James Burnett

Retired News Director Jim Burnett joined WHBC as a News Reporter in 1953 and was appointed News Director in 1966. Prior to this affiliation, he had worked for five years at a Youngstown radio station.

 Under Burnett’s direction, WHBC News received many citations for excellence including the RTNDA’s Best Continuing Coverage of a Story for the Northeastern Quadrant of the Nation. The Department also won many awards from the Ohio Associated Press in all categories.

 Burnett served as a Regional Director, Vice President and President of the Ohio Associated Press Broadcasters. He was a Board Member of the Canton Chapter of The American Red Cross and the Canton Urban League. He is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists and Sigma Delta Chi.