DAYTON, Ohio, Sept. 18,
2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:
SBGI) ("Sinclair") announced that James
Grilli has been promoted to General Manager of WKEF (ABC) in
Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Grilli
will also be responsible for the oversight of Sinclair's provision
of services to WRGT (FOX) under a time brokerage agreement.
The announcement was made by Steve
Marks, EVP & Chief Operating Officer of Sinclair's
television group.
In making the announcement, Mr. Marks said, "Jimmy has been with
Sinclair in Columbus for 14 years
in a variety of sales roles, from account executive working his way
up to Director of Sales. His sales and management experience
will benefit the Dayton stations and provide for a smooth
continuity in leadership and operations."
"It is with great pride and excitement that I accept the General
Manager position in Dayton,"
commented Mr. Grilli. "I look forward to working with the
talented staff that is committed to providing its audience the
highest quality in news and information, across all platforms, and
helping our advertising partners grow their businesses through our
on-air and digital solutions."
Mr. Grilli most recently worked as Director of Sales at WSYX
(ABC6), WTTE (FOX28) and WWHO (CW Columbus), stations Sinclair owns
and/or provides services to in Columbus,
Ohio, since January 2017. Prior to that and since
2014, he served as General Sales Manager for WTTE. Mr. Grilli
began his career with Sinclair in 2003 as an Account Executive for
WTTE and was later promoted to National Sales Manager and then
Director of National Sales. Mr. Grilli holds a Bachelor
of Science in Communication from Ohio
University.
Sinclair is one of the largest and most diversified television
broadcasting companies in the country. Pro forma for the
Tribune acquisition (before any related divestitures), the Company
will own, operate and/or provide services to 233 television
stations in 108 markets. The Company has multiple emerging
networks as well as stations affiliated with all the major
networks. Sinclair is a leading local news provider in the
country and a producer of live sports content. 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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