TAMPA, Fla.—E.W. Scripps has promoted Teresa Morgan to vice president and general manager of WFTS, its ABC affiliate in Tampa, effective Jan. 1.
Morgan, the station manager and senior director of sales, has been with WFTS since 2003. She started her career at the station as a senior account executive before promotions to local sales manager in 2011 and the director of sales in 2016. She assumed station manager responsibilities in September.
“Teresa has done a tremendous job leading day-to-day operations here in Tampa,” Nick Nicholson, Scripps regional vice president and general manager, said. “She has a deep understanding of all aspects of our WFTS operations, the Tampa market and community. She has achieved strong results in every role she has held and embodies the leadership characteristics that are crucial to guiding the station forward in this fast-changing media environment.”
Prior to joining WFTS, Morgan held positions in sales and community relations at WTVT, also in Tampa. Morgan is actively involved in her community, regularly volunteering with local charities.
Scripps will begin the search for a new WFTS sales director immediately.
