COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- WBNS-10TV General
Manager John Cardenas has announced
the appointment of Kelly Frank, as
director of news and digital content.
Frank most recently worked as Sr. Managing Editor: Broadcast,
Digital and Social for WGCL in Atlanta. Frank has also worked as Executive
Producer, U.S. Operations for CNN. While at CNN, Frank
oversaw special coverage for hurricanes, politics, the Japan
Earthquake/Tsunami and the Gulf Oil spill producing shows with
Anderson Cooper, Wolf Blitzer, Christiane
Amanpour and Soledad O'Brien.
Frank's work at CNN earned her team the prestigious George Foster Peabody award three times.
"I couldn't be more thrilled about the progressive, contemporary
news philosophy Kelly brings to WBNS-10TV. Kelly is a
seasoned journalist who has experience in major market and national
news outlets. Her vision and forward thinking will continue to
deliver the high journalistic standards WBNS-10TV is known for,"
Cardenas said.
As director of news and digital content, Frank will manage
content for Central Ohio's News
Leader across all screens: television, digital and social.
"Columbus is my home and there
is no place I would rather be than WBNS. I know the rich tradition
of 10TV, its employees and the Wolfe family. I am honored to join
John Cardenas' team and contribute
to this rich tradition in the ever-changing journalism landscape,"
Frank said.
Before working at CNN, Frank worked as Executive Producer in
Washington DC for Fox owned WTTG,
overseeing the Emmy-award winning morning and evening news. She's
also worked in similar capacities at the NBC affiliates in
Phoenix and Milwaukee. Kelly's first day will be
August 30th.
WBNS 10TV is owned and operated by the Dispatch Printing
Company.
The Dispatch Printing Company is a highly-respected,
awarding-winning organization which includes WTHR, WBNS-10TV, 97.1
The Fan, 1460 ESPN Radio, and Ohio News Network Radio.
Contact:
Michele Mooney
Michele@irvinpr.com
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