Wolfertz Upped to President and GM of WTAE-TV Pittsburgh

Predecessor Hayes named Hearst senior VP and group head

By Alicia Barber -- Broadcasting & Cable, 5/23/2013 2:13:21 PM

Charles W. Wolfertz III has been named president and general manager of Hearst Television's WTAE-TV, Pittsburgh's ABC affiliate, effective June 1. He will stepping into the position formerly held by Michael J. Hayes, who was promoted to senior VP and group head, Hearst Television Inc., working from the company's New York office.

Prior to his promotion, Wolfertz spent a year as the station's general sales manager.

"Chuck is a next-generation media executive with a successful record of local television management experience," said David Barrett, chairman and CEO, Hearst Television. "He has played a major role in the station's sales and customer service initiatives in the Pittsburgh market, and is the ideal leader to continue to build upon the great legacy of WTAE."