Charles Wegmann
INTERNATIONALLY-SIMULCAST TELEVISION NEWS DIRECTOR
Talent
New York CityMember since September 28, 2026
Camera blockingGraphic designServer-based playbackBreaking news scenariosGVG switchersAbekasDigital effects unitsVoice-overControl room operations
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About
I am an extremely experienced, talented, seasoned, and well-rounded with a wealth of knowledge and abilities in all areas of television cable news studio and control room operations.
Experience
News Director at CNN (1995-01 – Present)
- Working closely with producers, calling 3-5 hours of live programming per shift
- Camera blocking, graphic design, all server-based playback
- Thrive on live, hi-stress, breaking news scenarios
- Regular assignments include AC360, Erin Burnett Out Front, Don Lemon Tonight, Amanpour, Quest Means Business, Fareed Zakaria GPS
Post-Production Editor at CNN (1994-01 – 1995-12)
- CMX / post-production editor, utilizing many GVG switchers, Abekas and on-board digital effects units
- Assembled many high-end promo spots, many daily and topical in nature
- Created big-budget image spots
News Director at WSB-TV (1988-01 – 1994-12)
- Directed Atlanta's consistently highest-rated 6 & 11pm newscasts
- Responsible for the bulk of creative services and public affairs post product
- Voice-over career developed during this period
- Previously had a long run on Atlanta radio doing afternoon drive
Education
BA in Journalism / Mass Communications – GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY (1984-01 – 1988-12)
Skills
INTERNATIONALLY-SIMULCAST TELEVISION NEWS DIRECTOR
