WJET-WFXP Erie Promotes Corey Morris To News Director

Nexstar’s Erie, Pa., duopoly of WJET (ABC) and WFXP (Fox) today appointed Corey Morris News Director beginning March 27.

He is a digital reporter for the station, and his previous experience includes serving as regional editor of seven weekly Seattle publications, editor of a weekly newspaper and as an award-winning reporter.

He has a bachelor’s degree from Northern Michigan University and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Sarah Lawrence College.

The stations’ general manager, Julie Zoumbaris, said: “Corey’s enterprise ideas, storytelling and our digital growth coupled with his passion for serving Erie stood out with our news leadership during the recruitment process. Sean Lafferty, the current news director, will provide a smooth transition for Corey in his new role as Sean moves back to his true passion of storytelling and anchoring the No. 1 evening and late news in Erie.”