Ross Weidner
Assistant News Director, ABC11 WTVD-TV
- Role
- Assistant News Director at Abc11 Wtvd-Tv
- Location
- Durham, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ross Weidner
Assistant News Director with deep expertise in special projects, data journalism, and quick‑turn investigative reporting. Leads the editorial direction and on‑air execution of daily newscasts while helping set long‑term newsroom strategy. Oversees coverage of major breaking news, severe weather, elections, and station‑wide initiatives. Provides strategic leadership for core franchises including the I‑Team, Troubleshooter, and special reports. Veteran newsroom leader known for building alignment across teams and guiding complex journalism from concept through execution.
Experience
Assistant News Director
Apr 2023 — Present · Durham, NC, US
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Skills
- Video Editing
- Television
- Video Production
- Investigative Reporting
- Broadcast
- Social Media
- Journalism
- Editing
- Investigative Research
- New Media
- Video
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