WPIX, New York’s CW affiliate owned by Mission Broadcasting and operated by Nexstar, today appointed Ben Dobson its next news director. He will assume the role on July 24.
Dobson brings extensive experience in newsroom leadership and content strategy, most recently serving as news director and station manager for Nexstar Media Group’s Washington, D.C., properties, WDVM and WDCW. In that role, he led the development and launch of DC News Now, a multi-platform news brand delivering more than 70 hours of locally focused news each week. He also oversaw marketing and operational functions for both stations.