A longtime Boston TV information behind-the-scenes producer and director is coming again to the Hub.
Boston 25 has named Scott Isaacs as its information director.
Isaacs, who spent greater than a decade at WCVB, has most not too long ago been the information director at NBC 10 in Windfall.
“20 years after moving to Boston and a wonderful run here @NBC10 (more on that to come), I’m happy to announce the next twenty will kick off at @boston25,” Isaacs posted on social media.
“I’m grateful to be coming ‘home,’ and I can’t wait to start building something exciting with a great group of journalists,” he added. “See you all in a few weeks!”
Earlier than his seven years in Windfall, Isaacs spent 13 years at WCVB. For many of his tenure, he served as government producer and sports activities director.
He helped lead protection of breaking information occasions, together with the Boston Marathon bombing, the seize and trial of Whitey Bulger, and the autumn of Aaron Hernandez.
“Local news has never been more important than it is right now,” Isaacs mentioned. “I’m honored to be joining the talented staff at Boston 25. I’m excited about evolving Boston 25’s innovative news product so that we are there whenever and wherever our viewers need us.”
Isaacs is becoming a member of Boston 25 as the station has had some latest departures, together with Vanessa Welch. The Globe reported that greater than a dozen workers have left this yr.
Boston 25 is beneath the Cox Media Group umbrella.
“We’re excited to have Scott join the Boston 25 family,” mentioned Todd Brown, Boston 25 station VP and normal supervisor. “This appointment demonstrates our ongoing dedication to offering high-quality native information, climate, site visitors, sports activities and different programming our viewers love.
“Scott brings an award-winning pedigree to a station that’s already been well recognized across the industry,” Brown added. “That includes multiple Emmy awards and the 2023 Massachusetts’s Station of the Year.”
NEWS: 20 years after transferring to Boston and a beautiful run right here @NBC10 (extra on that to come back), I'm blissful to announce the following twenty will kick off at @boston25. I'm grateful to be coming "home," and I can't wait to start out constructing one thing thrilling with an excellent group of…
— Scott Isaacs (@ScottIsaacs) July 16, 2024
