Michele Gors Promoted to General Manager of KEYC in Mankato

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Gray Television has promoted Michele Gors to General Manager of KEYC News Now in Mankato, Minnesota, effective November 15, 2021. Gors, an Emmy Award-winning broadcast professional with over 30 years of experience, succeeds Ed Woloszyn, who recently passed away due to cancer. Previously, Gors served as News Director at KTTC in Rochester, Minnesota. Gray Television, headquartered in Atlanta, is the largest owner of local television stations in the U.S., and upon acquiring Meredith Corporation's television stations, will become the second-largest broadcaster in the nation.

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• Michele Gors brings over 30 years of experience to her new role, enhancing KEYC's leadership.
• Gors has a proven track record as News Director at KTTC, ensuring continuity of quality management.
• Gray Television is expanding its footprint by acquiring Meredith Corporation's television stations.

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ATLANTA, Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that it has promoted Michele Gors to General Manager of KEYC News Now (CBS/Fox) in Mankato, Minnesota. She succeeds Ed Woloszyn, who passed away recently following a brief battle with cancer.

Michele is an Emmy Award winning broadcast professional with more than three decades in the industry.  Since the summer of 2019, she has been serving as the News Director for KTTC (NBC) in Rochester, Minnesota, which Gray recently acquired from Quincy Media. Michele has served as a News Manager and News Director in several markets including Memphis (WREG), Tampa (WTSP), Las Vegas (KTNV) and Wichita (KWCH), among others.  Michele also served as President/CEO of PBS affiliated KPTS in Wichita. She is a member of RTNDA, and a fellow with the Carole Kneeland Project for Responsible Journalism. Michele has also served on several nonprofit boards.

“Michele has done an outstanding job managing the dominant KTTC newsroom in Rochester and will now bring her passion and expertise to the KEYC team,” remarked Mike King, Gray’s Senior Vice President. Michele begins her new role at KEYC on November 15, 2021.

About Gray Television:

Gray Television, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is the largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets in the United States.  Upon its anticipated acquisition of the television stations of Meredith Corporation, Gray will become the nation’s second largest television broadcaster, with television stations serving 113 markets that reach approximately 36 percent of US television households.  The pro forma portfolio includes 79 markets with the top-rated television station and 101 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station according to Comscore’s audience measurement data.  Gray also owns video program production, marketing, and digital businesses including Raycom Sports, Tupelo Honey, and RTM Studios, the producer of PowerNation programs and content and is the majority owner of Swirl Films.

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FAQ

Who has been promoted to General Manager of KEYC News Now?

Michele Gors has been promoted to General Manager of KEYC News Now.

What is the effective date for Michele Gors's new role at KEYC?

Michele Gors's new role at KEYC becomes effective on November 15, 2021.

What experience does Michele Gors have in broadcasting?

Michele Gors has over 30 years of experience and was previously the News Director at KTTC.

How will Gray Television's acquisition of Meredith Corporation impact its position?

Gray Television will become the second-largest television broadcaster in the U.S. after acquiring Meredith Corporation's stations.