Johnny Green Jr. has been promoted to president and general manager of CBS’ local operations in New York, the network announced. (Drew Hyman / CBS News)As general manager, Green will be in charge of the New York stations’ business operations and its newscasts. In February, the company named Darryll Green vice president and general manager of CBS’ two stations in Miami. Following The Times’ investigation into the problems within the CBS stations group, CBS Chief Executive George Cheeks met with leaders of the National Assn. of Black Journalists, who pressed for greater accountability and diversity at the New York station.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 07, 2021 09:56 UTC