays at 12 P.M., 5 P.M., 6 P.M., and 11 P.M.
“Alberto’s dedication to covering community events and shedding light on important issues aligns perfectly with our commitment to serving our viewers,” said Johali Carmona, News Director for Telemundo Las Vegas. “We are excited to have him join our award-winning team and look forward to the valuable contributions he will bring to our news coverage.”
CBS News has signed Gayle King to a new extended deal. King has been at CBS News since 2011 when she was appointed a role on the program CBS This Morning. King has been commended for the ease in her conversations. She effectively garners prominent cultural figures and newsmakers for exclusive interviews. Some of her guests include Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter, Cherelle Griner, Megan Thee Stallion, and Kenneth Walker (Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend). Her contract renewal comes while Paramount deals with the pressure to cut costs amid its acquisition by Skydance Media. Paramount plans to cut $500 million off its corporate base, and has been sifting through its publicity and marketing staffers, among others. Skydance executives shared that more money is expected to be taken out of the company after the transaction’s completion.
CBS News welcomes Ed Gordon back to the team, appointing him as a contributor to the network. Gordon previously worked at CBS News on its program 60 Minutes II in the mid-2000s. He has also hosted a program for NPR focused on African-American subjects of concern and has worked at NBC News, MSNBC, and BET as a host of BET Tonight. Gordon will continue hosting the nationally syndicated radio program Weekend with Ed Gordon and overseeing his production company Ed Gordon Media.
13-year CBS News Veteran, Lance Frank, has been named head of communications for CBS News, Stations and Media Ventures. He will report to Wendy McMahon (president and CEO of the division) and Chris Ender (executive vice president of communications for CBS). Frank will oversee all communications and manage program publicity across national news, local stations, and syndications.
“In this new role, Lance will oversee all internal and external communications for CBS News, CBS Stations, syndication, talent, programming, first-run syndication, and division strategy,” said Wendy McMahon, president and CEO of the division, in a memo to employees.
Morning anchor Kumasi Aaron announced her departure from ABC7 News. Aaron announced her plans to return to Florida to be with her family following the passing of her father earlier this year. After joining ABC7 in 2019, she frequently reported on minority communities, including stories like the Black Panther housing development in West Oakland. Kumasi Aaron covered California’s CROWN Act (which prohibits hairstyle discrimination) and shared her experiences related to the topic. She contributed to ABC7’s first production of Oakland’s 2023 Black Joy Parade and covered the 2022 Oscars. Before her departure, Aaron co-anchored ABC7 Mornings with Reggie Aqui from 5 to 7 A.M. and ABC7@7 from 7 to 8 A.M.
Mike Carr has been named president and general manager of KTRK Houston, coming from KFSN Fresno where he worked in the same position. He succeeds Wendy Granato, who was appointed president and general manager at KABC Los Angeles. Mike Carr co-leads ABC station’s Race and Culture team and is a National Association of Black Journalists member. He helps supervise the ABC News Storytellers Summit each year.
“Mike is an exceptional leader who regularly out-delivers both in terms of ratings and the ability to produce high-quality, high-impact news programming,” ABC Owned Television Stations president Chad Matthews said. “He always steps up to the plate and has been a true asset to the broader stations team. I know his passion and enthusiasm for delivering best-in-class news experiences, as well as his laser-focused, thoughtful, and strategic approach to growth and ratings success, will be a huge asset at KTRK.”
Two years after joining WTMJ-TV (Channel 4), Symone Woolridge has announced her planned departure from the station. In March 2022, Woolridge joined Channel 4 as an anchor of the noon and 4 P.M. newscasts. Later that year, Woolridge and Tom Durian were named co-anchors of Channel 4’s weekday morning newscasts after Susan Kim was moved to the Milwaukee affiliate’s (TMJ-4) 4 P.M. newscasts. Woolridge’s last day with the station will be November 8.
“It’s not about how long you’ve been somewhere or how long you’ve known someone, it’s about how that person or place has made you feel,” stated Woolridge. “Milwaukee and TMJ4 have made me feel so loved and cared for and I’m forever grateful.”
KMSP Minneapolis welcomes to the team morning anchor Chenue Her. He will start his position in October, joining co-anchor Hannah Flood on Fox 9 Morning from 4:30 to 6:00 A.M. Her comes from WOI Des Moines, where he worked as a morning anchor. Before his time at WOI, Her was a reporter for WXIA Atlanta, WVEC Norfolk, and KEZI Eugene (Oregon).
“We've been big Chenue fans from afar for years now, ever since he started next door in Iowa,” said KMSP vice president and news director Kelly Bishop-Huffman. “On the air and behind the scenes, he just has this incredible 'X-factor.' We couldn't be happier that he's coming home to the Twin Cities and joining our family as well as being back with his.”
“Coming home and joining the Fox 9 team is a full circle moment for me,” said Chenue Her. “As a proud Minnesota native and a Hmong son of east St. Paul, it's the greatest honor of my career to join the most iconic morning newscast in Minnesota made up of journalists I've looked up to. As refugees, my parents have been loyal to Fox 9 Morning News for a long time to keep them informed daily and now Fox 9 becomes a part of their family's story forever.”
ABC-owned Chicago station WLS has named Nneka Nwosu as vice president of marketing. She succeeds David Lee, who became vice president of brand and marketing at WCBS New York. Since 2022, Nwosu has been assistant news director at WLS, overseeing the I-Team investigative unit. She created the streaming series Facing the Facts after collaborating with the ABC Television Network on investigations across the ABC stations. Before joining WLS, Nwosu was executive producer of Chronicle at the Hearst-owned station WCVB Boston. She was also a reporter for WTNH New Haven, Connecticut.
“Nneka is an inspirational leader whose creativity and strategic vision make her an ideal choice for this role,” WLS general manager John Idler said. “We are excited about her next chapter at our station and look forward to seeing her impact on ABC7’s marketing efforts.”
Warren Wilson, one of the first Black broadcast journalists in Los Angeles, has died at 90. His broadcasting career began in the ‘60s, when he reported on some of the city’s most significant moments of the century including the 1968 assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, the 1969 Manson family killings, the 1992 LA riots, the 1995 OJ Simpson trial, and the 1997 North Hollywood Bank of America shootout. He received numerous awards for his work including multiple Emmys and a Peabody.
Furthermore, Wilson helped multiple minorities accused of crimes surrender safely. “I guess I can identify with the underdog because of what I’ve had to go through as a Black man working in a white world,” he told the Los Angeles Times in 1993. “I take some pride in thinking that maybe someone — a suspect or a police officer — stayed alive because of all this.”
In 1984, Wilson joined KTLA and remained with the station for over 20 years. KTLA reporter Eric Spillman recalled Wilson as “a trusted reporter,” stating, “He was brave. During the riots, Warren went down to the South LA area and interviewed a shop owner who was trying to put out flames while standing on the roof of a burning building. I will never forget that.”
Wilson’s family shared the news of his passing in a public statement. “Our beloved father Warren Wilson ‘Papa’ died Friday, September 27th, 2024 in Oxnard, California,” they announced. “He was 90. His demeanor on the air as an iconic television journalist was just as authentic as he was a father, unsensational, sincere, a voice calming and eloquent.”
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Cable: NBC Sports California appointed Bay Area native Alan Hoshida as the host for its live gameday coverage of the San Jose Sharks starting with the upcoming 2024-2025 regular season. Hoshida will lead Sharks Pregame Live and Sharks Postgame Live. Analysts joining Hoshida on the live programs include longtime former NHL forward Jamal Mayers (who will contribute to select Sharks games for the first time this season), former Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle, Ted Ramey, Nick Nollenberger, and Mark Smith. Alan Hoshida joined NBC Sports California in 2010 as an intern to begin his career. He also worked at San Francisco’s KGO-TV after completing his broadcast journalism degree from San Francisco State University.
“Alan is a skilled professional with a passion for hockey, who also happens to be a lifelong Sharks fan with deep roots in Northern California,” said Matt Murphy, President & General Manager of NBC Sports California and NBC Sports Bay Area. “We are pleased to welcome Alan back to have him join our talented cast of experts and insiders to deliver complete Sharks coverage surrounding games this season.”
Longtime Today anchor Hoda Kotb announced that she will leave Today after 26 years at NBC News. Kotb shared her desire to spend more time with her grandchildren and family, detailing the importance of taking as much time as possible to be with loved ones while the chance is still present. Kotb will remain with Today past the first day of 2025 and later remain within the NBC family.
“I was doing the math and realized I have spent 26 years at NBC... I just turned 60. It was such a monumental moment for me when I turned 60, and I started thinking about that decade. What does that decade mean? What does it hold? What is it going to have for me? And I realized that it was time for me to turn the page at 60 and to try something new.” Kotb continued, “Remember our 60th birthday that we had outside? I remembered standing outside looking at this beautiful bunch of people with all these gorgeous signs, and I thought, ‘This is what the top of the wave feels like for me.” I thought, ‘It can’t get better.’ I decided that this [was] the right time to move on. I had my kiddos late in life and I [thought] they deserved a bigger piece of my time pie that I have. I feel like we only have a fine amount of time. With all that being said, this is the hardest thing in the world… I’m going to be here through the first of the year, past the first of the year, and I’m going to stay in the NBC family, but it’s kind of a big deal for me.”
Marybel Gonzalez has joined the CNN team as a correspondent for CNN Newsource and will be based in Los Angeles. Gonzalez comes from CBS News Chicago where she provided significant coverage on the migrant crisis in the city for the past two years. She reported on the first bus of migrants to be chartered from Texas to California and the ongoing developments of how the city managed the rise of those seeking refuge. Gonzalez also reported on city shelter conditions and stories about mutual aid. Her coverage contributions helped the station earn a Murrow Award. Gonzalez once served as an anchor, producer, and reporter working along the US-Mexico border. She received a national Gracie Award for investigative reporting and is a four-time Emmy Award winner.
Robin Thede guest-starred on the premiere episode of CNN’s Have I Got News For You, the American version of the BBC comedy series. The ten-episode limited series premiered Saturday, September 14 at 9 P.M. EST. Roy Wood Jr. stars as the host of the comedy series with two team captains Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Robin Thede is the creator, executive producer, and host of the late-night series The Rundown with Robin Thede and the creator, executive producer, and star of HBO’s A Black Lady Sketch Show. She served as head writer and correspondent for The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore. Her time as head writer for the White House Correspondents Dinner (WHCD), in 2016, made her the first Black woman head writer in late-night history and the first Black woman head writer for the WHCD. In 2019, Thede was named on the list of Variety’s Top Ten Comics to Watch.
Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will host the limited-series roundtable program Truths with Vivek Ramaswamy. The panel features Apoorva Ramaswamy (Vivek’s wife), journalist Matt Taibbi, American theoretical physicist Steven Koonin, Priovant Therapeutics CEO Ben Zimmer, and Rabbi Shmully Hecht. The series aired on September 22 on the streaming service Fox Nation. On September 20, Fox Nation also released Just Ask: Vivek Ramaswamy, a one-hour forum in which the host accepted questions from an audience.
“We are excited to launch this new series showcasing Mr. Ramaswamy’s thoughtful and unique perspective on the state of American politics after his meteoric rise over the last year,” said Lauren Petterson, president of Fox Nation, in a statement.
Jewell Hillery has been promoted from general assignment reporter to anchor of WGN Saturday Morning, co-anchoring with Sean Lewis. The weekend morning newscast airs live on Saturdays from 7 to 10 A.M and on Sundays from 7 to 9 A.M. Hillery spent several years reporting at WLBT in Jackson, Mississippi where she gained notability and earned various Associated Press awards for her work before joining WAPT as an anchor and reporter. Hillery is community-oriented, having given a hand in hosting community galas and events with organizations such as Bottom Line Chicago, The Peace for Preston Foundation, Ada S. McKinley Community Services Incorporated, iCU Community, and The American Society of Black Neurosurgeons. She has also advocated the importance of mental health awareness and removing the stigma around it.
WXIA 11Alive (ABC affiliate owned by E.W. Scripps Company) has named Phillip Hendrix as the managing editor. Hendrix previously worked at Black News Channel and TheGrio as a senior producer overseeing news and entertainment content intended for African American audiences.
Hendrix stated, “11Alive News is dedicated to telling the stories and sharing solutions that affect the everyday lives of Atlanta residents. This mission of serving the community in more meaningful ways made this role the perfect fit for me. I am thrilled to join their news management team, and make an impact.” News director, Denisha Thomas, said, “Phillip’s unparalleled track record in leading coverage of major news and weather events, transforming newsrooms into thriving hubs of success, and developing talent aligns perfectly with our commitment to serving Metro Atlanta viewers through our daily storytelling.”
Fox 43 news anchor and reporter Cyera Williams announced her departure in early September. Before joining Fox 43 in September 2022, she worked at a news station in Utica.
In a social media post, Williams wrote, “Hi friends, I have some news… This will be my last week at FOX43 News. I’m going to miss everyone so much, from mornings to dayside to the weekend team. Their support, camaraderie, and unwavering commitment have made my time here truly special. I also want to say thank you to YOU. Thank you for tuning in every day, liking, sharing, and commenting on these posts. Thank you for allowing me into your homes, your community, your lives. I have cherished the opportunity to tell stories for the communities across South Central PA, and I am truly grateful for the connections I've made. My last day is this Friday (September 6), but my next stop isn’t too far far—Stay Tuned!!”
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Streaming: CBS News program 60 Minutes is undergoing an expansion. The program entered its 57th season on September 15 and launched a free ad-supported streaming channel dedicated to its archive of investigations, features, and profiles. Also included in the expansion is the debut of 60 Minutes: A Second Look, a 12-episode audio series hosted by CBS News correspondent Seth Doane that features a vault of stories and never-before-aired material (and interviews). The FAST channel is available on Paramount+, Pluto, and CBS News digital platforms. A special edition of 60 Minutes will premiere on October 7 with new reports on the Democratic and Republican candidates. Furthermore, 90-minute episodes are expected to return, with six 90-minute episodes planned for the program between now and the end of 2024.
Nicole Young has been promoted to senior producer of the CBS News program 60 Minutes. Young began her career with the Scranton affiliate of CBS News when she claimed an internship during her sophomore year at the University of Scranton. In 2003, Young earned her master’s degree in international journalism from City, University of London. In 2004, she was hired as an assistant to Scott Pelley of 60 Minutes.
“Nicole is one of the best producers at 60 Minutes, and in this new role, she will not only continue her close collaboration with Scott Pelley but also help us develop new opportunities for reaching audiences in fresh ways,” executive producer Bill Owens said in a statement.
Young and her team capitalized on those “new opportunities” by contributing to the development of the free-ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel for 60 Minutes. The channel holds 175 hours of archival content along with new reporting.
“The FAST channel dedicated to 60 Minutes bridges our past and future, ushering in a new era of accessible, real-time content and redefining how an audience experiences news,” Young said, in a statement. “I want to thank Bill Owens for the opportunity to work on this project and more in my new role.”
CBS News has named Adriana Diaz as co-host of the expanded live morning television and streaming news program CBS Mornings Plus. The 9 A.M. news program debuted on September 30 and will continue to air weekdays on CBS-owned stations in Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, and San Francisco. The program is also simulcast on CBS News’ free streaming news network, CBS News 24/7. Adriana Diaz will work alongside Tony Dokoupil, who co-hosts CBS Mornings with Gayle King and Nate Burleson. Diaz previously worked as a correspondent for CBS News Asia (based in China).
