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Award-Winning Multimedia Journalist \/ Newsroom Leader Recently Served as Director of Digital Media for NBC4 & Telemundo 44 in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chicago, IL (January 7, 2026) \u2013 NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ\u2011TV) 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his new role, Lattanzio will oversee NBC 5 Chicago\u2019s day-to-day newsroom operations including the station\u2019s primary franchises (NBC 5 Investigates, NBC 5 Responds and Decision 2026). He will also work closely with the station\u2019s digital team on cross\u2011platform news integration initiatives and collaborate closely with Telemundo Chicago (WSNS-TV) leadership to maximize duopoly coverage and editorial impact across both stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cVince has distinguished himself as one of our industry\u2019s most respected multimedia leaders, backed by a proven record of success and national recognition,\u201d said Ramirez. \u201cHis leadership, strategic vision, and energy will be a tremendous asset to the NBC 5 Chicago newsroom team.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lattanzio, who joins NBC 5 Chicago with nearly two decades of experience in multimedia content creation, on\u2011air journalism, and newsroom leadership, most recently served as Director of Digital Media for NBC4 Washington (WRC\u2011TV) and Telemundo 44 Washington (WZDC\u2011TV) from 2021\u20132025, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prior to his tenure in Washington, D.C., Lattanzio spent 13 years (2008\u20132021) with NBCU Local Philadelphia\u2019s NBC 10 (WCAU\u2011TV) and Telemundo 62 (WWSI\u2011TV), where he excelled in multiple roles, including linear and digital on\u2011air reporting, newscast producing, and digital leadership. In that capacity, Lattanzio helped define NBC 10\u2019s digital vision, shaping the tone and presentation of written, video, and graphic content across the station\u2019s digital platforms. Lattanzio was also the first multiplatform journalist in the NBCU Local\u2019s coast\u2011to\u2011coast group for both linear and digital platforms on a daily basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From an industry honors standpoint, Lattanzio\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A native of Philadelphia, Pa., Lattanzio earned his bachelor\u2019s degree in digital design from Philadelphia University (now Thomas Jefferson University).<\/p>\n\n\n\n