TEGNA announced today that Julie Eisenman has been named president and general manager of WNEP, the ABC affiliate in Pennsylvania’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton market, effective June 14.
“Julie’s experience as a journalist, news leader and mentor make her an exceptional choice for president and general manager at WNEP. A native of Pennsylvania, Julie understands the strengths of WNEP and what the station means to the community. With her creative and collaborative approach, she’ll play a key role leading the team as they continue to serve all of Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania.”
Lynn Beall, EVP and COO of media operations, TEGNA
Eisenman will be responsible for overseeing the station’s content, sales, brand, and operations across all platforms, as well as defining and executing the station’s vision and strategy. Eisenman replaces Chuck Morgan, who retired in April.
The new President and GM is a Clarion University of Pennsylvania graduate with a degree in communications. She is also a fellowship recipient of Northwestern University’s Media Management Seminar for Television Executives and a fellow with the Carole Kneeland Project for Responsible Journalism.
With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network, Twist and Quest.
