SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinclair
Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) announced that Kathan Jager has been promoted to General
Manager for KPTH (FOX) in Sioux
City, Iowa. Ms. Jager will also be responsible for the
oversight of Sinclair's provision of services to KMEG (CBS) under a
joint sales agreement. The announcement was made by
Steve Marks, EVP & Chief
Operating Officer of Sinclair's television group.
In making the announcement, Mr. Marks said, "We are happy to
promote Kathan to General Manager. With over 30 years in media and
all of those years in the Sioux
City market, Kathan is extremely well suited to take the
helm and will undoubtedly have an impact on the community, our
viewers, advertisers and the station."
"I am honored to be asked to the lead the team at KMEG/KPTH,"
commented Ms. Jager. "This is a group of outstanding professionals
that make a daily positive influence in the communities we
serve. We will continue to strive to bring excellent
reporting and customer service to our clients and viewers."
Ms. Jager has served as General Sales Manager and National Sales
Manager at KMEG/KPTH, since 2012. Prior to that, she was
Senior Account Executive at KCAU for 10 years and Local and
National Sales Manager at the Sioux City Journal for 16
years. She also serves as an Ambassador for the Siouxland
Chamber of Commerce, a role for which she has volunteered for 15
years.
Sinclair is a diversified media company and leading provider of
local sports and news. The Company owns and/or operates 23
regional sports network brands; owns, operates and/or provides
services to 191 television stations in 89 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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