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Sinclair Names Jim Doty Vice President and General Manager of WCYB and WEMT, Tri-Cities

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Sinclair today announced that Jim Doty has been named VP/GM of WCYB (NBC/CW) and WEMT (FOX) in the Tri-Cities region of Tennessee and Virginia.

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  • Sinclair today announced that Jim Doty has been named VP/GM of WCYB (NBC/CW) and WEMT (FOX) in the Tri-Cities region of Tennessee and Virginia.
  • Prior to 23ABC, he was the General Manager at WJAC-TV, Sinclair’s station in Johnstown, PA.
  • In making the announcement, Rob Weisbord, Sinclair’s Chief Operating Officer and President of Local Media said, “We are thrilled Jim is returning to Sinclair to oversee the stations in the Tri-Cities.
  • Doty also served President of the Board for the Historic FOX Theater Foundation in Bakersfield.

IATSE No Longer Represents Employees at Sinclair Station, WJAC, in Johnstown, PA

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Sinclair, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI) announced today that International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States of America TBSE, Local 902 is no longer representing Sinclair employees that provide certain broadcast services to WJAC-TV, Johnstown, PA. That union recently disclaimed interest in representing those employees.

Key Points: 
  • Sinclair, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI) announced today that International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States of America TBSE, Local 902 is no longer representing Sinclair employees that provide certain broadcast services to WJAC-TV, Johnstown, PA. That union recently disclaimed interest in representing those employees.
  • “WJAC’s success is because of the strength, experience, and commitment of our Team and we are pleased to have the opportunity to work and communicate directly with our employees rather than through a third party.
  • We remain devoted to providing all our employees with the many opportunities available throughout Sinclair,” commented Jason Wildenstein, VP/General Manager of WJAC.