Headed to Palm Beach

Scripps announced that they had hired Kathy Reynolds to be their News Director at WPTV in West Palm Beach.

Reynolds was the “News Content Director” (Whatever that is?) at Tegna’s WUSA in DC.

Reynolds was basically the Assistant News Director in DC, as Michael Valentine is running the newsroom at WUSA. The DC Tegna station is one of the most top-heavy with management stations in the county. It seems that the station has more managers than it does rank and file.

With the impending sale of Tenga to Standard General, Reynolds is picking a good time to jump ship.

WPTV is the powerhouse in Plam Beach.

“Kathy’s extensive experience, commitment to journalism and community, and track record of success make her the ideal leader for WPTV’s news organization,” says WPTV GM Bill Siegel, WPTV. “We’re excited for her to lead the largest and most resourced news team in The Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast, continuing WPTV’s tradition of essential journalism and impactful storytelling.”

Does that guy really speak like that?