Shaw Media announces vice president of news and content development

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Dennis Anderson has been named vice president of news and content development for Shaw Media. In his new role, Anderson will oversee all journalism and content efforts, and he will directly supervise Shaw Media’s newsrooms in Illinois.

Anderson was most recently the top editor for Gannett Illinois, which includes newspapers in Peoria, Rockford and Springfield. He has also held editorial management positions at the Daily Herald in Arlington Heights, and papers in Binghamton, New York, Norwich, Connecticut, and Lawrence, Kansas. Throughout his career, he has served as a board member for several journalism advocacy groups and newspaper associations.

"Dennis is a strong newsroom leader with terrific experience. His thoughtfulness and professionalism will be a tremendous asset for us as we strive to improve our journalism efforts across Shaw Media," said Shaw Media President and CEO John Rung.

Anderson said, "Shaw Media has one of the largest and most dedicated and engaged news teams in Illinois. I look forward to working with everyone to grow our community engagement opportunities. Now, more than ever, local media needs to be recognizing and explaining trends that matter to how we live and opportunities for economic growth in northern Illinois. And that's what we are committed to doing."

Anderson’s hiring comes as Shaw Media continues its dedication and commitment to the communities it serves. "Illinois is my home, where I went to college and where our sons were born. My wife and I are excited about this opportunity and look forward to being a part of Shaw Media and the community," Anderson said.

Dennis Anderson, Shaw Media