Sinclair Names Matthew Galka National Correspondent, Washington DC Bureau

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Sinclair Broadcast Group appoints Matthew Galka as National Correspondent for Washington DC Bureau. Galka brings over a decade of award-winning reporting experience from FOX 10, WCTV, and Capitol News Service. His role includes reporting for The National Desk and Sinclair's broadcast stations.

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sinclair Broadcast Group today announced that Matthew Galka will join the company’s Washington DC Bureau as a National Correspondent. Galka will provide reporting for The National Desk, Sinclair’s nationally syndicated news program, and Sinclair’s broadcast stations.

Prior to joining Sinclair, Matt was the Capitol Hill Correspondent for CBN News in Washington DC. He brings more than a dozen years of award-winning reporting experience from his time at FOX 10 in Phoenix, AZ, WCTV in Tallahassee, FL and Capitol News Service. He also served as an Adjunct Professor in the Florida A&M journalism program.

"Matt has a passion for thought-provoking stories and a history of deep reporting. We are thrilled to welcome him to the team, where his expertise will further strengthen our Capitol Hill coverage,” said Scott Livingston, SVP/News, Sinclair.

Commenting on his new role, Galka said, “I immediately jumped at the opportunity to join Sinclair because of their track record and commitment to high quality journalism. I’m looking forward to contributing impactful stories to their stations around the country.”

Galka holds a Master of Science degree in Journalism from Quinnipiac University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Syracuse University, where he was a Syracuse University football walk-on offensive lineman.

About Sinclair Broadcast Group:

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.

FAQ

Who is the new National Correspondent joining Sinclair Broadcast Group's Washington DC Bureau?

Matthew Galka.

What will be Matthew Galka's role in Sinclair?

He will provide reporting for The National Desk, Sinclair's nationally syndicated news program, and Sinclair's broadcast stations.

Where did Matthew Galka work before joining Sinclair?

Matt was the Capitol Hill Correspondent for CBN News in Washington DC.

What degrees does Matthew Galka hold?

He holds a Master of Science degree in Journalism from Quinnipiac University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Syracuse University.

What is Matthew Galka's background in journalism?

He brings more than a dozen years of award-winning reporting experience from FOX 10 in Phoenix, AZ, WCTV in Tallahassee, FL, and Capitol News Service.