Award-winning TV news anchor Eric King has left WHAS11 after becoming discontent with the state of the TV news industry.
With 25 years of broadcast experience under his belt, he expressed his concerns about newscasts in a Facebook post on May 29.
“In my opinion, newscasts should inform you – not blast you with mindless content disguised as “news” in hopes of holding your attention long enough to reach the next ratings meter,” King said.
While he said he still supports others in TV news and wants to see the business succeed, King doesn’t believe it’s at its best. Now, the former TV anchor serves as a digital communications strategist for the ACLU of Kentucky.
King was the anchor of Good Morning Kentuckiana on WHAS11 for three years. He previously worked for WLKY TV in Louisville.
The Courier Journal reached out to King for a statement, but he declined to comment.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: WHAS11 anchor Eric King departs TV news, joining ACLU