COLCHESTER – Vermont Press Bureau chief Peter Hirschfeld is joining the news staff at Vermont Public Radio.
Hirschfeld, who has covered the Statehouse for the Rutland Herald and Times Argus since 2009, will begin work in January, according to a VPR news release. Hirschfeld began his career in journalism as a sports reporter and copy editor at the Times Argus in Barre.
Hirschfeld will joins VPR reporter Bob Kinzel in covering the Statehouse.
“I’m excited to join the most dynamic newsgathering organization in Vermont,” Hirschfeld said in a statement. “The Times Argus and Rutland Herald are like family to me, and it’s been an honor to work for these two pillars of journalism.”
VPR News Director John Dillon said the move is part of an overall expansion of the station’s news coverage.
“We’re delighted to have Peter Hirschfeld on our news team. His experience with political coverage and legislative issues will give us an even stronger statewide news presence,” Dillon said.
VPR recently established a six-member team to provide news and content for digital platforms and will continue live streaming of audio from the 2014 legislative session, the release said.
More than 193,000 people listen to VPR stations each week, according to the news release.
