Rumor has it former WTVJ-er Michael Williams, who got bumped from the station when NBC 2.0 struck and single anchor format was implemented, was seen at WFOR allegedly interviewing for the top job at the station.
WFOR’s former boss Shannon High-Bassalik is joining MSNBC as managing editor of live news programming and breaking newscoverage. She will be assisting new MSNBC GM Phil Griffin who replaces Dan Abrams.
Hollywood Reporter – MSNBC putting Abrams back on air
Joan Fleischman confirms Rob Hanrahan will be leaving WFOR next month. When management moved him from anchor of the main newscasts to doing the Noon and 6pm some speculated that he’ll leave the station.
Also, Jimmy Cefalo auditioned for a news anchor job at WFOR last Saturday but if he gets the gig he’ll have to wait out a 6-month non-compete agreement from his WPLG contract
Miami Herald: Cefalo pursuing new gig at CBS 4
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