Jennifer Peñate will join Boston ABC affiliate WCVB as weekend evening anchor and general assignment reporter beginning on Wednesday, June 28.
Peñate comes to Boston from WFLA-WTTA in Tampa Bay, where she anchored English language newscasts on both stations, in addition to anchoring and creating WTTA’s Spanish language newscast Noticias Tampa Hoy. She also served as the newscast’s managing editor. In addition, Peñate was an integral contributor to TampaHoy.com, the station’s Spanish language news website reporting on information important to the Latinx community.
“Jennifer is a talented journalist whose experience and values will make her an excellent addition to WCVB,” said WCVB president and general manager Kyle I. Grimes. “She has also been long dedicated to public service having volunteered for numerous nonprofit organizations as well as founding her own focused on mentorship. Jennifer’s journalism excellence combined with her commitment to her community make her a perfect fit for the WCVB team.”
“WCVB NewsCenter 5 is proud of its long legacy of journalists who are not only dedicated to providing exceptional news and information to the market, but equally as passionate about public service,” said news director Margaret Cronan. “Jennifer is an accomplished journalist who is looking forward to putting her energetic storytelling skills to work on the anchor desk and on the streets of our communities. She is an ideal addition to the NewsCenter 5 team, and we are thrilled to welcome her to the WCVB family.”
“I am humbled be joining WCVB, one of the most highly regarded television stations in the country,” said Peñate. “I look forward to anchoring the weekend evening news with Shaun as well as contributing to the excellent journalism and impactful public service provided to the community by the Channel 5 team every day.”