TEGNA Names Jim Kizer President and General Manager at WOI and KCWI
August 14 2024 - 2:30PM
Business Wire
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Jim Kizer has been
named president and general manager at WOI and KCWI, TEGNA’s ABC
and CW duopoly serving Des Moines, Iowa, effective immediately.
Kizer adds these duties to his existing role as president and
general manager at WQAD serving Quad Cities in Iowa and
Illinois.
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Jim Kizer will lead station operations at
TEGNA's WOI and KCWI in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo: Business
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Kizer is a seasoned media executive with a track record of
success in executive and sales leadership positions in the
broadcast and media business. For the last 12 years, he’s led the
team in the Quad Cities, growing relationships across Iowa and
serving Iowans.
Prior to joining WQAD, Kizer held numerous leadership roles,
including general manager at WLUC-TV in Marquette, Mich.; general
manager at WSTM-TV in Syracuse, N.Y.; chief operating officer at
Federal Broadcasting, a seven station broadcast group sold to
Raycom in 1997; founding partner at local media services company
WorldNow; vice president of sales at The WB Network; and regional
vice president for Insight Media, the advertising sales arm of
Insight Communications.
“Jim is an exceptional leader known for using his deep
experience to come up with clever solutions to novel problems while
always prioritizing doing the right thing,” said Paul Trelstad,
senior vice president, media operations, TEGNA. “Knowledgeable
about Iowa and Iowans, Jim is a natural fit to take on these
expanded responsibilities. The team in Des Moines will appreciate
his steady leadership and drive for excellence.”
“I’m excited and grateful to get to work with the talented staff
in Des Moines at WOI and KCWI on a permanent basis,” added Kizer.
“Together, we’ll build on the success the station has already had
and create new wins, accomplishments and momentum. Des Moines is a
dynamic market, and I’m thrilled to be part of it.”
Kizer is a member of the Regional Opportunities Council of the
Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce and a member of the River Action
Committee.
Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf, whitewater rafting,
spending family time at his cottage on Lake Huron and spoiling his
granddaughters in Park City, Utah. Kizer knows the nature of
intense competition as a former member of the University of Florida
swim team, including swimming in the 1980 Olympic Trials in the 400
meter freestyle.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that
serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA
tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and
delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television
stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4
network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station
groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television
households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks
True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA offers innovative solutions to
help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and
over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT
advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.
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Vice President, Chief Financial Officer 703-873-6747
investorrelations@TEGNA.com
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