WBT Ups Garrison, Enhances Jensen

• On the heels of its 100th Anniversary on April 10, 2022, Radio One News-Talk 1110 & 99.3 WBT/Charlotte has committed to remaining the news and information leader in Charlotte into its second century of broadcasting, starting with the announcement that veteran news reporter and host, Mark Garrison has been promoted to News Director, and Sr. Reporter Brett Jensen will be the host of a weeknight talk show in addition to his reporting responsibilities, as both have been signed to multi-year agreements. The station will soon be adding a News Producer to its team.

Garrison (left) will continue to host Charlotte at Six each weeknight, while supervising the day-to-day operations of the WBT Newsroom. In addition to his reporting duties, Jensen will host Breaking with Brett Jensen weeknights from 7-8pm where he will dive deeper into the stories that he’s reported and take calls from listeners as the station expands its live and local lineup from 5am to 8pm.

“Mark and Brett are among the elite news professionals in the country, period,” said Marsha Landess, RVP/Market Manager. “We are thrilled that their new appointments will strengthen the best News department in Charlotte.”

Garrison, who began his radio career at the age of 13, said, “I love coming to work at WBT every day, working with such great broadcasters. It’s an honor to be named News Director.  We are committed to doing the absolute best for our listeners.” Jensen remarked, “I’m excited for this new opportunity to connect with WBT’s listeners. The new show won’t take away from my reporting duties but, instead, will allow me deliver more information than ever before. I’d like to thank Marsha Landess and [PD] Mike Schaefer for this new adventure in my career.”

Garrison has already assumed the responsibilities of News Director, while Breaking with Brett Jensen will debut Monday, June 6 at 7pm ET.