Gray Promotes Bruce Austin to General Manager of WVLT and WBXX in Knoxville, Tennessee

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Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) appoints Bruce Austin as the new General Manager of WVLT and WBXX, local CBS and CW affiliates in Knoxville, Tennessee. With over 15 years of experience in the broadcasting industry, Austin has a proven track record of success in expanding local service and programming. His appointment reflects Gray's commitment to enhancing its local broadcasting operations.

ATLANTA, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) today announced its appointment of Bruce Austin as the next General Manager of WVLT and WBXX, the local CBS and CW affiliates, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

For the past five years, Bruce Austin has served as the General Manager at WALB-TV (NBC), WGCW (CW) and WTSG (Telemundo) in Albany, Georgia. Previously, he served as the stations’ General Sales Manager for ten years. A native of Southwest Georgia, Bruce grew up watching WALB-TV, which Gray put on the air in 1954. Under his leadership, the operation expanded its local service and added additional local programming. In 2020, the Georgia Association of Broadcasters recognized WALB as its Station of the Year.

Bruce serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Association of Broadcasters and the Albany/Dougherty Co. Military Affairs Committee. He also serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors for Horizons Cancer Coalition. He begins his new position on January 2, 2024.

About Gray:

Gray Television, Inc. is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Gray is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets in the United States. Its television stations serve 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households.  This portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 102 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station. It also owns video program companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, as well as the studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. Gray owns a majority interest in Swirl Films. For more information, please visit www.gray.tv.

Gray Contact

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

Sandy Breland, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, 504-352-4019

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FAQ

Who is the new General Manager appointed by Gray Television, Inc. for WVLT and WBXX in Knoxville, Tennessee?

Bruce Austin has been appointed as the new General Manager for WVLT and WBXX by Gray Television, Inc.

What are the affiliations of Bruce Austin in the broadcasting industry?

Bruce Austin has served as the General Manager at WALB-TV, WGCW, and WTSG in Albany, Georgia, and previously as the stations' General Sales Manager for ten years.

When does Bruce Austin begin his new position?

Bruce Austin will start his new position on January 2, 2024.

What recognition has WALB received under Bruce Austin's leadership?

Under Bruce Austin's leadership, WALB was recognized as the Station of the Year by the Georgia Association of Broadcasters in 2020.

What role does Bruce Austin play in various organizations?

Bruce Austin serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Association of Broadcasters and the Albany/Dougherty Co. Military Affairs Committee. He also chairs the Board of Directors for Horizons Cancer Coalition.