Franco la Pietra

Franco La Pietra is an accomplished engineering professional with extensive experience in television and media operations. Currently serving as Director of Engineering Integration and Project Management at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. since October 2019, Franco has held key engineering roles at Tribune Media as Director of Engineering Operations and previously as Director of Special Projects at Tribune Broadcasting. Franco's significant tenure at WLVI & WCWN TV included positions as Director of Engineering & Operations and Director of Engineering, contributing to over three decades in the industry. Franco holds an Associate of Science degree in Communications, specializing in Radio Production from Grahm Jr. College, earned between 1972 and 1974. Currently, Franco is retired as of September 2020.