WTNH-TV Employee Directory

Broadcast Media Production and DistributionConnecticut, United States201-500 Employees

WTNH-TV is a mid-sized local broadcaster based in New Haven, Connecticut, operating as NewsChannel 8 and serving as an ABC affiliate. It provides local news and programming to audiences in the Hartford-New Haven region, delivering information relevant to residents and the community. The outlet engages in partnerships with regional institutions, such as the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and UConn, to support STEM-focused education initiatives and public-interest programming.

Founded in 1948 as WNHC-TV on channel 6, the station was established by the New Haven Register alongside local radio and FM outlets, making it Connecticut's oldest television station and the second-oldest in New England. It began as a DuMont affiliate and expanded to include NBC and CBS by 1949 with ABC joining in 1950, reflecting a long-standing presence in the regional broadcast landscape. In more recent years, WTNH News8 has invested in equipment and facilities and has recruited new on-air staff, illustrating ongoing efforts to maintain and enhance local coverage.

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