Sinclair Broadcast Group appoints Amy Calvert as VP/GM for KOKH, KOCB

Sinclair today announced Amy Calvert has been named Vice President/General Manager of KOKH/FOX and KOCB, Sinclair’s television stations in Oklahoma City.

Calvert joins Sinclair from KJRH, the Scripps Media television station in Tulsa, where she most recently served as VP/GM.

In making the announcement, Rob Weisbord, Sinclair’s Chief Operating Officer and President of Local Media, said, “Amy is a seasoned executive with deep roots in Oklahoma. We are excited she has joined Sinclair to lead our stations in Oklahoma City and we look forward to strengthening our bonds in the community as we continue to grow the stations.”

Calvert has held several leadership positions across the broadcast industry, including GM at GEB America and Director of Creative Services at TV Guide Networks.

Calvert is a longtime OAB Board Member and previous Chairwoman of the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters. She also serves on the board of the Tulsa Regional Chamber, and the Child Advocacy Network of Oklahoma. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mass Media Communications and Broadcast Journalism from Oral Roberts University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude.

“As a lifelong Oklahoman, I’m honored to join the amazing teams at KOKH, KOCB and the Sinclair Family. My deep love for this state and my passion for local media make me incredibly excited to serve our viewers and community leaders in Oklahoma City and the surrounding communities,” said Calvert.
BCS Bureau