Kizer Named WQAD GM

Joins Local TV's ABC affiliate in Quad Cities

By Michael Malone -- Broadcasting & Cable, 12/10/2012 4:41:21 PM

Jim Kizer has been named president and general manager at WQAD in Davenport-Rock Island-Moline DMA. WQAD is the ABC affiliate in the Quad Cities. It is owned by Local TV.

Kizer joins the station following sales stints at NRS Media, Tribune Interactive, Insight Media/Comcast Spotlight, The WB and World Now. He was general manager at various Federal Broadcasting stations before ascending to the COO spot, where he ran the company until its sale. "Jim has a wide lens on our industry," said Bobby Lawrence, Local TV LLC CEO. "He has it all -- sales, interactive, operations and product backgrounds. We're thrilled he's joining the team."

Kizer starts in DMA No. 99 December 10. "Television is in my DNA," he said. "I'm pleased to join the Local TV operations in Quad Cities, and can't wait to get started."