Sinclair Broadcast Group Names Amy Calvert Vice President/General Manager of KOKH and KOCB in Oklahoma City

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Sinclair appoints Amy Calvert as Vice President/General Manager of KOKH/FOX and KOCB, their television stations in Oklahoma City. Calvert brings extensive experience in the broadcast industry and is well-connected in Oklahoma. She aims to strengthen the stations' community bonds and grow their presence in the region.

OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sinclair today announced Amy Calvert has been named Vice President/General Manager of KOKH/FOX and KOCB, Sinclair’s television stations in Oklahoma City.

Calvert joins Sinclair from KJRH, the Scripps Media television station in Tulsa, where she most recently served as VP/GM.

In making the announcement, Rob Weisbord, Sinclair’s Chief Operating Officer and President of Local Media, said, “Amy is a seasoned executive with deep roots in Oklahoma. We are excited she has joined Sinclair to lead our stations in Oklahoma City and we look forward to strengthening our bonds in the community as we continue to grow the stations."

Calvert has held several leadership positions across the broadcast industry, including GM at GEB America and Director of Creative Services at TV Guide Networks.

Calvert is a longtime OAB Board Member and previous Chairwoman of the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters. She also serves on the board of the Tulsa Regional Chamber, and the Child Advocacy Network of Oklahoma. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mass Media Communications and Broadcast Journalism from Oral Roberts University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude.

“As a lifelong Oklahoman, I’m honored to join the amazing teams at KOKH, KOCB and the Sinclair Family. My deep love for this state and my passion for local media make me incredibly excited to serve our viewers and community leaders in Oklahoma City and the surrounding communities,” said Calvert.

About Sinclair:

Sinclair Broadcast Group is a subsidiary of Sinclair Inc., (Nasdaq: SBGI) a diversified media company and 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; and owns and provides services to 21 regional sports network brands. 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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Jessica Bellucci

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Source: Sinclair, Inc.

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Who is the new Vice President/General Manager of KOKH/FOX and KOCB?

Amy Calvert has been named as the new Vice President/General Manager of KOKH/FOX and KOCB.

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What are Amy Calvert's qualifications?

Amy Calvert has a Bachelor of Science in Mass Media Communications and Broadcast Journalism from Oral Roberts University. She has held leadership positions in the broadcast industry and has been involved in various boards and organizations in Oklahoma.

What are Amy Calvert's goals in her new role?

Amy Calvert aims to strengthen the community bonds and grow the presence of KOKH/FOX and KOCB in Oklahoma City and the surrounding communities.