RICHMOND, Va., March 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinclair
Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI), ("the Company," "Sinclair")
is pleased to announce that Jennifer
Hansen has been named General Manager of WRLH (FOX and MyTV)
in Richmond, VA. The
announcement was made by Steve
Marks, EVP and Chief Operating Officer of Sinclair's
television group.
In making the announcement, Mr. Marks said, "We're thrilled to
be welcoming Jennifer to the Sinclair family. Her impressive
background in the media business make us confident that she will be
an extremely capable leader and bring fresh perspective to the
station and Richmond viewers."
"I find the intersection of technology and entertainment an
exciting place," Ms. Hansen commented. "I'm inspired by Sinclair's
bold commitment to innovation and finding new ways of connecting
consumers and content."
Ms. Hansen is a former executive with The Walt Disney Company
where she led the Radio Disney Station Group business across
the United States. She has worked
across all media platforms and is a seasoned executive, with more
than twenty years of experience leading teams and businesses
providing innovative solutions across many industries. Ms. Hansen
has an MBA from MIT, and a BA in
Psychology from Baldwin Wallace
College. She has been an active leader in professional
activities throughout her career, having previously served on the
board of the Cleveland Advertising Federation and Cleveland
Association of Broadcasters.
About Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.
Sinclair is one of the largest and most diversified television
broadcasting companies in the country. The Company owns, operates
and/or provides services to 191 television stations in 89 markets.
Sinclair is a leading local news provider in the country and is
dedicated to impactful journalism with a local focus. The Company
has multiple national networks, live local sports production, as
well as stations affiliated with all the major 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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