Scott Matthews Named WABC News Director

Emmy-winning news executive Scott Matthews has been named vice president and news director of ABC O&O WABC New York, effective immediately.

Marilu Galvez, WABC president and general manager, said: “Whether its hard-hitting investigative journalism, probing business reports, breaking news or long-form non-fiction features, Scott has a wealth of experience producing informative and engaging programming across platforms,” said Galvez. “I’m thrilled to have him on the team and am confident his wealth of experience in both local and national news will be a tremendous asset to our news operations.”

“I am excited to join and lead the No. 1 news team in the country,” Matthews said. “Eyewitness News has a long history of telling important stories and bringing millions of viewers vital information that impacts their lives. I look forward to working along-side of the incredible individuals who produce the top-notch content that populates WABC 7’s media platforms.”

Most recently, Matthews built and directed production units in the creation and execution of weekly news series for CNN platforms, including No Mercy, No Malice with Scott Galloway, Rex Chapman and The Boss Files, among others.

As VP of news specials at CNBC from May 2011 through December 2019, he was responsible for conceiving and leading the production of news specials including breaking news and special event programming for business day and primetime hours, including co-creating Secret Lives of the Super Rich. Matthews oversaw the investigative unit and developed documentaries and entertainment shows. He also consulted and helped develop news programs for the business day unit, including on-screen graphic and promotional strategies.

From November 2009 through May 2011, Matthews was director of programming for CNN Productions. At CNN, he oversaw the award-winning documentary series CNN Presents and the CNN Special Investigations Unit.

Matthews joined CNN in February 2008 as the director of programming for CNN/U.S., after serving as vice president and news director for WNYW and WWOR New York. He held similar roles at WTXF Philadelphia and WFXT Boston.

Matthews’ career also includes significant investigative reporting experience, which involved stints as executive producer for investigative reporting at WNYW New York and KNXV Phoenix.

Matthews has received numerous Emmy awards for investigative production, editing and photography as well as for his work as a news director. He has also received citations for his work as an investigative producer from both the Associated Press and the Radio Television Digital News Association.