Colin Benedict

Since being named VP of news for Morgan Murphy Media in 2018, Colin Benedict has been helping local market teams develop strategies for audience growth in all six company markets. He is focused on market-leading coverage and unique storytelling across all platforms. The group is committed to continuous improvement and leading through journalism's changing times.

Before this role, Benedict was news director at WISC for 11 years where the station was honored with six national RTDNA Edward R. Murrow awards, including the top prize for overall excellence in 2016. He’s also held various reporting, anchor and newsroom leadership roles over two decades in local news. He is a proud 2011 graduate of the 10-month, MBA-style Broadcast Leadership Training program from the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation. He lives outside of Madison, Wisconsin with his wife, two kids and a (often barking on video calls) dog.