Williams Gets Diversity Post at NBCU Station Group

By Jon Lafayette
( Broadcasting & Cable )
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Exec had been VP News in Philadelphia

(Image credit: NBC Owned TV Stations)

The NBCUniversal Owned Stations division named Anzio Williams as senior VP of diversity and inclusion.

Williams, who had been VP of News for NBCU’s WCAU-TV and WWSI-TV, in Philadelphia, will report to Valari Staab, president of the NBCU Owned TV Stations, and develop a comprehensive strategy to make diversity and inclusion a top priority at the division.

“Anzio is committed, passionate and thoughtful about fostering workplaces that embrace diversity and represent the communities we serve. He is also a thought leader in editorial issues of equity and fairness in media. He will help us drive meaningful change across our entire division,” said Staab. “He has always been one of my most trusted advisors on issues of diversity and equity. His new role will allow him to expand on the work that he has already done throughout his career.”

Before joining NBCU, Williams spent 12 years with Hearst. He started his careers as sports and news producer for WFMY-TV, Greensboro, N.C. 

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.