CBS Stations President Tom Canedo has announced that KSTW-TV Seattle executive Joe Freni is taking over the role as Vice President and Station Manager of CBS News and Stations’ local businesses in Seattle.
“Throughout his nearly 10-year career with The CW Seattle, Joe has done a terrific job of earning the respect and trust of his colleagues, the station’s clients, and community partners,” Canedo said.
“With Kevin Walsh – the longtime general manager of both our San Francisco and Seattle businesses – now 100 percent focused on the Bay Area; we are pleased to place the leadership responsibilities for our Seattle properties in Joe’s experienced and very capable hands.”
Since 2017, Freni has held the position of vice president and director of sales and marketing for The CW Seattle, and he first joined KSTW in 2012 when he came aboard to become their national sales manager.
“I am thankful for this wonderful opportunity to lead The CW Seattle and work with Tom and the rest of the team at CBS News and Stations,” Freni said.
“I am excited to partner with my colleagues both here in Seattle and across our group to strategize future growth opportunities for The CW Seattle in terms of local content development, community engagement, and making sure our station continues to be a place where our team members feel valued and respected.”
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