Chris Way has been named vp and GM of Scripps-owned Omaha, Neb. CBS affiliate KMTV.
“Chris possesses the ideal combination of management experience with expertise in technology and a true recognition of the importance of digital for both our news audiences and our advertisers,” said Debbie Turner, vp of station operations for Scripps. “We see tremendous opportunities in Omaha where we can really influence the market and positively impact the community through our combined television and radio operations.”
Way last worked for Lakana in Los Angeles working on business development and client services for the content manager platform provider. He was the director of digital media for KLAS in Las Vegas, Nevada and as director of new media for The New York Times. He’s also worked at KFOR in Oklahoma City, and KFMB in San Diego.