The former Meredith Corp. executive takes over Fox’s WJZY and WMYT in North Carolina.
DMA 24
Kieran Clarke Named GM Of Fox In Charlotte
Fox Television Stations today appointed Kieran Clarke vice president and general manager of the Fox duopoly in Charlotte, N.C. (DMA 24), which comprises WJZY (Fox) and WMYT (MNT.
Clarke succeeds Karen Adams who left in July to become VP of corporate initiatives at FTS. Clarke’s position is effective in September.
Previously, Clarke was EVP-GM at Meredith Corp., where he led business development and strategies. Prior to that, he was VP-GM of KPTV and KPDX in Portland, Ore.
Earlier in his career, Clarke was VP-GM of KWBP Portland.
A graduate of Curry College in Milton, Mass., Clarke holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in business management.
Comments (16)
kendra campbell says:
August 26, 2015 at 1:01 pm
One word of advice: Rent.
Michelle Underwood says:
August 26, 2015 at 2:54 pm
FOX eats its young. Too bad because he’s a good guy.
Matthew Castonguay says:
August 26, 2015 at 4:00 pm
Actually, there are a lot of senior management in the Fox group that have been there for quite a long time.
alicia farmer says:
August 26, 2015 at 3:15 pm
WJZY’s news product is a complete disaster. NSI hashmarks – courtesy of previous GM and News Director. Deep hole.
Matthew Castonguay says:
August 26, 2015 at 3:39 pm
That’s exactly what someone with real chops looks for. A real chance to make a mark, as opposed to be a caretaker of something that already works.
Wagner Pereira says:
August 26, 2015 at 10:43 pm
Rocker – That’s why he’s a Former GM and not a current one.
Cameron Miller says:
August 27, 2015 at 7:36 am
Beat it Insider, no one likes you!
Wagner Pereira says:
August 28, 2015 at 4:13 am
Go look in the mirror
Michelle Underwood says:
August 26, 2015 at 4:15 pm
Rocker, do you report directly to Abernathy or Swanson?
Michael Castengera says:
August 26, 2015 at 4:17 pm
The last GM hire from Meredith at that station was poison.
Chris Woodard says:
August 26, 2015 at 4:24 pm
Love the banter. Good luck, Kieran!
Mark Annas says:
August 26, 2015 at 4:42 pm
Fox and the employees of WJZY and WMYR are lucky to get Kieran! Talented, experienced and an all around terrific guy!
Matthew Castonguay says:
August 26, 2015 at 4:48 pm
TheVoiceofTruth, are all your posts as substance-free as these?
Ruth Stroman says:
September 1, 2015 at 4:09 am
Hilarious. The guy tears down everything he touches, sneaky and has no clue as to how to run anything except his mouth. Good luck, Charlotte. You’re gonna need it.