WTVT vice president and news director John Hoffmann announced that he would retire in February 2025.
Hoffman has held the role at the Tampa, Florida-owned station since 2010.
“I have been fortunate to have a newsroom full of experienced professionals who care about the reputation of the station. Because I grew up at WTVT, I never felt like the boss, but more like a member of the team,” Hoffman said. “It created an atmosphere of collaboration and family. The Tampa Bay community is my home and this resort is my family. Together we have told stories that matter, made a difference and made meaningful connections with people. In retirement, I look forward to spending time with my real family, traveling, and spending time outside of the chair.
He has worked at the station since 1987. Hoffman was an intern at the station during his senior year of college at the University of South Florida.
“For nearly four decades, John Hoffman has been a driving force behind the success and evolution of WTVT/FOX13, fostering connections to the Tampa Bay community and setting a standard of excellence in local news coverage “, declared Jeff Maloneysenior vice president and regional general manager of Fox Television Stations properties in Florida. “From his start as an intern in 1985 to today as Vice President and Chief Information Officer, John has always put our audience first. Under his leadership, the station expanded its news programming and created a streaming presence in the market. Throughout his distinguished career, John exemplified the values of hard work, dedication and service to the community. The sense of teamwork and collaboration within the editorial staff has been the cornerstone of his leadership. He is a trusted advisor and will be greatly missed. We wish him much success in his retirement.
