Sinclair Names Michael Lewis VP, GM of KTUL in Tulsa
Prior to joining Sinclair, Lewis was most recently SVP and GM of WJZY and WMYT in Charlotte, N.C.
TULSA, Okla.—Sinclair Broadcast Group has named Michael Lewis vice president and general manager of KTUL in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Prior to joining Sinclair, Lewis was most recently senior vice president and general manager of WJZY and WMYT in Charlotte, NC.
In making the announcement, Rob Weisbord, chief operating officer and president of Broadcast, said, “Michael is an accomplished general manager, successfully driving revenue growth and effectively managing high-performing teams for over 15 years. We’re thrilled he is joining Sinclair to lead KTUL and look forward to continued success at the station.”
Previously, Lewis served as vice president and general sales manager at WTTG and WDCA FOX’s duopoly in Washington DC. Earlier positions include vice president and general sales manager at WBRC FOX Birmingham, local and national sales manager at WBBM CBS Chicago, national sales manager at WUPA UPN in Atlanta, local sales manager at WHP CBS and WLYH UPN in Harrisburg, PA and regional account manager at WRGB CBS in Albany, NY. He began his career as an account executive for WNYT in Albany.
“Leading KTUL and its associated digital assets is a tremendous opportunity, and I look forward to helping further the growth of our market influence and prominence,” said Lewis.
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