Sinclair Announces the Retirement of Dave Howitt, Senior Vice-President of Programming
Sinclair has announced the retirement of Dave Howitt, Senior Vice President of Programming, effective March 31, following a career of over 48 years in television, including more than 30 years with the company. Howitt has been instrumental in managing syndicated programming acquisition and scheduling across 43 markets and 90 stations.
Prior to joining Sinclair in 1994, Howitt worked in promotion and programming management at WUAB in Cleveland and WTTV in Indianapolis, gaining experience with companies including United Artists, Gaylord, Cannell, and River City. Following Howitt's departure, the company has promoted Linda Greenwald and Matthew Diehlmann to Directors of Programming.
Sinclair ha annunciato il pensionamento di Dave Howitt, Vicepresidente Senior della Programmazione, a partire dal 31 marzo, dopo una carriera di oltre 48 anni in televisione, di cui più di 30 anni trascorsi con l'azienda. Howitt è stato fondamentale nella gestione dell'acquisizione di programmi sindacati e nella pianificazione in 43 mercati e 90 stazioni.
Prima di unirsi a Sinclair nel 1994, Howitt ha lavorato nella promozione e nella gestione della programmazione presso WUAB a Cleveland e WTTV a Indianapolis, acquisendo esperienza con aziende come United Artists, Gaylord, Cannell e River City. A seguito della partenza di Howitt, l'azienda ha promosso Linda Greenwald e Matthew Diehlmann a Direttori della Programmazione.
Sinclair ha anunciado la jubilación de Dave Howitt, Vicepresidente Senior de Programación, a partir del 31 de marzo, tras una carrera de más de 48 años en la televisión, incluyendo más de 30 años en la compañía. Howitt ha sido fundamental en la gestión de la adquisición y programación de contenido sindicado en 43 mercados y 90 estaciones.
Antes de unirse a Sinclair en 1994, Howitt trabajó en gestión de promoción y programación en WUAB en Cleveland y WTTV en Indianápolis, obteniendo experiencia con empresas como United Artists, Gaylord, Cannell y River City. Tras la salida de Howitt, la compañía ha promovido a Linda Greenwald y Matthew Diehlmann como Directores de Programación.
신클레어는 3월 31일부로 프로그래밍 수석 부사장인 데이브 하위트의 은퇴를 발표했습니다. 그는 48년 이상의 방송 경력을 보유하고 있으며 그 중 30년 이상을 회사와 함께했습니다. 하위트는 43개 시장과 90개 방송국에서 프로그램 구매와 편성 관리에 중요한 역할을 해왔습니다.
1994년 신클레어에 합류하기 전 하위트는 클리블랜드의 WUAB와 인디애나폴리스의 WTTV에서 홍보 및 프로그램 관리 업무를 수행하며, 유니타드 아티스트, 게이로드, 카넬, 리버 시티 등 여러 회사에서 경험을 쌓았습니다. 하위트의 퇴사 이후 회사는 린다 그린왈드와 매튜 디힐만을 프로그래밍 감독으로 승진시켰습니다.
Sinclair a annoncé la retraite de Dave Howitt, Vice-Président Senior de la Programmation, effective le 31 mars, après une carrière de plus de 48 ans à la télévision, dont plus de 30 ans au sein de l'entreprise. Howitt a joué un rôle clé dans la gestion de l'acquisition et de la programmation des contenus syndiqués sur 43 marchés et 90 stations.
Avant de rejoindre Sinclair en 1994, Howitt a travaillé dans la promotion et la gestion de la programmation chez WUAB à Cleveland et WTTV à Indianapolis, acquérant de l'expérience au sein d'entreprises telles que United Artists, Gaylord, Cannell et River City. Suite au départ de Howitt, l'entreprise a promu Linda Greenwald et Matthew Diehlmann au poste de Directeurs de la Programmation.
Sinclair hat den Rücktritt von Dave Howitt, Senior Vice President für Programmierung, zum 31. März bekannt gegeben. Er blickt auf eine Karriere von über 48 Jahren im Fernsehen zurück, davon mehr als 30 Jahre im Unternehmen. Howitt war entscheidend in der Verwaltung des Erwerbs und der Planung syndizierter Programme in 43 Märkten und 90 Stationen.
Bevor er 1994 zu Sinclair kam, arbeitete Howitt im Bereich Promotion und Programmmanagement bei WUAB in Cleveland und WTTV in Indianapolis und sammelte Erfahrung bei Unternehmen wie United Artists, Gaylord, Cannell und River City. Nach Howitts Weggang hat das Unternehmen Linda Greenwald und Matthew Diehlmann zu Programmleitern befördert.
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Howitt has been a cornerstone of Sinclair’s programming operations, focusing on the acquisition of syndicated programming and program scheduling, overseeing syndicated programming efforts for 43 markets and 90 stations.
Before joining Sinclair, Howitt held various promotion and programming management roles at WUAB in
“I’ve had the privilege of working alongside incredible people at Sinclair, stations, program distribution companies, and networks,” said Howitt. “Throughout my career, I’ve had a front-row seat to the evolution of television, particularly in broadcast syndication and I’m deeply grateful for the opportunities this industry has provided.”
Commenting on Howitt’s retirement, Arthur Hasson, acting COO, Programming said, “We salute Dave and his contributions to making Sinclair one of the nation's largest local media companies. Dave’s expertise extends across all aspects of our industry, and he will be greatly missed.”
Within Sinclair’s programming department, the company has elevated two executives, naming Linda Greenwald and Matthew Diehlmann Directors of Programming.
About Sinclair:
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair’s content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation’s largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.
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