Penn State instructor James Platzer, who began his career WJAC in 1990 as a part-time photographer, was news director at WFMY Greenboro, N.C., and WAND Decatur, Ill. WJAC is an NBC affiliate owned by Cox Media Group.
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Journalism Prof Named WJAC News Director
James Platzer has been named news director of Cox Media Group’s WJAC Johnstown, Pa., effective April 4.
Platzer, currently a journalism instructor at Penn State, began his career at WJAC in 1990 as a part-time photographer.
Originally from Lewistown, Pa., he has been a news director at WFMY Greensboro, N.C., and at WAND Decatur, IL.
“James brings an abundant amount of knowledge and experience to WJAC-TV,” said Kevin Hayes, CMG Johnstown General Manager and Vice President. “He has a nose for news, is a great leader, and I am thrilled that he has joined our team.”
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