Sinclair names Sierra Horton VP, GM of WTGS in Savannah and WGXA in Macon, Georgia

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SAVANNAH, Ga. — Sinclair announced the appointment of Sierra Horton as vice president and general manager of WTGS (FOX) in Savannah and WGXA (FOX/ABC) in Macon, Georgia.

A Savannah native, Horton joined Sinclair in 2017 and has advanced through a series of leadership roles supporting both WTGS and WGXA. Most recently, she served as station manager for the stations.

“Sierra's deep knowledge of the Savannah and Macon markets, combined with her commitment to our employees, clients and communities, makes her the right leader to build on the strong foundation at these stations,” said Rob Weisbord, chief operating officer and president of Local Media at Sinclair.

“I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue growing with Sinclair and to lead the talented teams in Savannah and Macon,” said Horton. “Together, we'll continue fostering a collaborative workplace culture where employees feel valued and empowered to succeed while strengthening the trusted relationships that connect our stations with the viewers, clients and communities we proudly serve.”

About Sinclair:

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE!, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts.

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