Sinclair Names Michael Beadnell Vice President and General Manager of WRGB and WCWN in Albany, New York

ALBANY, N.Y. - July 29, 2026 - Sinclair today announced the appointment of Michael Beadnell as Vice President and General Manager of WRGB/CBS6 and WCWN/CW15 in Albany, New York.

An Albany native, Beadnell has spent more than 25 years in the broadcast industry serving New York's Capital Region. Most recently, he served as Director of Sales for WRGB and WCWN, a position he assumed in 2022 after serving as Local Sales Manager for the stations.

"Michael's deep roots in the Capital Region, proven leadership, and commitment to serving our viewers, advertisers, and community make him the right person to lead WRGB and WCWN into the future," said Rob Weisbord, Chief Operating Officer and President of Local Media at Sinclair. "His strategic vision has helped drive the stations' success, and I look forward to seeing him build on that momentum in this new role."

"It is an incredible honor to lead a station that has been part of my life since childhood," said Beadnell. "I look forward to working alongside the talented team at CBS6 and CW15 as we continue to serve our community, strengthen our local partnerships, and deliver exceptional news, programming, and viewer experiences across every platform."

About Sinclair

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE!, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts.

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