Sinclair Broadcast Group’s Seattle Television Station KOMO Wins National Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Journalism
August 18 2021 - 10:37AM
Business Wire
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced
KOMO, its Seattle, Washington television station, has been honored
with a National Edward R. Murrow Award, one of the highest honors
in journalism, in the Feature Reporting category.
The Murrow Awards are sponsored by the Radio Television Digital
News Association (RTDNA), honoring outstanding achievements in
broadcast and digital journalism.
In the award-winning segment, The Boy Who Loves Cars,
KOMO reporter Eric Johnson shares the story of a brilliant young
man with a passion for not only collecting cars, but showcasing
them in a way that really must be seen to be believed. “The Boy Who
Loves Cars” is part of KOMO’s weekly “Eric’s Heroes” franchise,
which highlights inspiring human-interest stories within the
Pacific Northwest and its communities.
The team behind KOMO’s award-winning segment includes Doug
Pigsley, Photojournalist; Darrin Tegman, Editor; Joan Kinsey,
Producer and Eric Johnson, Reporter.
“One of our greatest strengths is the power to tell memorable,
emotional stories that touch our audience and empower them. We are
proud of the exceptional work that our news teams produce daily and
their commitment to storytelling is what continues to set Sinclair
apart,” said Scott Livingston, Senior Vice President of News for
Sinclair. “This award serves to reinforce Sinclair’s unwavering
commitment to delivering local news that impacts the communities we
serve, and we are honored to be recognized for our work.”
Earlier this year, Sinclair Broadcast Group announced 18 of its
newsrooms received Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Outstanding
Journalism. In total, Sinclair brought home a collective 37
regional awards, further testament to the company’s commitment to
providing the best in local journalism.
Link to KOMO’s The Boy Who Loves Cars Link to RTDNA’s full list
of award-winners
About Sinclair Broadcast Group,
Inc.
Sinclair is a diversified media company and leading provider of
local sports and news. The Company owns and/or operates 21 regional
sports network brands; owns, operates and/or provides services to
185 television stations in 86 markets; is a leading local news
provider in the country; owns multiple national networks; and has
TV stations affiliated with all the major broadcast networks.
Sinclair’s content is delivered via multiple platforms, including
over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital
platforms. 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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