She’s stepping back to “move on and explore this next chapter of my life” after 20-plus years in newsrooms. Her last day will be July 1.
KTTV News Director Erica Hill-Rodriquez Leaving
Erica Hill-Rodriquez, VP-news director at Fox-owned KTTV Los Angeles told her staff that she was leaving after almost three years in the job. Her last day will be July 1.
In her memo, she said: “When I first moved to LA in 2019 to follow my wife’s growing career, I had planned on taking some time off and seeing what it would be like to take a step back. Her career was taking off and it was the first time in my life that I had the option to take a break after working in newsrooms nonstop for over 20 years. Little did I know, that is not what the universe had in store for me. A few weeks after deciding to leave Seattle, I discovered that the station I had always wanted to work for had an opening (p.s. that was FOX11!).
“It took just a few minutes of meeting Bill Lamb to know that this was meant to be and I was destined to be in a newsroom again. I could never have predicted what the next few years would have in store. This has been an incredible journey. I have always believed the universe puts you in a place where you are needed the most and I think I was meant to be your News Director to help lead during a global pandemic. I will look back at my time here with fond memories of your incredible courage, commitment to excellence and outstanding journalism. I have learned so much from all of you.
“Now that the world is settling into our new normal and the height of the crisis is behind us, I find myself back at the crossroads I was at in 2019. My wife’s career is taking off again and it has been feeling like the time is now to finally take that step back.
“I have been in awe of watching this team’s commitment and courage through difficult times. Your teamwork, your commitment, your comradery will be what I remember most about this place. Thank you all for the privilege of working alongside you. And thank you especially to Fox and to Bill for giving me this opportunity and being such a support to me on my decision. I will forever be a fan of this station and all of you.”
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