Sinclair Broadcast Group Names Greg Conner Vice President/General Manager WGXA in Macon, GA

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Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) has appointed Greg Conner, a veteran with over 20 years at the company, as the General Manager of WGXA in Macon, GA. Conner, who previously managed stations in Columbia, SC, and Albany, GA, will oversee WGXA in addition to his current roles. Rob Weisbord, COO of Sinclair, praised Conner's leadership skills and community relations. Conner expressed excitement about expanding his responsibilities and contributing to WGXA's success.

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• Greg Conner brings over 20 years of experience within Sinclair to oversee WGXA.
• Conner has a proven track record of building strong client and community relationships.

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MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Greg Conner, currently Vice President/General Manager of WACH (FOX) in Columbia, SC and WFXL (FOX) in Albany, GA, will add oversight of WGXA (FOX) in Macon, GA to his responsibilities.

Conner, who has worked for Sinclair for over 20 years, has held several leadership roles across the company, including General Manager of Sinclair’s Greensboro/Winston-Salem, NC operations, Director of Sales in Las Vegas, and Local Sales Manager for Asheville, NC and Greenville, SC. He began his career with Sinclair as an Account Executive in Asheville.

In making the announcement, Rob Weisbord, Sinclair’s Chief Operating Officer and President of Broadcast said, “For the last 21 years, Greg has been a valuable asset to Sinclair, successfully leading several stations, developing top-notch teams and building strong client and community relationships. We are excited for him to bring those skills to Macon.”

“Throughout my career, I have found that hard work, dedication and delivering results has consistently led to amazing opportunities, especially with a company like Sinclair,” commented Conner. “I love having the opportunity to work with great teammates and clients and adding WGXA to my list of responsibilities will give me more opportunities to do so. I am excited to be joining the WGXA team, helping to lead them in their future successes.”

Conner holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Flight Technology from Florida Institute of Technology.

About Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local sports and news. The Company owns and/or operates 21 regional sports network brands; owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets, owns multiple national networks including Tennis Channel and Stadium; and has TV stations affiliated with all the major broadcast networks. Sinclair’s content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital and streaming platforms NewsOn and STIRR. 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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Source: Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.

FAQ

Who is the new General Manager of WGXA for Sinclair Broadcast Group?

Greg Conner has been appointed as the new General Manager of WGXA in Macon, GA.

What is the background of Greg Conner at Sinclair Broadcast Group?

Greg Conner has over 20 years of experience at Sinclair, serving in various leadership roles.

What are the responsibilities of Greg Conner in his new role at WGXA?

Greg Conner will oversee WGXA in addition to his current management of WACH and WFXL.

What did Rob Weisbord say about Greg Conner's appointment?

Rob Weisbord praised Conner as a valuable asset with strong leadership skills and community ties.

What is Sinclair Broadcast Group's stock symbol?

The stock symbol for Sinclair Broadcast Group is SBGI.