With work experience over 20 years, Ken is nowadays working at WCYB/WEMT/CW4 as a News Director. Ken received his education from 1977 to 1982 at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Ken can be found in Bristol, Virginia. To contact directly with Ken, you can search for their phone number or email or find full information by requesting access to Ken Smith's further details on this website.
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Last updated May 31, 2024
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News Director
As News Director, I oversee all staff and production of almost 40 hours of news content each week on NBC affiliate WCYB and FOX affiliate WEMT as well as WCYB.com and our mobile platforms.
from May 2011
Freelance Media Consultant
Work with TV stations to improve product, ratings and revenue. Consult clients on advertising buys, getting the most bang for their bucks. Consult venture capitalists and investors on tradit...
Sep 2009 — May 2011
News Director
Launched news operation from scratch, created 9pm hour news.
Hired staff, formatted newscasts, designed newsroom, bought equipment.
Launched 10pm news and two hour morning news programs.
Hi...
Mar 2000 — Aug 2009
News Director
Created start-up news operation, bought equipment , hired staff.
Provided daily editorial content to FOX News Channel and FOX affiliates.
Created daily Health Newsbreaks and sponsored segmen...
Jan 1999 — Mar 2000
General Manager/Vice-President of Operations
Increased sign-on/sign-off ratings, named fastest growing WB affiliate in US.
Implemented spot rate increases, acquired programming, set program grids.
Served as Executive Producer of WNAB s...
Feb 1998 — Jan 1999
Vice-President of Production
Supervised various projects including live sports programming, studio productions, TV show pilots and program development for Speer Communications.
Responsible for staffing, overall producti...
Sep 1996 — Feb 1998
Executive News Producer
Supervised staff, in charge of daily newsroom operations and editorial content.
Conducted employee reviews, scheduling, produced news specials and breaking news coverage.
Raised ratings for...
Mar 1995 — Sep 1996
Education
1977 — 1982
Occupations
Executive
Director
Counselor
Manager
Operations Manager
Advisor
FAQs about Ken Smith
What's the main profession of Ken Smith?
This professional's job is News Director at WCYB-TV/WEMT-TV
What jobs is Ken Smith a professional at?
Ken is a professional Executive and Director jobs.
Where does Ken Smith live?
Bristol, Virginia is the place where Ken Smith lives
How many companies did Ken Smith work at?
Ken Smith worked at eight jobs.
Does Ken Smith have personal webpage or blog?
The expert`s website is http://wcyb.com.
What education does Ken Smith have?
Ken studied at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville from 1977 to 1982.
What are the awards Ken Smith received?
This professional received awards and these awards are: Outstanding News Operation in Virginia 2012 - Virginia Associated Press Broadcasters Association.
What is professional industry that Ken Smith worked in?
Ken Smith works in Broadcast Media industry.