WV Public Broadcasting Welcomes Director of News and Public Affairs

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WV Public Broadcasting Welcomes Director of News and Public Affairs

Charleston, W.Va. – February 19, 2010 – John Hingsbergen has joined West Virginia Public Broadcasting as director of news and public affairs.

Hingsbergen was most recently program director at WMUB-FM at Miami University in Ohio. Prior to that he worked for several radio and television stations in a variety of capacities and some public relations experience throughout the greater Cincinnati area.

His production work and journalism skills have garnered several regional and local awards, including a regional Emmy, a Gabriel Award, Ohio Associated Press awards, and the Society for Professional Journalists-Ohio Chapter.

“We are thrilled John is on board with us,” said Dennis Adkins, executive director of West Virginia Public Broadcasting. “His experience with a variety of news operations will add a lot to the mix as we continue to improve our statewide news service.”

Hingsbergen replaces Scott Finn who left the organization to become news director at WUSF Public Broadcasting in Florida.



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