TEGNA Appoints Tim Thomas to Lead WXIA-WATL in Atlanta and WMAZ in Macon
Key Highlights
- ➤Tim Thomas appointed to lead WXIA-WATL in Atlanta and WMAZ in Macon
- ➤Kristie Gonzales named vice president of ad sales for Northeast and Southeast regions
- ➤TEGNA operates 64 local television stations across 51 U.S. markets
Expert Statements
Joan Barrett, Group general manager for TEGNA’s Northeast and Southeast regions
“Tim is a visionary leader who blends operational excellence with clear insight into what drives our future growth and success”
Joan Barrett, Group general manager for TEGNA’s Northeast and Southeast regions
“We are confident he will bring that same passion, energy, and proven track record to the Atlanta and Macon markets.”
Tim Thomas, President and general manager of TEGNA Florida
“I was at WXIA earlier in my career, and I’m excited to return to continue the station’s success across platforms”
Tim Thomas, President and general manager of TEGNA Florida
“I’m looking forward to working with the teams in Atlanta and Macon to create meaningful content and to develop new opportunities that will increase our impact for viewers and advertisers.”
MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that it has appointed Tim Thomas to lead WXIA, the company’s NBC affiliate in Atlanta, its sister station, WATL, and WMAZ, the CBS affiliate in Macon. He will be responsible for overseeing station operations across platforms and driving results for advertisers.
Thomas brings a proven track record of innovation and performance to the position. An experienced media executive with more than two decades of leadership across broadcast, digital, and station operations, Thomas is currently serving as president and general manager of TEGNA Florida, leading the company’s Tampa-St. Petersburg and Jacksonville operations and overseeing a multi-market strategy focused on audience growth, revenue, streaming and operational performance.
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