Wieder Named WVEC News Director
News vet shakes interim from his title in Norfolk
By Michael Malone -- Broadcasting & Cable, 2/6/2013 11:14:16 AM
Doug Wieder has been named executive news director at Belo's WVEC Norfolk. Wieder has been interim news director since October, and was an executive producer at the station since 2007. He succeeds Rich Lebenson."Doug had the ultimate 'on-the-job' interview, and passed with flying colors," said Brad Ramsey, president and general manager of WVEC. "We have seen tremendous momentum under Doug's leadership, thanks to his deep commitment to growing our people and improving our content every single day. Together we are incredibly excited about the future of 13News."
Prior to joining WVEC, Wieder was a senior producer at WRIC Richmond, and earlier in his career was an anchor and reporter at WDEF Chattanooga and WGXA Macon.
"I am deeply honored to be chosen to lead the newsroom at WVEC," said Wieder. "It has been a privilege to work alongside the accomplished and dedicated team of journalists at 13News for many years, and I'm looking forward to the challenges ahead with great enthusiasm."
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