Ben Dobson has been named news director for Nexstar’s New York station WPIX. He starts Thursday, July 24.

Dobson was the news director and station manager for Nexstar Media Group’s Washington, D.C. properties, WDVM and WDCW.

“Ben brings a rare combination of editorial vision, operational discipline, and a deep understanding of how to connect with local audiences,” said Chris McDonnell, vice president and general manager of Nexstar’s New York City Operations. “His track record of building newsrooms and leading high-performing teams will be an asset as we continue to strengthen our commitment to serving New York viewers with relevant, impactful journalism.”

“I’m honored to join the team at PIX11, a station with a rich legacy and an important voice in New York,” said Dobson. “There is incredible opportunity to grow and innovate here, and I look forward to working with the talented journalists in this newsroom to serve New York’s communities with integrity and urgency.”

Before working at Nexstar, Dobson held senior leadership roles at NBCUniversal, including vp of News in Boston, overseeing content for NBC, Telemundo, and NECN. He also served as vp of News at NBC Connecticut, following previous roles as assistant news director, editorial manager, and managing editor.

He began his journalism career at the Charter station in Worcester, Massachusetts, then moved on to roles at the Fox Television Stations Group and WHDH Boston.