KPHO-KTVK in Phoenix, Ariz. has promoted Kevin James to vice president and general manager. James currently serves as director of sales and is replacing Ed Munson, who retired in September.
“Kevin has great strategic vision for CBS5 and 3TV and he understands the opportunities in our industry. I look forward to seeing great growth and success under his leadership,” said Patrick McCreery, Meredith Local Media Group President
James joined Meredith as the local sales manager at KPHO in 2005. He was promoted to General Sales Manager at Meredith’s Fox affiliate in Las Vegas, KVVU, in 2013. He returned to Phoenix in 2017 for the Director of Sales position.
Prior to joining Meredith, James worked as National Sales Manager at WLFL-WB22 in Raleigh, N.C. He also worked in sales positions at WTWB-WB20 in Greensboro, N.C., and WMFR-WTCK in High Point, N.C.