Award-Winning Multimedia Journalist / Newsroom Leader Recently Served as Director of Digital Media for NBC4 & Telemundo 44 in Washington, D.C.
Chicago, IL (January 7, 2026) – NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ‑TV) today announced veteran multimedia award-winning journalist and newsroom leader Vince Lattanzio will join the station as News Director beginning Monday, January 12. The announcement was made by Sally Ramirez, Senior Vice President of News, NBC 5 Chicago / Telemundo Chicago.
In his new role, Lattanzio will oversee NBC 5 Chicago’s day-to-day newsroom operations including the station’s primary franchises (NBC 5 Investigates, NBC 5 Responds and Decision 2026). He will also work closely with the station’s digital team on cross‑platform news integration initiatives and collaborate closely with Telemundo Chicago (WSNS-TV) leadership to maximize duopoly coverage and editorial impact across both stations.
“Vince has distinguished himself as one of our industry’s most respected multimedia leaders, backed by a proven record of success and national recognition,” said Ramirez. “His leadership, strategic vision, and energy will be a tremendous asset to the NBC 5 Chicago newsroom team.”
Lattanzio, who joins NBC 5 Chicago with nearly two decades of experience in multimedia content creation, on‑air journalism, and newsroom leadership, most recently served as Director of Digital Media for NBC4 Washington (WRC‑TV) and Telemundo 44 Washington (WZDC‑TV) from 2021–2025, overseeing strategic content development and execution across more than 15 multimedia platforms, including linear television, streaming (FAST and OTT), news apps, social media, and station websites.
Prior to his tenure in Washington, D.C., Lattanzio spent 13 years (2008–2021) with NBCU Local Philadelphia’s NBC 10 (WCAU‑TV) and Telemundo 62 (WWSI‑TV), where he excelled in multiple roles, including linear and digital on‑air reporting, newscast producing, and digital leadership. In that capacity, Lattanzio helped define NBC 10’s digital vision, shaping the tone and presentation of written, video, and graphic content across the station’s digital platforms. Lattanzio was also the first multiplatform journalist in the NBCU Local’s coast‑to‑coast group for both linear and digital platforms on a daily basis.
From an industry honors standpoint, Lattanzio’s work has been recognized by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTFDA) and the Associated Press (AP) among others. In addition to numerous local industry honors, including being named a Livingston Awards finalist for reporting, Lattanzio earned national Edward R. Murrow and Emmy Awards for his acclaimed, special report on the heroin epidemic, Generation Addicted.
A native of Philadelphia, Pa., Lattanzio earned his bachelor’s degree in digital design from Philadelphia University (now Thomas Jefferson University).
ABOUT NBCUNIVERSAL LOCAL CHICAGO
NBCUniversal Local Chicago, a part of NBCUniversal Local, is the home of NBC 5 (WMAQ-TV) and Telemundo Chicago (WSNS-TV). Together, the duopoly serves diverse English- and Spanish-speaking audiences in the third largest U.S. television market. The NBC and Telemundo-owned stations deliver the latest local news, consumer, and investigative reports across multiple platforms, including linear TV, streaming, and digital. Their coverage includes Chicago’s most accurate forecast, extensive local sports coverage, original documentaries and series, and lifestyle and entertainment programming through “Chicago Today.” All original content is available on-air, digitally via NBCChicago.com and TelemundoChicago.com ,and via the stations’ mobile apps. Viewers can also access the NBC 5 Chicago News 24/7 live streaming channel on Peacock, Roku, Samsung TV, Amazon Fire TV, and other supported platforms.
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