Christa Robinson and Lance Frank will take on expanded roles for CBS‘ division built around CBS News, local stations and syndicated programming, all put under the aegis of executive Wendy McMahon in August of last year. Frank, who has been with CBS News since 2011, has been elevated to EVP, communications for CBS News & Stations and CBS Media Ventures, a new position. Robinson, an industry veteran who has led communications for CNN Worldwide and Tribune Media, will continue as EVP, leading CBS News and Stations with an expanded role in the stations business.
CBS News has tapped CNN alum Christa Robinson as head of communications. Robinson takes over the department from Sonya McNair, who left the network last month.
Former CNN corporate communications chief Christa Robinson has been named the Tribune Co.’s chief communications officer, based in New York.
