Sheila Oliver has been named senior vice president and general manager of the Fox-owned Chicago duopoly WFLD and WPWR.
“Sheila is a Fox Television Stations veteran of both news and sales who leads with her Midwestern charm so she is the perfect choice to elevate Fox Chicago to the next level,” said Jack Abernethy, chief executive officer of Fox Television Stations.
“I am beyond thrilled to be given the opportunity to head up the team at WFLD and WPWR and to return to my Midwest roots,” said Oliver. “Chicago is a great media market and a tremendous sports town – a city that is vibrant with culture and diversity. I will always look back with fondness on my time with the Fox team in Seattle and I look forward to cheering them on as they continue to build upon the momentum and success of our time together.”
Oliver has been with the Fox Television Stations since 2002. Most recently, she was the senior vice president and general manager of Fox owned KCPQ and KZJO in Seattle. Before that, Oliver spent six years as the svp and gm of KMSP and WFTC in Minneapolis, and before that, served as the duopoly’s vp of sales for over 10 years. She’s also worked as as the vp and general sales manager of KSAZ and KUTP in Phoenix. Earlier in her career, Oliver was a general manager for WTVR in Richmond, Virginia and WCGV-WVTV in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She began her career in broadcasting at WUPW in Toledo, OH and 97.9 WJLB FM in Detroit.