The individual who most recently served as SVP of Programming for CNN and was the network’s primary programming executive for the U.S. has been chosen to lead the nation’s most-watched newscasts in the nation, effective April 29.
It’s a return to the station for John Antonio, will serve as VP of News for WABC-7 in New York, reporting to President/GM Marilu Galvez. ““John Antonio is an accomplished news executive with a successful track record of leading and modernizing news teams across various platforms,” said Galvez. “Having worked with John in the past, we are excited to welcome him back to the Eyewitness News team. I am confident that he will use his expertise and vision to further enhance the station’s success, providing the highest quality local news.”
Before joining CNN, Antonio was WABC-7’s Managing Editor and Executive Producer for Eyewitness News at both 5pm and 6pm. Previously, he was the executive producer of Special Projects at WFXT-TV in Boston.
“I am thrilled to rejoin my WABC family and grateful for the opportunity to lead the talented ‘Eyewitness News’ team in creating exceptional content that sets the standard in our industry,” said Antonio. “It’s a privilege to return to my roots and work once again with this amazing team, renowned for its excellent news coverage, delivering important stories and vital information that impacts millions of viewers.”
