Scripps promotes station leader to VP and general manager of WLEX in Lexington
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has promoted Sean Franklin to vice president and general manager for WLEX, their NBC affiliate in Lexington, Kentucky, effective Sept. 16, 2024. Franklin, who has been the station's director of engineering since 2019, brings extensive experience in local media leadership. His career at WLEX spans various roles, including production manager and operations manager. Prior to joining Scripps, Franklin served as vice president of engineering for Cordillera Communications, overseeing a 12-station engineering group. This promotion aligns with Scripps' commitment to fostering employee growth and development within the company.
L'E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) ha promosso Sean Franklin a vicepresidente e direttore generale di WLEX, la loro affiliata NBC a Lexington, Kentucky, con effetto dal 16 settembre 2024. Franklin, che è stato il direttore ingegneristico della stazione dal 2019, porta con sé una vasta esperienza nella leadership dei media locali. La sua carriera presso WLEX comprende diversi ruoli, tra cui quello di responsabile della produzione e responsabile delle operazioni. Prima di unirsi a Scripps, Franklin ha ricoperto il ruolo di vicepresidente dell'ingegneria per Cordillera Communications, supervisionando un gruppo ingegneristico di 12 stazioni. Questa promozione è in linea con l'impegno di Scripps nel promuovere la crescita e lo sviluppo dei propri dipendenti all'interno dell'azienda.
La E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) ha promovido a Sean Franklin como vicepresidente y gerente general de WLEX, su afiliado de NBC en Lexington, Kentucky, con efecto a partir del 16 de septiembre de 2024. Franklin, quien ha sido el director de ingeniería de la estación desde 2019, aporta una amplia experiencia en liderazgo en medios locales. Su carrera en WLEX abarca varios roles, incluidos gerente de producción y gerente de operaciones. Antes de unirse a Scripps, Franklin fue vicepresidente de ingeniería en Cordillera Communications, supervisando un grupo de ingeniería de 12 estaciones. Esta promoción está alineada con el compromiso de Scripps de fomentar el crecimiento y desarrollo de los empleados dentro de la empresa.
E.W. 스크립스 컴퍼니 (NASDAQ: SSP)는 Sean Franklin을 켄타키주 렉싱턴에 있는 NBC 계열사 WLEX의 부사장 겸 총괄 매니저로 승진시켰습니다. 이 임명은 2024년 9월 16일부터 발효됩니다. Franklin은 2019년부터 해당 스테이션의 엔지니어링 담당 이사로 재직하였으며, 지역 미디어 리더십 분야의 폭넓은 경험을 갖추고 있습니다. WLEX에서 그의 경력은 제작 관리자 및 운영 관리자 등 다양한 역할을 포함합니다. Scripps에 합류하기 전 Franklin은 Cordillera Communications에서 엔지니어링 부사장으로 12개 방송국의 엔지니어링 그룹을 감독했습니다. 이번 승진은 Scripps가 직원의 성장과 개발을 지원하겠다는 의지와 일치합니다.
La société E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ: SSP) a promu Sean Franklin au poste de vice-président et directeur général de WLEX, son affilié NBC à Lexington, Kentucky, à compter du 16 septembre 2024. Franklin, qui est directeur de l'ingénierie de la station depuis 2019, possède une vaste expérience en leadership des médias locaux. Sa carrière chez WLEX couvre divers rôles, notamment celui de responsable de la production et responsable des opérations. Avant de rejoindre Scripps, Franklin a été vice-président de l'ingénierie chez Cordillera Communications, supervisant un groupe d'ingénierie de 12 stations. Cette promotion s'inscrit dans l'engagement de Scripps à favoriser la croissance et le développement des employés au sein de l'entreprise.
Die E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) hat Sean Franklin zum Vizepräsidenten und Generalmanager von WLEX, ihrem NBC-Partner in Lexington, Kentucky, befördert, mit Wirkung zum 16. September 2024. Franklin, der seit 2019 Direktor der Technik der Station ist, bringt umfangreiche Erfahrung in der lokalen Medienführung mit. Seine Karriere bei WLEX umfasst verschiedene Rollen, darunter Produktionsleiter und Betriebsleiter. Vor seinem Eintritt bei Scripps war Franklin Vizepräsident für Technik bei Cordillera Communications und leitete eine Ingenieurgruppe von 12 Stationen. Diese Beförderung steht im Einklang mit dem Engagement von Scripps, das Wachstum und die Entwicklung der Mitarbeiter im Unternehmen zu fördern.
- Internal promotion demonstrates company's commitment to employee development
- Appointment of experienced local media leader to key management position
- Continuity in leadership with Franklin's deep understanding of WLEX and the Lexington market
- None.
Franklin has served as the station's director of engineering since 2019, overseeing the engineering and production departments and serving on the station's leadership team.
Prior to his current role, Franklin was vice president of engineering for Cordillera Communications, leading a 12-station engineering group from October 2015 until Scripps acquired the station in 2019. He previously was an operations manager at WLEX and began his career at the station as a production manager.
"Sean is an accomplished and respected local media leader who has a deep understanding of WLEX, the
Franklin graduated from Morehead State University in
Media contact: Becca McCarter, The E.W. Scripps Company, (513) 410-2425, rebecca.mccarter@scripps.com
About Scripps
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the
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