14-03-2025
Memphis Anchor Richard Ransom Leaving Local TV to Work in Healthcare
Memphis anchor Richard Ransom is leaving local TV to work at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare as director of strategic communications.
'I'm excited to let y'all know that soon, I am leaving TV news to start a new chapter in my career -one that I couldn't be more thrilled about!' Ransom said in part in a social media post. 'While an official announcement is coming soon, I wanted to thank all of you who've supported my dedication to and passion for good journalism. Thank you for trusting me to tell your stories - it has been my greatest honor to inform and connect with this incredible community.'
Ransom joined ABC affiliate WATN as an anchor in 2017. He is also the station's managing editor.
"Richard was drawn to our system's mission of improving every life we touch, and I'm confident that his communications expertise and his familiarity with the health concerns impacting Mid-Southerners will be a benefit to our organization and the community at large," Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare president and CEO Dr. Michael Ugwueke said.
The healthcare group said in a statement that Ransom will be responsible for providing strategic guidance in employee communications, media relations, and support for the system's community initiatives including partnerships with local organizations and community wellness programs such as Healthier 901.
