NewsNet Hires Phillip Hendrix As News Director

NewsNet, the 24/7 news channel with a focus on the headlines, on Monday named Phil Hendrix as the network’s news director, during the NAB Show in Las Vegas. Hendrix joins NewsNet from Black News Channel, where he was senior producer. In this new role, Hendrix will lead the news operations of NewsNet.

“Phil brings years of newsroom experience to NewsNet,” said Eric Wotila, president of NewsNet. “He will be an instrumental part of our network’s growth in the coming months.”

Having worked in all levels of television production, Hendrix has more than 25 years of experience in television news. His responsibilities include managing the newsroom and helping to maintain NewsNet’s integrity in covering hard news topics.

“I’m excited for the opportunity to do news the way it should be done,” Hendrix said. “The mantra of ‘news the way it used to be’ rings true to me because I believe in telling people what they need to know, without all of the extras.”

Hendrix is the latest hire for NewsNet following a $50 million investment to fund a new studio, new talent and turnkey content solutions for broadcasters and carriers.

NewsNet was recently purchased by Manoj Bhargava, founder of 5-hour Energy and one of the largest shareholders of Gray Television.