ABC 6 and FOX 28 News Announce the Hire of Nicole Hogensen as News Director

(Columbus, Ohio) WSYX ABC 6 and WSYX 6.3 FOX 28 News are excited to announce the hiring of Nicole Hogensen as their next News Director.?Hogensen returns to Columbus starting March 21, 2022, after spending the past eleven years at WPTV and WFLX in West Palm Beach, Florida, where she has served as Senior News Director since 2016.

“Central Ohio for me feels like home, I love everything that the area has to offer.?This community has always been so kind to me and my family.” said Hogensen.?Nicole is an Ohio native and was born and raised in Akron.?She studied journalism at the Ohio State University and Kent State University.

Hogensen takes over for Jamie Justice who was promoted to Group News Director for Sinclair Television Group after serving as News Director for ABC 6 and FOX 28 since 2014.?

“Jamie Justice’s direction in our newsroom was a tremendous asset to our stations for the past seven years”, commented Tony D’Angelo, Vice President and General Manager of ABC 6, FOX 28 and the CW Columbus.?“We are looking forward to continuing on our path of success under Nicole Hogensen.?We are excited to have someone with her passion and experience leading our team.”

Hogensen joins ABC 6 and FOX 28 at a time when the stations are experiencing a lot of momentum.?ABC 6 and FOX 28 continue to be the most watched morning, evening, and late-night newscasts (Source:?ComScore February 1, 2022 – February 28, 2022, 5am, 6am, 8am, 9am, 5pm, 6pm, and 10pm) in Central Ohio, and the ABC 6 News team are currently finalists for eight Ohio Associated Press Media Editor Awards.?

“There is so much momentum and excitement with this newsroom, the sky is the limit with this team,” said Hogensen.?“I am extremely grateful I get to roll up my sleeves with this group of journalists who are committed to excellence within the Central Ohio community.”

?Sinclair Broadcast Group owns (WSYX-TV) and operates Cunningham-owned (WTTE-TV) through a Local Marketing Agreement.?Manhan Media-owned WWHO-TV is managed by a Shared Services Agreement.?Sinclair is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 191 television stations in 89 markets. Sinclair is a leading local news provider in the country and operates the greatest number of award-winning news rooms in the industry and is dedicated to impactful journalism with a local focus. The Company has multiple national networks, live local sports production, as well as stations affiliated with all the major networks. Sinclair’s content is delivered via multiple-platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.