NYNewsCoverage 300 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Well here's the job description on their website. There's only one job opening for reporter/anchor, so it seems that she'll anchor with someone internally (likely David Navarro). Reporter / Anchor WABC-TV, NY seeks an experienced reporter / anchor for New York's top news organization. Five years broadcast news experience required, some major market experience preferred. Candidates must be great journalists, communicators, writers, and story-tellers, both from the set and the field. Candidates must be adept at social media, and know how to drive interaction with the audience. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/33/#findComment-128405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchorman 94 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Probably report for the morning show and anchor the noon? Or will Michelle finally get put on weekdays? It's possible though that the station views her as crucial to their weekend AM morning show and won't pull her off that. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/33/#findComment-128406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewslover 277 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Probably report for the morning show and anchor the noon? Or will Michelle finally get put on weekdays? It's possible though that the station views her as crucial to their weekend AM morning show and won't pull her off that. If they were moving Michelle they'd prob move Rob too.. They're too good to split up just for the noon show Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/33/#findComment-128407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 818 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Last time WABC hired someone just for the noon show, it was Sade Baderinwa and it was to prepare for the eventual departure of Roz Abrams. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/33/#findComment-128408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Or could she actually be filling lisa's slot? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/33/#findComment-128423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 818 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Or could she actually be filling lisa's slot? She's anchoring the noon show. It's been reported on Twitter already and confirmed by her retweets. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/33/#findComment-128425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseRM303 171 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Now we know Shirleen will be anchoring the noon show, do we know if she will also be reporting for either the morning show or for the 4,5,& 6 pm shows? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/33/#findComment-128427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 She's anchoring the noon show. It's been reported on Twitter already and confirmed by her retweets. so i wonder who goes off ken or lori? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/33/#findComment-128428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 779 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 so i wonder who goes off ken or lori? I wonder if you've read the previous posts. By the look of your last two posts, I think not. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/33/#findComment-128431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 818 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 It's likely that one of the main anchors are leaving. If you're an evening anchor in a big market like Philadelphia, you don't come to New York just to anchor at noon without the promise that you'll be anchoring a more prominent show. For example, Sade came from Baltimore with the promise of filling a bigger spot once Roz left. David came back from Chicago with the promise of anchoring the new 4pm show. So... Looks like Lori, Diana, Sade or Liz may be saying goodbye and some point soon. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/33/#findComment-128438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 It's likely that one of the main anchors are leaving. If you're an evening anchor in a big market like Philadelphia, you don't come to New York just to anchor at noon without the promise that you'll be anchoring a more prominent show. For example, Sade came from Baltimore with the promise of filling a bigger spot once Roz left. David came back from Chicago with the promise of anchoring the new 4pm show. So... Looks like Lori, Diana, Sade or Liz may be saying goodbye and some point soon. when sade came and roz left to go downtown to channel 2 roz only had the 5 pm show right and never had the 11 pm show (which she lost)? cause i remember diana had the 11 pm show and when did they take her off, i left ny in 2003 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/33/#findComment-128441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 818 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 when sade came and roz left to go downtown to channel 2 roz only had the 5 pm show right and never had the 11 pm show (which she lost)? cause i remember diana had the 11 pm show and when did they take her off, i left ny in 2003 Correct. Roz wanted the 11pm slot after Diana moved from 6 & 11 to co-anchor the 5pm when Robb Hanrahan left. WABC opted to hire Liz Cho instead and Roz let them know she would be leaving. So, Sade was brought on first as noon anchor (displacing Lori Stokes for a few months - which she initially was not happy about) and then moved to 5pm alongside Diana once Roz said farewell. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/33/#findComment-128445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A3N 1002 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I'm curious to know what the intentions behind this move are. Is it that after Lisa's untimely death, that the ND wants the morning shift to work less hours? Or is it that they are wanting viewers to get acclimated with Shirleen so that she can eventually replace another anchor? Or maybe both? But for some reason, I think that Diana will be the one to be replaced-- via retirement or just leaving on her own. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/33/#findComment-128447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseRM303 171 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 New weekday teams could be something like this? : Mornings: Lori & Ken Noon: Shirleen & David 4: Liz & David 5: Shirleen & Sade 6: Liz & Bill 11: Sade & Bill. With Diana possibly wanting to come off the anchor desk to be more by her husbands side perhaps she can continue her weekly Sunday show? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/33/#findComment-128448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 818 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I'm curious to know what the intentions behind this move are. Is it that after Lisa's untimely death, that the ND wants the morning shift to work less hours? Or is it that they are wanting viewers to get acclimated with Shirleen so that she can eventually replace another anchor? Or maybe both? But for some reason, I think that Diana will be the one to be replaced-- via retirement or just leaving on her own. More likely that she is being groomed to soon replace a departing anchor, just as Sade was. You might be right about Diana, although she is my favorite anchor there, she has been there close to 25 years now! Perhaps she is deciding that it's time to take a step back.. But that is all just speculation. Liz just signed a new contract so is likely staying put. I wonder about Lori and Sade. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/33/#findComment-128449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Correct. Roz wanted the 11pm slot after Diana moved from 6 & 11 to co-anchor the 5pm when Robb Hanrahan left. WABC opted to hire Liz Cho instead and Roz let them know she would be leaving. So, Sade was brought on first as noon anchor (displacing Lori Stokes for a few months - which she initially was not happy about) and then moved to 5pm alongside Diana once Roz said farewell. EDIT WHOOPS CAN this be deleted? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/33/#findComment-128451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 779 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 also weren't Diana and Roz paired on the 5 together Read the quote you quoted in your post and you'll get your answer. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/33/#findComment-128454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 779 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 New weekday teams could be something like this? : Mornings: Lori & Ken Noon: Shirleen & David 4: Liz & David 5: Shirleen & Sade 6: Liz & Bill 11: Sade & Bill. With Diana possibly wanting to come off the anchor desk to be more by her husbands side perhaps she can continue her weekly Sunday show? If the sole reason for Shirleen's hire is because Diana wants to come off the anchor desk, then a more sensible and less-costly solution would have been: 4&6: David & Liz 5&11: Bill & Sade Also, if Shirleen is later moved to evenings, I almost feel like Lori will rightfully be pissed. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/33/#findComment-128456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Read the quote you quoted in your post and you'll get your answer. oh snap that's right Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/33/#findComment-128457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BehindNYNews 147 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 The problem with Shirleen replacing Lori is that Michelle is perfect and groomed for that chair. If Lori is leaving and Michelle isn't used as a replacement, she may jump shift to another station. The problem with Shirleen replacing anyone on the weeknight is that Lori would probably like a weeknight spot instead of mornings, and Lori definitely had seniority. WABC needs to be careful. It has a solid lineup of great talent but with too many, you risk losing some if they don't have enough air time or if you add people instead of moving them. If someone does leave on the evening shift, I think Lori should get the spot and Shirleen should then take the morning shift. That would make the most successful transition minus Michelle in my opinion. Hoping it's not Diana or Liz, those are my two personal favorites. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/33/#findComment-128458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseRM303 171 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I'm sure we'll find out soon what the lineups will be. Does anyone actually know when Shirleen debuts at WABC? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/33/#findComment-128460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewslover 277 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 The only two I could see leaving are Diana or Lori.. Diana to spend more time with her husband and Lori has parents out in Clevland and might wanna move out closer to them. More likely tho it's Diana. If it is I don't think they want to split the morning team up, they are great. If Lori gets a pay raise and can stay on mornings and she's happy I'm sure she wouldn't mind. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/33/#findComment-128462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daybreak 288 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Personally I think Shirleen is on the way to replacing Lori in the Mornings and Lori moves to 5 to replace Diane. They may give Sade the 4 with David and move Liz to 5. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/33/#findComment-128464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewslover 277 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 WABC has a great line up as is.. But IF it's Diana I think it should be.. Lori and Ken on Mornings Shirleen and David at Noon Shirleen and Liz at 4 David and Sade at 5 Bill and Liz at 6 Bill and Sade at 11 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/33/#findComment-128467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 779 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Another wild card in all of this is if "The F.A.B. Life" debuts at 2pm (or 3pm, swapping with GH), does Millionaire revert back to 12:30pm and shorten the noon news back to a half hour? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/33/#findComment-128468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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