Dobson Named VP of News for NBC Boston Units

By Jon Lafayette
( Broadcasting & Cable )
published

Ben Dobson was named VP of news for NBC’s TV station in Boston, Telemundo’s station in Boston and regional news network necn.

Dobson, who had been VP of news at NBC’s WVIT-TV, New Haven, will report to Mike St. Peter, president and general manager of NBC10, Telemundo Boston and necn.

Related: Telemundo Names Roldan GM of WTMO-TV in Orlando

He previously worked at former NBC affiliate WHDH-TV and WFXT-TV in Boston.

“We’re pleased to welcome Ben back to Boston. He knows our market, understands our audiences and is respected by his colleagues,” said St. Peter. “Ben has done an excellent job leading NBC Connecticut’s news team as the station established itself as Connecticut’s local weather authority and investigative powerhouse. I am excited for him to work with our news team to help us expand our culture of newsroom excellence.”

Jon Lafayette
Jon Lafayette

Jon has been business editor of Broadcasting+Cable since 2010. He focuses on revenue-generating activities, including advertising and distribution, as well as executive intrigue and merger and acquisition activity. Just about any story is fair game, if a dollar sign can make its way into the article. Before B+C, Jon covered the industry for TVWeek, Cable World, Electronic Media, Advertising Age and The New York Post. A native New Yorker, Jon is hiding in plain sight in the suburbs of Chicago.