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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) has introduced that Jim Kizer has been named president and common supervisor at WOI and KCWI, TEGNA’s ABC and CW duopoly serving Des Moines, Iowa. Kizer provides these duties to his present position as president and common supervisor at WQAD serving Quad Cities in Iowa and Illinois.
Kizer is a seasoned media government with a observe document of success in government and gross sales management positions within the broadcast and media enterprise. For the final 12 years, he’s led the workforce within the Quad Cities, rising relationships throughout Iowa and serving Iowans.
Previous to becoming a member of WQAD, Kizer held quite a few management roles, together with common supervisor at WLUC-TV in Marquette, Michigan; common supervisor at WSTM-TV in Syracuse, New York; chief working officer at Federal Broadcasting, a seven station broadcast group offered to Raycom in 1997; founding associate at native media providers firm WorldNow; vice chairman of gross sales at The WB Community; and regional vice chairman for Perception Media, the promoting gross sales arm of Perception Communications.
“Jim is an distinctive chief identified for utilizing his deep expertise to provide you with intelligent options to novel issues whereas at all times prioritizing doing the precise factor,” stated Paul Trelstad, senior vice chairman, media operations, TEGNA. “Educated about Iowa and Iowans, Jim is a pure match to tackle these expanded tasks. The workforce in Des Moines will respect his regular management and drive for excellence.”
“I’m excited and grateful to get to work with the proficient employees in Des Moines at WOI and KCWI on a everlasting foundation,” added Kizer. “Collectively, we’ll construct on the success the station has already had and create new wins, accomplishments and momentum. Des Moines is a dynamic market, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it.”
Kizer is a member of the Regional Alternatives Council of the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce and a member of the River Motion Committee.
Exterior of labor, he enjoys taking part in golf, whitewater rafting, spending household time at his cottage on Lake Huron and spoiling his granddaughters in Park Metropolis, Utah. Kizer is aware of the character of intense competitors as a former member of the College of Florida swim workforce, together with swimming within the 1980 Olympic Trials within the 400 meter freestyle.
About TEGNA:
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an modern media firm that serves the higher good of our communities. Throughout platforms, TEGNA tells empowering tales, conducts impactful investigations and delivers modern advertising options. With 64 tv stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the most important proprietor of prime 4 community associates within the prime 25 markets amongst unbiased station teams, reaching roughly 39 p.c of all tv households nationwide. TEGNA additionally owns main multicast networks True Crime Community and Quest. TEGNA gives modern options to assist companies attain shoppers throughout tv, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, together with Premion, TEGNA’s OTT promoting service. For extra data, go to www.TEGNA.com.
