“ Princell Hair and BNC’s leaders have attracted an impressive team on both sides of the camera and I can’t wait to get started and contribute to this amazing and timely enterprise.” Those values are embedded into BNC’s cultural DNA and I see this as an opportunity to let underserved Black and Brown communities know that we see, hear and value your lives, your struggles, your triumphs, and your stories,” said Burns. “I’m proud and excited to join BNC at a momentous time in history when America is paying more attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion. In the new appointment, Burns will be responsible for BNC’s editorial operations and will report directly to network CEO Princell Hair. Her journalistic experience includes field logistics, production, program development, studio operations, storytelling, talent development, and team building. “Vickie has demonstrated effective leadership and strong journalistic instincts throughout her career and will be a tremendous asset as BNC continues to evolve beyond linear broadcasts and into multiplatform offerings that are accessible everywhere content is consumed.”īurns brings on an extensive career which includes leadership positions at NBC, Tribune, and Scripps where she was responsible for overseeing newsrooms that serve communities in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington, D.C.
“We are delighted to welcome Vickie Burns and her wide-ranging expertise to BNC,” said Hair in an official statement. The annoucement was made by BNC President and CEO, Princell Hair. Talent has always mattered in retail, but today it matters more than ever and in more ways than ever.
Bruns has been with WXMX since 2007 and currently co-hosts afternoons on the station with Chris ‘The Jar’ Jarman in addition to programming the station. More change is coming to the grocery industry, and this year’s record number of GenNext winners is ready to take on whatever comes next. Cumulus Media announces that it has signed Danni Bruns to a new multi-year agreement as Operations Manager of Cumulus Memphis’ four radio stations and Program Director and Afternoon Drive Co-Host of Rock station WXMX 98.1 The MaxFM. Headquarters in Memphis, TN, as the Director of Alumnae Development. Progressive Grocer Recognizes Industrys Best and Brightest Under Age 40. The nation’s first and only 24/7 Black news channel continues to thrive!Īccording to PR Newswire, Black News Channel (BNC) has named media executive Vickie Burns as its new Senior Vice President of Content. from Boston to Bangalore, SVP is the worlds largest network of engaged donors.