WCBS News Director Tim Scheld was named as the Chair of the Radio Television Digital News Association Friday.
During the group’s 2022 convention, Scheld became the first chairman to come from radio since 2019.
“It’s great that radio, local radio in particular – has this great seat at the table in such an important and influential organization,” Scheld told Inside Radio. “It’s a very difficult time for our business. But our local news journalists are doing some of the most impactful and important work of our careers.”
Scheld replaces outgoing chair Allison McGinley, who serves as News Director of WKMG-TV, the CBS affiliate in Orlando.
The RTDNA also released the findings of a study conducted to research trust in local journalism. 60% of respondents said the participation of one journalist can compel people to tune out. The study also revealed trust is lost over time, and no “silver bullet” was found to win or lose it.
