CBS News Detroit is the latest 24/7 regional news streaming service that will go live this year. As preparations begin for the launch, the company has made its first round of hires.
TV Newser reports that Shaina Humphries and Rachelle Graham will join as anchors; meanwhile, Ahmad Bajjey is coming on as a meteorologist, and finally, Amyre Makupson will be the executive producer of community impact.
“As we move forward with this unprecedented opportunity to build the newsroom of the future from the ground up and with a streaming-first mentality, we are excited to welcome Shaina, Rachelle, Ahmad and Amyre to CBS News Detroit,” Brian Watson, WWJ-WKBD VP-GM, said
“They are part of our growing team of grassroots journalists who will set the standard for community-focused news reporting in Detroit.”
Humphries, Graham, and Bajjey are the first anchors hired by CBS News Detroit, and the station will continue to recruit and hire as it prepares to have everything together to have a smooth launch.
“Credible local news coverage is more important than ever. Shaina, Rachelle, Ahmad and Amyre’s commitment to in-depth storytelling and weather coverage will be vital to our viewers,” Paul Pytlowany, news director of CBS News Detroit, said.
“Their commitment is in alignment with our vision of turning neighborhoods into newsrooms and reflects their passion for creating original content for the communities we are honored to serve.”
Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com.
