San Diego Native Joins WWLP News Team

Victoria Buddie brings bilingual reporting skills and competitive synchronized skating experience to western Massachusetts.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 2:38am

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A blurred, impressionistic photograph showing the silhouette of a journalist holding a microphone, with a hazy cityscape visible in the background, conveying a sense of warmth, energy, and connection to the local community.Victoria Buddie's bilingual reporting skills and community-focused approach will bring a new energy to WWLP's news coverage in western Massachusetts.San Diego Today

Victoria Buddie, a San Diego native, has joined the news team at WWLP in western Massachusetts. Buddie graduated from Adrian College in 2020 with a B.A. in Communication and Spanish, along with a minor in Journalism. She previously worked at the WWLP's sister station, Fox 5 (KWSB), in San Diego. Buddie is bilingual and enjoys covering stories in both Spanish and English.

Why it matters

Buddie's diverse background and skills will bring a fresh perspective to WWLP's news coverage, helping the station better connect with the local community in western Massachusetts. Her bilingual abilities and experience reporting in both English and Spanish will also allow the station to reach a wider audience.

The details

In addition to her journalism experience, Buddie is also a competitive synchronized skater for Team USA and a member of Hayden Select, the world's first Elite 12 team that trains out of Boston. During her free time, she enjoys activities like going to the beach, trying new restaurants, and thrift shopping.

  • Victoria Buddie joined the WWLP news team in April 2026.

The players

Victoria Buddie

A San Diego native who has joined the news team at WWLP in western Massachusetts. She graduated from Adrian College in 2020 with a B.A. in Communication and Spanish, along with a minor in Journalism, and previously worked at WWLP's sister station in San Diego.

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What they’re saying

“I am looking forward to covering the news and stories that impact western Massachusetts and connecting with the community.”

— Victoria Buddie

The takeaway

Victoria Buddie's diverse background and skills, including her bilingual reporting abilities and competitive synchronized skating experience, will bring a fresh perspective to WWLP's news coverage and help the station better connect with the local community in western Massachusetts.