WFSU has a new News Director! The station is pleased to announce the promotion of Regan McCarthy to lead WFSU’s News and Public Affairs Division.
McCarthy joined WFSU in 2011 as Assignment Editor. She was later promoted to Assistant News Director. During that time, McCarthy has overseen WFSU News’ daily newsgathering and production, covered breaking news events such as Hurricane Helene, and supported the station’s work in developing emerging journalists through its internship program.
Recently, McCarthy stepped into the interim News Director role following the promotion of Lynn Hatter to Director of Content.
“Regan is a visionary leader with a firm grasp of state and local issues and a calm hand at guiding coverage of the things that matter most to the people in our region,” said Hatter.
“She has a knack for telling human-centered stories and a passion for the people and places that make up our Big Bend Region. I am confident that Regan is ready to grow and expand WFSU’s presence at a time when the landscape of public media is changing rapidly.”
McCarthy’s reporting has been widely recognized across multiple professional organizations. Her stories on healthcare and government have been heard both locally and on NPR and she brings more than a decade of experience to the position.
“Regan McCarthy has brought wisdom and editorial guidance to the WFSU News Team for many years as Assignment Editor and Assistant News Director,” said David Mullins, General Manager of WFSU Public Media.
“I'm confident that Regan, now in her well-deserved News Director role, will lead the team with a steady hand and a continued focus on providing our community with critical information that residents know they can count on from WFSU.”
In her new capacity, McCarthy will coordinate daily local and state government news production for WFSU and Capitol news coverage in partnership with other public radio outlets in Florida. She will also help oversee the development of the Rural News Service, a partnership between WFSU, WTXL, Florida A&M University and the Community Foundation of North Florida.
When she isn’t tracking the latest stories, McCarthy spends her time needle pointing, reading, and strolling through Tallahassee's many parks with her rescue golden retriever, Chip.