New Boss in Beantown

CBS announced that they have hired a new news boss in Boston.

The network announced that Gerardo Lopez has been named vice president and news director at WBZ, WSBK, and the CBS News Boston streaming channel and CBSBoston.com.

The announcement was made by WBZ GM Justin Draper.

 Lopez will be joining CBS Boston after serving as the news director at KTKR and WGNT the Scripps-owned CBS and CW Network affiliates in Norfolk, Va.

Previously, he was the news director at KJRH-TV, the Scripps-owned NBC affiliate in Tulsa, Okla.

 “It is a pleasure to welcome Gerardo back to the CBS Stations family,” Draper said. “As I have gotten to know Gerardo during the past few weeks, it’s clear that he possesses a lot of great experience from working in several of the top local newsrooms in the country. His vision and values align with everything WBZ News stands for. I am excited to have him join us next month and work with our team to help us serve our viewers across our broadcast, streaming and digital platforms.”

 “While Gerardo and I have never worked together, I have followed his career path for several years and have long considered him to be a strong leader in the local news business,” said Adrienne Roark, president, CBS Stations. “I am a fan of his passion for seeking the truth, holding the powerful accountable and effecting change.”

 “I am humbled and honored to lead the talented journalists at Boston’s first and finest television station,” Lopez said. “I want to thank Justin and Adrienne for the opportunity to join such a great team. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone at CBS Boston and being a part of a group of journalists that truly makes a difference in the communities we are so proud to serve.”

He starts the new gig in mid-August.