Carrie Hibbeler Joins KCTV As Director Of Audience Engagement

Gray Television’s CBS affiliate KCTV Kansas City has hired Carrie Hibbeler to be its director of audience engagement. She joins after 18 years at WDAF Kansas City as community affairs director and executive producer.

“Carrie is one of the most connected, most caring leaders in Kansas City—and we are excited to add her talents and her voice to our station,” said Curtis Miles KCTV GM. “She’s a dynamic manager who will have an immediate impact on many levels.”

In her new role, Hibbeler will be tasked with developing and leading the station’s community outreach efforts, along with coordinating sales and future marketing programs.

In addition, Hibbeler will oversee day-to-day operations for KCTV 5’s flagship morning lifestyle show KCTV 5 News at 9am.

The award-winning Hibbeler started her career in Kansas City in 1990 serving in community-centric roles including director of sales promotion for KSMO, executive director at the Kansas City Radio Broadcasters Association, and president and strategic consultant for Promotion House Inc.