Mick Anselmo/photo by Scott Lewis
WCCO radio's vice president Mick Anselmo confirmed Wednesday afternoon that longtime program director Wendy Paulson is no longer with the company. Her last day was Tuesday. Anselmo would not go into details about the split, but did say he will soon begin a search for a replacement.
"I'll be looking for someone who embraces the ever changing platforms, is a strong strategic thinker and can really nuture talent," he said.
For the time being, staff will report to CBS vice president Steve Moore, who splits his time between the Twin Cities and St. Louis, as well as assistant program director Lindsey Peterson.
Paulson. took over as program director in 2000 and had a couple of recent challenging years. Since January 2009, the station has lost Al Malmberg, Brad Walton, Jack Rice, Tim Russell, Dark Star and Eric Eskola.
Minnpost reporter David Brauer points out that newscaster Telly Mamayek left the station on Tuesday.
