TEGNA has promoted four longtime executives into expanded leadership positions, strengthening its executive ranks as the broadcast station owner continues to focus on content, operations, finance and workforce development.
The appointments of Marc Sher, Raquel Amparo, Melissa Jones and Pamela Long to new roles were announced Tuesday by newly-hired TEGNA CEO Patrick Paolini, who joined the company from Fox Corporation last month.
“Each of these individuals has a proven record of measurable results built on experience, strong instincts and sound judgment,” Paolini said in a statement on Tuesday. “As our leadership team continues to grow, these are the qualities that will shape TEGNA’s future.”
Sher has been promoted to Senior Vice President and General Counsel, assuming responsibility for the company’s legal affairs, including compliance, regulatory matters, litigation, contracts and risk management. He joined TEGNA in 2013 and most recently served as Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Secretary. Prior to joining the company, Sher was a partner at communications law firm Dow Lohnes.
Amparo has been named Senior Vice President of Content, where she will oversee content strategy, creation and partnerships across TEGNA’s platforms. An Emmy Award-winning journalist and Kneeland Fellow, Amparo previously served as Vice President of Content for TEGNA’s Texas stations, helping develop multi-platform journalism initiatives. Her background also includes leadership roles with CBS Television Stations, Univision and Fox Television.
Jones, who joined TEGNA in 2016, will serve as Senior Vice President of Human Resources. In her expanded role, she will oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits and organizational development. Jones previously led HR business partner operations across TEGNA’s portfolio of 64 television stations in 51 markets and earlier held human resources leadership positions at General Electric.
Long has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Finance, where she will oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and capital planning. Since joining TEGNA in 2015, Long has led finance teams supporting the company’s business units and has been responsible for revenue optimization, performance metrics and financial analysis. Prior to TEGNA, she held finance and accounting roles at several organizations, including the University of Phoenix and Marriott Vacation Club International.
The appointments come as Paolini continues to shape TEGNA’s executive leadership structure. Earlier this month, the company named Kurt Rao Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Digital Products Officer, a newly-created role that involves direct oversight of TEGNA’s digital products, technology and engineering operations.
TEGNA owns 64 television stations across 51 U.S. markets, reaching nearly 39 percent of TV households nationwide. The broadcaster currently operates as a standalone, subsidiary business of Nexstar Media Group due to an ongoing antitrust lawsuit.
