McClain Named VP and News Director at WTVT

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Michael McClain becomes the Vice President and News Director at Fox O&O WTVT Tampa Bay July 16. McClain comes from WBRC Birmingham, another Fox-owned station, where he held the same titles and toiled for 27 years.

"Mike’s depth of experience and proven record of success made him the ideal candidate for this position," said V.P./G.M. Robert Linger. "I am confident that under his leadership, Fox13 News will continue to deliver the quality coverage viewers have come to expect."

McClain will oversee all editorial, business and administrative functions for FOX13 News.

Michael Malone
Michael Malone

Michael Malone is content director at B+C and Multichannel News. He joined B+C in 2005 and has covered network programming, including entertainment, news and sports on broadcast, cable and streaming; and local broadcast television, including writing the "Local News Close-Up" market profiles. He also hosted the podcasts "Busted Pilot" and "Series Business." His journalism has also appeared in The New York Times, The L.A. Times, The Boston Globe and New York magazine.