Window To The World Communications, Inc. Names Hugo Balta as News Director, WTTW News

CHICAGO, IL – January 27, 2020 – Window To The World Communications, Inc. (WWCI), parent of WTTW and WFMT, announced today that Hugo Balta has joined the organization as News Director for WTTW News effective February 3, 2020. Balta will have responsibility for leading, planning, reporting, producing, and editing news content and engagement across platforms and in the community, and will serve as Executive Producer of WTTW’s flagship news program Chicago Tonight. Balta will report…

The White House press room is overwhelmingly white. Does that matter?

#Hispanics and #Latinos don’t want to hear only about #immigration restructuring, the prism through which mainstream reporting about Latinos is typically filtered, he said. The topic is important, “but to a community that is mostly U.S.-born, it’s not the only area of interest or concern when it comes to government or motivation to vote.” Hugo…

Local News Is Dying, and It’s Taking Small Town America With It

“Local news outlets play a vital role in the daily lives of communities who are often ignored by mega-media companies that are disconnected geographically and culturally,” said Hugo Balta , the president of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, in an email. “The regionalization of content production, a failed one-size-fits-all practice, is irrelevant to already…

Latino Journalists Battle Washington Post Over ‘White Minorities’ Story

“The topic is very relevant, but the story would’ve benefited from the perspective of the community at the heart of this young woman’s angst,” Balta said. “The intent wasn’t to create division or fan the flames, but the impact was certainly that. ” The full Observer article: https://www.google.com/amp/observer.com/2018/08/washington-post-diversity-hispanic-journalists/amp/

A litmus test for inclusivity at the Washington Posti

During their call, Balta and Baron discussed how the piece was edited, and Baron again mentioned the diversity of the Post newsroom. As he did so, the conversation went from being about critiques of a single story to something more fundamental, in Balta’s view. Having a diverse newsroom is a success, Balta argued, but the…

Balta Nurturing Relationships

“Hugo Balta to take on temporary assignment nurturing relationships between #ESPN, #ABCNews and journalism organizations that champion newsroom diversity” Richard Prince’ Journal-isms

Hugo Balta: Beyond The Pitch

“In this episode of Beyond The Pitch, Juan Arango is joined by Hugo Balta … one of the most influential executives in US television 📺… giving a voice to Latinos via media outlets in this country. “ “As Senior Director at ESPN and with the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) – he has given…

Major Line-up of National News Anchors and Reporters Prepare to Tackle Tough Latino Media and Community Issues at Hispanicize 2018

“These are the times that try our Latino soul both as journalists and as human beings,” said Hugo Balta – Senior Director of Hispanic Initiatives at ESPN and former president of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ). “Our journalists track will help our industry assess how we’re navigating through these situations and what we’re…

Hugo Balta declares intention to run again for #NAHJ president

“Hugo Balta, president of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists from 2012 to 2014, announced his intention on March 3 to run for the position again, additionally posting a YouTube video.” More on Richard Prince Journal-isms

Highly Relevant with Jack Rico

Thrilled to have been a guest on Highly Relevant with Jack Rico. We spoke about my work in ESPN’s commitment to best serving Hispanic sports fans including the pioneering program Nacion ESPN on ESPN2. Here’s the podcast begins lineup: ESPN Executive Hugo Balta on “Latinizing” ESPN 7:36 – Peruvians in sports 9:24 – How he…