WDRB (Louisville) has found the station’s next News Director and they didn’t have to go far.

The station has bumped up Assistant News Director Jennifer Keeney to the ND gig.

She began her career at WDRB in 1998 as the weekend assignment editor. She became the first producer of Louisville’s first 4 p.m. newscast, when it launched in 2001.

“It is rare in this profession to stay in one newsroom for so long. That speaks to what a special place this is,” Keeney says. “I started at WDRB in the newsroom’s entry-level position, and now I have the privilege of leading it. It is truly humbling to work alongside so many veteran and esteemed journalists. This team is exceptional and set me up for success. I’m excited to continue to provide great journalism while bringing new energy and creativity to the stories our viewers will see on air, online and on our OTT platforms.”

It goes to show that if you spend over 20 years in the newsroom, maybe one day you can make it to the top job.