TEGNA Names Jim Kizer President and General Manager at WOI and KCWI
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) has announced the appointment of Jim Kizer as president and general manager at WOI and KCWI, TEGNA's ABC and CW duopoly serving Des Moines, Iowa, effective immediately. Kizer will retain his current role as president and general manager at WQAD serving Quad Cities in Iowa and Illinois.
Kizer brings extensive experience in media executive and sales leadership positions. He has led the Quad Cities team for 12 years and held various leadership roles in the broadcast industry. Paul Trelstad, senior vice president of media operations at TEGNA, praised Kizer's exceptional leadership and deep understanding of Iowa.
Kizer expressed excitement about working with the Des Moines team and building on the stations' success. He is actively involved in community organizations and enjoys various outdoor activities in his free time.
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) ha annunciato la nomina di Jim Kizer come presidente e direttore generale di WOI e KCWI, il duopolio ABC e CW di TEGNA che serve Des Moines, Iowa, con effetto immediato. Kizer manterrà il suo attuale ruolo di presidente e direttore generale di WQAD, che serve le Quad Cities in Iowa e Illinois.
Kizer porta con sé una vasta esperienza in posizioni di leadership esecutiva e nelle vendite nel settore dei media. Ha guidato il team delle Quad Cities per 12 anni e ha ricoperto vari ruoli di leadership nell'industria della trasmissione. Paul Trelstad, vicepresidente senior delle operazioni mediatiche di TEGNA, ha elogiato l'eccezionale leadership di Kizer e la sua profonda comprensione dell'Iowa.
Kizer ha espresso entusiasmo nel lavorare con il team di Des Moines e nel costruire il successo delle stazioni. È attivamente coinvolto in organizzazioni comunitarie e ama varie attività all'aperto nel suo tempo libero.
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) ha anunciado el nombramiento de Jim Kizer como presidente y director general de WOI y KCWI, el duopolio ABC y CW de TEGNA que atiende a Des Moines, Iowa, con efecto inmediato. Kizer mantendrá su cargo actual como presidente y director general de WQAD, que sirve a las Quad Cities en Iowa e Illinois.
Kizer trae consigo una amplia experiencia en puestos de liderazgo ejecutivo y ventas en el sector de los medios. Ha liderado el equipo de Quad Cities durante 12 años y ha ocupado varios roles de liderazgo en la industria de la transmisión. Paul Trelstad, vicepresidente senior de operaciones de medios en TEGNA, elogió el excepcional liderazgo de Kizer y su profunda comprensión de Iowa.
Kizer expresó su entusiasmo por trabajar con el equipo de Des Moines y por construir sobre el éxito de las estaciones. Está activamente involucrado en organizaciones comunitarias y disfruta de diversas actividades al aire libre en su tiempo libre.
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA)은 Jim Kizer를 아이오와주 디모인스를 서비스하는 TEGNA의 ABC와 CW 듀오폴리인 WOI와 KCWI의 사장 겸 총괄 관리자에 즉시 임명했다고 발표했습니다. Kizer는 아이오와와 일리노이주 쿼드 시티스를 서비스하는 WQAD의 사장과 총괄 관리직도 유지할 것입니다.
Kizer는 미디어 임원 및 판매 리더십 분야에서 풍부한 경험을 가져옵니다. 그는 쿼드 시티스 팀을 12년 동안 이끌었으며 방송 산업에서 다양한 리더십 역할을 수행했습니다. TEGNA의 미디어 운영 수석 부사장인 Paul Trelstad는 Kizer의 뛰어난 리더십과 아이오와에 대한 깊은 이해를 칭찬했습니다.
Kizer는 디모인스 팀과 함께 일하고 방송국의 성공에 기여하게 되어 매우 기쁘다고 전했습니다. 그는 지역 사회 조직에 적극적으로 참여하고 있으며 여가 시간에는 다양한 야외 활동을 즐깁니다.
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) a annoncé la nomination de Jim Kizer en tant que président et directeur général de WOI et KCWI, le duopole ABC et CW de TEGNA servant Des Moines, Iowa, avec effet immédiat. Kizer conservera son rôle actuel de président et directeur général de WQAD qui dessert les Quad Cities en Iowa et dans l'Illinois.
Kizer apporte une vaste expérience dans des postes de direction et de vente dans les médias. Il a dirigé l'équipe des Quad Cities pendant 12 ans et a occupé divers postes de leadership dans le secteur de la diffusion. Paul Trelstad, vice-président senior des opérations médias chez TEGNA, a salué le leadership exceptionnel de Kizer et sa profonde compréhension de l'Iowa.
Kizer a exprimé son enthousiasme à travailler avec l'équipe de Des Moines et à construire sur le succès des stations. Il est activement impliqué dans des organisations communautaires et apprécie diverses activités de plein air pendant son temps libre.
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) hat die Ernennung von Jim Kizer zum Präsidenten und Geschäftsführer von WOI und KCWI, dem ABC- und CW-Duopol von TEGNA, das Des Moines, Iowa, bedient, mit sofortiger Wirkung bekannt gegeben. Kizer wird seine derzeitige Rolle als Präsident und Geschäftsführer von WQAD, das die Quad Cities in Iowa und Illinois bedient, beibehalten.
Kizer bringt umfangreiche Erfahrungen in Führungspositionen im Bereich Medien und Vertrieb mit. Er hat das Team der Quad Cities 12 Jahre lang geleitet und verschiedene Führungspositionen in der Rundfunkbranche innegehabt. Paul Trelstad, Senior Vice President für Medienoperationen bei TEGNA, lobte Kizers außergewöhnliche Führung und sein tiefes Verständnis für Iowa.
Kizer äußerte seine Begeisterung, mit dem Team in Des Moines zu arbeiten und auf dem Erfolg der Sender aufzubauen. Er engagiert sich aktiv in Gemeinschaftsorganisationen und genießt in seiner Freizeit verschiedene Aktivitäten im Freien.
- Jim Kizer appointed as president and general manager for WOI and KCWI in Des Moines, Iowa
- Kizer retains his current role at WQAD, expanding his responsibilities
- Kizer brings 12 years of leadership experience in the Quad Cities market
- Appointment leverages Kizer's deep understanding of Iowa and its media landscape
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TYSONS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Jim Kizer has been named president and general manager at WOI and KCWI, TEGNA’s ABC and CW duopoly serving
Jim Kizer will lead station operations at TEGNA's WOI and KCWI in
Kizer is a seasoned media executive with a track record of success in executive and sales leadership positions in the broadcast and media business. For the last 12 years, he’s led the team in the Quad Cities, growing relationships across
Prior to joining WQAD, Kizer held numerous leadership roles, including general manager at WLUC-TV in
“Jim is an exceptional leader known for using his deep experience to come up with clever solutions to novel problems while always prioritizing doing the right thing,” said Paul Trelstad, senior vice president, media operations, TEGNA. “Knowledgeable about
“I’m excited and grateful to get to work with the talented staff in
Kizer is a member of the Regional Opportunities Council of the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce and a member of the River Action Committee.
Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf, whitewater rafting, spending family time at his cottage on
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.
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