Jane Calkins Upped To WDAF News Director
Nexstar Fox affiliate WDAF Kansas City has promoted Jana Calkins to news director. She joined Fox4 in 1995 as an intern through the University of Kansas and began her full-time career there in February 1996.
WXIA Atlanta Names Denisha Thomas News Director
Tegna NBC affiliate WXIA Atlanta today appointed Denisha Thomas news director. She will start her new role on July 22 and report to Carol Fowler, 11Alive’s director of content. Thomas is currently news director of Tegna’s WATN Memphis and has the distinction of being first Black woman to lead a newsroom in that city.
Gray TV National Sales Leader Agrees To Coffee Talk
Meyer will engage in a conversation with TVB Chief Communications Officer and NEXT Women Executive Director Abby Auerbach for a 20-minute conversation on June 21 at 11am Eastern.
Janene Drafs, KTLA Los Angeles General Manager, Named ‘MCN’ 2024 Woman of Influence
‘L.A.’s Very Own’ G.M. to be honored at Wonder Women of L.A. on June 18.
KXAS-KXTX Dallas Makes Marketing Exec Changes
Bernadette Valles is named VP of brand and strategic marketing, while KXAS’s Edwin Mendez has been promoted to marketing director at the NBC-Telemundo duopoly.
Every Major Cable and Broadcast News Network Now Run By Women
With the appointment of three executives — Amy Entelis, Virginia Moseley and Eric Sherling — to lead CNN in the wake of the departure of boss Chris Licht, every major cable and broadcast news network is now run, at least in part, by women.
Kari Patey Named VP of Producer Development at CBS Stations
Patey will be responsible for supporting the recruitment, development and retention of news producers at CBS Stations.
Women In Media Honored At 48th Annual Gracie Awards
The gala showcased stories of triumph, civil rights activists and women who are actively shifting culture through their narratives.
Tanya Black Named WJZ Baltimore VP-News Director
Tanya Black, longtime news executive at CBS Stations-owned WJZ Baltimore, was named vice president and news director, overseeing news at the station, the CBS News Baltimore streaming channel and CBSBaltimore.com.
Biden Nominates Anna Gomez to Open FCC Slot
“With Next Gen TV launching around the country, Ms. Gomez can bring her demonstrated ability to work with industry, manufacturers and consumers to help ensure a smooth and expeditious transition for millions of Americans,” NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt said.
Sandy Breland Named Gray’s Chief Operating Officer
The veteran station group journalist and executive is tapped to succeed Bob Smith. Executive Chairman Hilton Howell said: “She is the natural choice to lead Gray’s unique portfolio of leading television stations.”
Sophie Duffel Named WHBQ Memphis Director Of Sales
The Imagicomm Fox affiliate promotes her from local sales manager to oversee the local, national and digital sales teams.
Bobbi Gearhart Named VP/News Director at KTTV Los Angeles
She starts in June and comes from KGTV San Diego, where she was news director.
Cassady Velasco Promoted To News Director At KSBW
The station veteran moves up from assistant news director to oversee journalism at Hearst’s NBC affiliate in Monterey-Salinas, Calif.
WWL Ups Nicole Waivers to News Director
“Nicole is a leader who brings a passion for the people of Southeast Louisiana,” said WWL President/General Manager Tod Smith.
KMGH Denver Hires Megan Jurgemeyer as Senior News Director
KMGH, the Scripps ABC affiliate in Denver, has hired Emmy Award-winning producer Megan Jurgemeyer to lead its news department as senior director of news.
Ad Council Appoints Perera Chief Media Officer
The Ad Council has appointed DJ Perera Chief Media Officer. She succeeds Kathy Kayse, who will be retiring on May 12 after leading the Media team for 5 years.
WIT Honorees Emphasize Opportunities and Contributions of Women In Technology
Honorees reflect on the rewards that come not just from their work, but also from serving as advocates and mentors for diversity and equality in the predominately male-dominated segment of the industry.
Nexstar Announces Mona Highline as its “Remarkable Woman of the Year”
Nexstar Media Inc. announced that it has named Mona Highline of Grand Junction, Colorado, as the winner of its “Remarkable Woman of the Year” initiative. In recognition of the honor, Ms. Highline will receive $10,000 from the Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation to contribute to the public service organization or charity of her choice.
Nexstar Names Jamie Calandruccio EVP of Platform Monetization & Strategy
The veteran sales leader will oversee advertising inventory and revenue management strategy for ad sales.