Cheryl Briske has been promoted to vice president and news director for Fox owned station WTVT Fox 13 in Tampa Bay, Florida.

“Cheryl has been a valuable contributor to our ongoing evolution in local news, both in its creation and delivery,” said Jeff Maloney, senior vice president and regional general manager. ” of “She is driven and embodies the spirit of helping others achieve a high caliber of work. With her deep understanding of the Tampa Bay market and unique ability to connect with our viewers, she is the perfect fit for this role.”

Briske has been with WTVT since 1997. She’s been the special projects executive producer since 2020. Throughout her tenure at the station, she has held the roles of dayside executive producer, producer, and weekend writer.

“I’m fortunate to work with so many talented and dedicated people and I look forward to leading our team into the next chapter of WTVT’s history,” said Briske. “As our industry evolves, this is an exciting time to experiment with different approaches to connect with our viewers.”