He will head journalism operations at the Tegna ABC affiliate in western Michigan.
Brooks Blanton Named News Director Of WZZM Grand Rapids
Tegna’s ABC affiliate WZZM Grand Rapids, Mich., today appointed Brooks Blanton news director.
He joins from WCCB Charlotte, N.C., where he was news director. Earlier he held the same title at WXMI Grand Rapids from 2013 to 2021.
“Brooks knows West Michigan so well which is such a benefit. He knows what’s important and relevant to our audience,” said WZZM President-General Manager Dan Baylog.
Blanton’s news experience over the last 28 years has taken him across the country, from Lansing to Phoenix, including network experience as a national producer with Fox News Channel.
Blanton said: “I am thrilled to be back in my favorite market serving the people and families of West Michigan. This is my home, and our most important job is to advocate for our community.”
The station said he “will be intimately involved in executing content strategies, branding, recruiting and serving as an amplifier for that station’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
BRAND CONNECTIONS
Blanton is a graduate of Michigan State University.
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