Tegna News Director is Out

On Monday, Tegna’s WBNS (Columbus) parted ways with News Director Jennifer Nickels.

According to sources, the decision was due to a loss of sponsorships and high turnover at the station. Mason Waldvogel is currently serving as the acting news director while the station searches for a replacement.

In an email to staff, station General Manager John Cardenas informed employees of the change.

Nickels' Twitter bio previously listed her as the news director at 10TV, but that information has since been removed. It is unclear what her future plans are at this time.