KING's Costello Named KNXV News Chief

Belo's Seattle news boss shifts to Scripps' Phoenix newsroom

By Michael Malone -- Broadcasting & Cable, 11/20/2012 9:59:12 AM

Patrick Costello, vice president and station manager at KING-KONG Seattle, has been named news director of KNXV Phoenix, Scripps' ABC affiliate in DMA No. 13. He starts Jan. 7 and succeeds Joe Hengemuehler.

Costello's management duties include NorthWest Cable News in Seattle. Before reaching the VP level, Costello was executive news director for Belo's KING and KONG. He's also held news director titles at WBBM Chicago and KUTV Salt Lake City.

"Pat's background in award-winning journalism, his experience helping lead some of the nation's best news organizations and his passion for great storytelling make him a perfect fit to lead our newsroom into the future," said Anita Helt, KNXV vice president/general manager. "We know Arizona and ABC15 will benefit from his experience, his leadership and his deep commitment to community."