Fox names VP of news apps
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In a sign of the growing importance of apps in the television news industry, Fox Television Stations has named a new VP in charge of nothing but apps.
Jose Rios, currently a vice president and news director at the network’s Los Angeles O&O, will start in the new role June 1.
Rios’ duties will include coordinating all digital news applications for FTS, including mobile applications. Â In addition, he will work with the stations to develop news talent and indentify social media opportunities,” the company said in a statement.
The new position reports directly to Fox Television Stations CEOÂ Jack Abernethy.
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Fox Television Stations, jose rios, mobile apps
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Mobile, Online and Digital Production