Post-Newsweek’s Collura Named WCNC General Manager

By Michael Malone
( Broadcasting & Cable )
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Deborah Collura, former VP of news at Post-Newsweek Stations, has been named president and general manager at Gannett’s WCNC Charlotte. She starts June 2.

Collura also held the VP of news post at KPRC Houston. Prior to that, she was VP of news at WDIV Detroit and WTVJ Miami.

“Deborah’s passion for journalism, multimedia background and more than 30 years of experience make her an excellent selection to help WCNC continue its quest to provide award-winning news and community service to the greater Charlotte community,” said Peter Diaz, executive VP at Gannett Broadcasting. “There is no doubt Deborah will be an outstanding leader for WCNC and a great addition to the Gannett Broadcasting team.”

Tim Morrissey had held the GM spot at WCNC.

Michael Malone
Michael Malone

Michael Malone, senior content producer at B+C/Multichannel News, covers network programming, including entertainment, news and sports on broadcast, cable and streaming; and local broadcast television. He hosts the podcasts Busted Pilot, about what’s new in television, and Series Business, a chat with the creator of a new program, and writes the column “The Watchman.” He joined B+C in 2005. His journalism has also appeared in The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Playboy and New York magazine.