TEGNA Recruits Seasoned Television Executive Mellynda Hartel to Lead Florida Stations
Key Highlights
- ➤TEGNA names Mellynda Hartel president and general manager of three Florida stations
- ➤Hartel brings more than 30 years leading television operations across major U.S. markets
- ➤Hartel most recently led FOX stations KTVU and KICU in San Francisco
- ➤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
“Mellynda is a highly respected leader in our industry, known for her strategic vision, ability to develop strong teams and track record of driving growth and innovation”
Joan Barrett, Group general manager for TEGNA’s Northeast and Southeast regions
“She brings a combination of experience, creativity and a passion for local media that will help us strengthen our connection with Florida communities, grow audiences and create new opportunities for our advertising partners.”
Mellynda Hartel, President and general manager of TEGNA’s Florida stations
“First Coast News and WTSP are among TEGNA’s strongest stations, with newsrooms that have earned the trust of their communities”
Mellynda Hartel, President and general manager of TEGNA’s Florida stations
“I’m eager to help them build on that legacy by creating new opportunities for our viewers to access trusted content and new solutions for our business partners.”
Hartel brings more than 30 years of experience leading station operations across major U.S. media markets
MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TEGNA (NASDAQ: NXST) today named accomplished television executive Mellynda Hartel president and general manager of its three Florida stations, WTLV and WJXX, the NBC and ABC affiliates in Jacksonville known as First Coast News, and WTSP, the company’s CBS affiliate in Tampa.
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