Gray Names Jay Webb as General Manager of WHSV and WSVF

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Gray Television has appointed Jay Webb as the General Manager of WHSV (ABC) and WSVF (CBS/Fox) in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Webb has previously served as News Director for five years and has a long history with WHSV since 2000. He succeeds Sacha Purciful, who has transitioned to General Manager of KSLA News12 in Louisiana. Gray operates TV stations in 94 markets, reaching about 24% of US households and ranked first in 69 markets.

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• Jay Webb's promotion from News Director to General Manager demonstrates internal talent utilization.
• Gray continues to strengthen its leadership in key markets.

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ATLANTA, Aug. 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) has named Jay Webb the General Manager of WHSV (ABC) and WSVF (CBS/Fox) in Harrisonburg, Virginia (DMA 175).  For the past five years, Jay has served as the News Director for this operation, a position he will continue to hold as General Manager.  Jay first joined WHSV in 2000, left for Gray’s WDBJ (CBS) in Roanoke in 2006, and returned to Harrisonburg in 2013.  Jay has recently served as Vice President (2017/18) and President (2018/19) of the Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters. 

Jay succeeds Sacha Purciful, who recently became General Manager of Gray’s KSLA News12 (CBS) in Shreveport, Louisiana. 

About Gray Television:

Gray currently owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 94 television markets that collectively reach approximately 24 percent of US television households.  Over calendar year 2019, Gray’s stations were ranked first in 69 markets, and first or second in 87 markets, as calculated by Comscore’s audience measurement service.   Gray also owns video program production, marketing, and digital businesses including Raycom Sports, Tupelo-Raycom, and RTM Studios, the producer of PowerNation programs and content. For further information, please visit  www.gray.tv.

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Gray Contacts: 

Website:  www.gray.tv

Kevin P. Latek, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Development Officer, 404-266-8333

FAQ

Who is Jay Webb in relation to Gray Television?

Jay Webb has been appointed as the General Manager of WHSV (ABC) and WSVF (CBS/Fox) by Gray Television.

What position did Jay Webb hold before becoming General Manager?

Before his promotion, Jay Webb served as the News Director for WHSV and WSVF.

What TV markets does Gray Television operate in?

Gray Television operates in 94 TV markets, covering approximately 24% of US television households.

Who did Jay Webb succeed as General Manager?

Jay Webb succeeded Sacha Purciful as the General Manager of WHSV and WSVF.

How is Gray Television positioned in terms of market rankings?

In 2019, Gray's stations were ranked first in 69 markets and first or second in 87 markets.