Ben Hart
President & Gm Wjcl @WJCL 22
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WORK HISTORY
President & Gm Wjcl @WJCL 22
Savannah, GA, US
Leading a team of dynamic sales, news and media professionals to build a Hearst owned ABC and MeTV affiliate into the premiere choice for Southeast Georgia and South Carolina\'s Lowcountry.Two locations, including a main HQ in Savannah and a Hilton Head Bureau make WJCL22 very nimble for premium unrivaled coverage of the area. Our community focused approach is making a lasting impact in Southeast Georgia and South Carolina. New strategies in digital and Broadcast technology allow a landscape for innovation and best in class results.
EDUCATION
Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication and Media Studies
SKILLS
ABOUT BEN HART
27 year Television executive with extensive experience in journalism, marketing and media. My specialties include large scale coordination, brand management, media advocacy and newscast consultation. My responsibilities over a quarter century have included producing, promoting and covering hundreds of large scale events. As General Manager, in my current role I create partnerships and growth for advertisers and community organizations. I oversee News production, sales management and media distribution on all major platforms (Radio, Television, Digital, Social media and OTT). My passion is community improvement through information and media spotlighting.My expertise, in short, is to make complex opportunities and stories digestible, understandable and attainable.I have been connected to incredible teams for more than 27 years.Together, News teams we have led, have won multiple Emmy awards, Murrow awards, Associated Press, Regional and State Broadcast Awards. NAB Leadership Foundation BLT 2021 Graduate.Hearst Management Institute GraduateHarvard Leadership Training GraduateMississippi State University GraduateNational Association of Broadcasters, the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association & the Georgia Association of Broadcasters Board Chairman 2025.Clifton Strengths - Top 5:Strategic RelatorCommand AchieverSelf Assurance
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