AUSTIN, Texas — KVUE-TV is happy to announce Travis Sattiewhite as its subsequent Information Director. A broadcast veteran with vital expertise, he’s been within the information business since 2002, coming to KVUE from NBC Connecticut, the place he was the Assistant Information Director. Sattiewhite is a local of Houston and thrilled to be returning to his residence state. He’s labored for a number of native information stations in Texas and throughout the nation, in addition to CNN in Atlanta. 

“Travis is a people-first chief who’s captivated with telling tales that assist numerous communities thrive,” stated KVUE President & Common Supervisor Kristie Gonzales. “His native and nationwide information expertise plus his drive to innovate make him the proper match to steer a newsroom in one of many quickest rising markets within the nation. We’re excited to welcome him to the KVUE household!” 

“Having the chance to return residence to Texas and work with the nice journalists at KVUE is a dream come true,” stated Sattiewhite. 

Sattiewhite’s journalism profession has taken him throughout the nation, from Kansas Metropolis to Miami to Harford, holding quite a lot of positions from producer to senior supervisor. He was a part of CNN’s editorial staff masking the 2016 presidential election, and most lately labored as a producer on a documentary “Simply Yesterday: Sandy Hook Ten Years Later.”       

“I’m wanting ahead to embracing Austin’s numerous tradition, figuring out the individuals who name it residence, and, extra importantly, working with the staff to inform the tales which are necessary to the neighborhood,” he stated.

Sattiewhite acquired his Bachelor of Arts diploma from Texas Southern College in 2002. In December of 2022, he accomplished his M.B.A. from Baylor College’s Hankamer Faculty of Enterprise. He’s a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Included and the Nationwide Affiliation of Black Journalists. In his free time, he mentors different journalists and sharpens his mixology abilities at residence.

You possibly can observe Travis on Twitter.  

KVUE-TV is the ABC affiliate in Austin, Texas and owned by TEGNA, Inc. As a neighborhood oriented media outlet, its journalists put a price on offering context whereas pushing for fact. The station has a protracted historical past of delivering impactful journalism, from law-changing investigations supplied by their Defenders staff to Boomtown, a collection devoted to the speedy development and affordability in Austin. In 2021, KVUE was honored with two Lonestar Emmy awards for his or her work in persevering with protection and video journalism. 

KVUE-TV takes pleasure in aligning with companions that make Austin higher. In 2021, KVUE, by means of its partnerships, was capable of assist elevate over 1 million {dollars} to assist these affected by the winter storm, buy & donate college provides for college kids and supply winter coats for youths in want.

Via the TEGNA Basis Grants, they awarded $25,000 to 5 non-profits in Central Texas who present assist to these affected by COVID-19, affordability, site visitors, and home violence. It’s 5 Who Care Awards rejoice the youngsters and adults who give their time and skills to assist others.

As a media firm, KVUE-TV produces over 33 hours of award-winning native information and programming every week with nearly 4 million guests to KVUE.com every month. Along with their on-air product, information and knowledge is on the market by means of their streaming app KVUE+ on Hearth-TV & Roku, together with the KVUE Cell APP, KVUE.com and the KVUE YouTube channel. It’s also possible to observe their social platforms on Fb, Twitter, & Instagram. 

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an progressive media firm that serves the higher good of our communities. As one of the crucial geographically numerous broadcasters within the U.S., TEGNA is a best-in-class operator with 62 tv stations and 4 radio stations in 51 markets from coast to coast. TEGNA is the biggest proprietor of Massive 4 associates within the prime 25 markets amongst unbiased station teams and reaches 41.7 million tv households or roughly 39% of all TV households nationwide. Every month, TEGNA reaches 50 million adults throughout its digital platforms. Throughout Twitter, Fb and Instagram, TEGNA stations have over 31 million social followers. TEGNA has been constantly honored with the business’s prime awards, together with Edward R. Murrow, George Polk, Alfred I. DuPont and Emmy Awards. TEGNA additionally owns main multicast networks Justice Community and Quest. TEGNA Advertising and marketing Options (TMS) provides progressive options to assist companies attain shoppers throughout tv, e mail, social and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, together with Premion, TEGNA’s OTT promoting service. For extra data, go to TEGNA.com. 

SPECTRUM (TIME WARNER CABLE/CHARTER CABLE)

ABC (KVUE D.1): 3 and 1200

Estrella (KVUE D.2): 811 and 1240

The Justice Community (KVUE D.3): 1241

ABC (KVUE D.1): 8250 and 5180

The Justice Community (KVUE D.3): 252 GRANDE

ABC (KVUE D.1): 3 and 803

The Justice Community (KVUE D.3): 272

ABC (KVUE D.1): 3 and 1003

The Justice Community: not carried DIRECTV

The Justice Community: not carried

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