Gray Media Announces Two General Manager Moves

Company Moves - Gray Media announced the appointment of Shannon Booth as the new General Manager of WOWT (NBC) in Omaha, Nebraska, succeeding Jim McKernan who is retiring after 44 years in broadcasting [1] - Jacque Harms will take over Shannon's previous role as General Manager of KOLN (CBS) and KSNB (NBC) in Lincoln, Nebraska, as well as KNOP (NBC) and KNPL (CBS) in North Platte, Nebraska [1] Leadership Background - Shannon Booth has over eight years of experience overseeing market-leading television, digital, and streaming products in various Nebraska communities and has held multiple management positions at KCRG in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for 18 years [3] - Jacque Harms has a media career spanning over 35 years, starting at KNOP in North Platte and previously serving as General Manager of WTOK (ABC) in Meridian, Mississippi, and KKTV (CBS) in Colorado Springs [5][6] Company Overview - Gray Media, Inc. is the largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets in the U.S., serving 113 television markets and reaching approximately 37% of U.S. television households [7] - The company operates 78 markets with the top-rated television station and 99 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station during 2024, along with the largest Telemundo Affiliate group [7]