CINCINNATI, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Darryll Green,
a seasoned media executive with large-market television
broadcasting experience, is the new vice president and general
manager for WFTX, the Fox affiliate owned by The E.W. Scripps
Company (NYSE: SSP), in Fort Myers,
Florida, effective Aug.
14.
Green's background includes a mix of television and radio,
operations and management. He recently completed the Broadcast
Leadership Training program created by the National Association of
Broadcasters Education Foundation.
"Darryll has the right combination of experiences and expertise
to make that station a leader in the community, both on the content
side and as an economic driver for local businesses," said
Debbie Turner, vice president of
station operations for Scripps. "He has a strong track record for
increasing revenue, developing effective teams and growing TV and
digital audiences."
Green is coming to Scripps from Urban Radio Broadcasting, where
he was the market president responsible for six radio stations.
Before that, he was the vice president and chief operating officer,
focusing on the 16-station radio group, budgets and strategic
planning.
From 2003-2007, he was president and general manager at WUSA in
Washington, D.C., a top-10 market.
He managed a team of more than 200 people along with new branding
and the launch of the first 7 p.m.
newscast in the market.
Green was the president and general manager for WGRZ in
Buffalo, New York, from 1997-2003.
His leadership resulted in ratings success, expanded news coverage
and the station's first website.
From 1985-1997, Green's list of professional accomplishments
started to take shape as he rose from controller to general manager
of WGCI-AM/FM in Chicago.
He has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York.
Green has been active in the industry and the community through
his volunteer efforts with organizations such as NAB and United
Way.
Green, his wife, Ingrid, and their two children look forward to
getting settled in their new community.
About Scripps
The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP) serves audiences and
businesses through a growing portfolio of television, radio and
digital media brands. With 33 television stations, Scripps is one
of the nation's largest independent TV station owners. Scripps runs
an expanding collection of local and national digital journalism
and content businesses, including Newsy, the next-generation
national news network; and podcast industry leader Midroll Media.
Scripps produces original programming including "Pickler &
Ben," runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in
Washington, D.C., and is the
longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in
1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, "Give light and
the people will find their own way."
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