Barbara Maushard
About Barbara Maushard
Barbara Maushard is the Senior Vice President of News at Hearst Television, known for her extensive career in broadcast journalism and significant contributions to local news programming.
Barbara Maushard's Role at Hearst Television
Barbara Maushard holds the position of Senior Vice President, News, at Hearst Television. She plays a key role in overseeing the strategic direction and operational management of news programming across the network.
Barbara Maushard's Education and Early Career
Barbara Maushard graduated with a degree in Broadcast Journalism from Bradley University. She began her career in her hometown of Peoria, Illinois, at WHOI, where she first delved into the field of broadcast journalism.
Barbara Maushard's Career in Broadcasting
Throughout her career, Barbara Maushard has held significant positions at several prominent television stations. She has worked at WCMH in Columbus, Ohio, and WMAR in Baltimore, Maryland. Additionally, she served as news director at KHBS/KHOG in Fort Smith/Fayetteville, Arkansas, WISN in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and WESH in Orlando, Florida.
Barbara Maushard's Leadership and Awards at WISN
While serving as the news director at WISN in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Barbara Maushard led the launch of seven and a half hours of local news programming. Under her leadership, WISN-TV earned prestigious accolades, including a George Foster Peabody Award and a National Edward R. Murrow Award.
Barbara Maushard's Board Memberships and Professional Associations
Barbara Maushard serves on the boards of NBC News Channel and the Kneeland Project for Responsible Journalism. She has also served on the board of the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation and was vice-chair of the ABC News Directors Advisory Board. She is a member of the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) and serves on the news leadership council for the Trust Project. Additionally, she contributes to Hearst Television’s Women Employee Resource Group.