Sinclair Broadcast Group has promoted the general sales manager of its Sioux City CBS/FOX operation to general manager.
Kathan Jager has been at FOX 44 (KPTH) and CBS affiliate KMEG/14 since 2012. Sinclair owns KPTH and operates KMEG through a joint sales agreement with Waitt Broadcasting.
Prior to joining KMEG/KPTH, Jager worked in sales at two other Sioux City media outlets for a combined 26 years.
“With over 30 years in media and all of those years in the Sioux City market, Kathan is extremely well suited to take the helm and will undoubtedly have an impact on the community, our viewers, advertisers and the station,” said Steve Marks, EVP & Chief Operating Officer of Sinclair’s television group, in a news release.
“I am honored to be asked to the lead the team at KMEG/KPTH,” Jager said in the news release. “This is a group of outstanding professionals that make a daily positive influence in the communities we serve. We will continue to strive to bring excellent reporting and customer service to our clients and viewers.”
Sinclair’s Sioux City group competes with a Quincy Media NBC affiliate and a Nexstar ABC affiliate.