Yesterday, FTVLive told you that WPIX in New York had hired Joe Coscia to EP the station's election coverage.

Today the station announces that they have hired Zev Shalev as the Executive Producer, PIX11 Morning News.

Shalev PIX11 from Fuse Network where he created “Fuse News” the network’s flagship, multi-platform news service. Shalev has also served as executive producer of HARPO/Sony’s ‘The Nate Berkus Show,’ of which he was a co-creator, CBS News’ “The Early Show.”

The obligatory sound bites: 

“Zev is a great fit for our news management team; he has proven skills as an executive producer and a strong news background. I’m thrilled he is joining our team as we continue to evolve PIX11 News,” said Mark Effron, PIX11 VP/News Director.  

“I’m very excited to join the PIX11 news team. New York is the most extraordinary city in the world. There’s a story breaking every minute. We’ll keep track of it all and give you all the news you need to get your day started,” said Shalev.