Simone Aponte

Simone Aponte has extensive experience in the broadcasting industry, currently serving as VP/News Director at KTVU 2 since April 2014, overseeing all news content and production across various platforms and driving viewership growth. Aponte's previous roles at KTVU include Assistant News Director, Managing Editor, and Executive Producer of 2 Investigates, where strategic planning and editorial decisions were key focuses. Prior to KTVU, Aponte held executive production positions at KFMB and KSWB Fox 5, emphasizing breaking news coverage and operational management. Aponte's educational background includes a Master's degree in Multimedia Communications from the Academy of Art University and a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from Boston University.