Duties:
– Undefeated Texas AP “Best Radio Newscast” winner (2018 & 2019), runner-up “Best Digital” for KTSA.com (2019); named Texas Association of Broadcasters “Best Radio Reporter” (2022).
– Increased pageviews on KTSA.com five-fold within three years; transform site from underperformer to top 2
performer (users & pageviews) in the entire company.
– Serve as de facto assistant program director — oversee all digital non-sales content, all news operations; backup
OM/PD when absent, represent station management to corporate and network partners.
– Increase overall station ratings, biggest gains 18-49 and 25-54; beat other market news/talkers P25-54.
– Negotiate affiliation agreements with multiple networks to double access to industry-leading national content.
– Launched video initiatives, creating new audience interaction paths and sponsorship opportunities.
– Regularly cover events in Texas for ABC News Radio.
– Anchor half-hourly newscasts weekday afternoons.
2022 TAB Best Radio Reporter
Charles E. Green Awards for Excellence in Journalism, awarded annually by the Headliners Foundation in partnership with the Texas Managing Editors (TME) and the Texas Association of Broadcasters (TAB)
Excellent range of news stories presented by Mr. Foley, carried effectively through his authoritative command while still breaking through with an engaging and approachable vocal delivery. Additionally, this winning submission features clear writing and strong audio craft via use of select sound cuts to bolster the listener experience.
Victor Hernandez
WBUR Boston Chief Content Officer
(Award judge)
2019 TAPB Best Radio Newscast — Texas News Radio, October 21, 2019
The station had the story covered from all angles and didn’t forget about the rest of the day’s news. Solid delivery from the anchors and reporters that gave a sense of urgency without hyperbole.
– Associated Press
2018 TAPB Best Radio Newscast — Texas News Radio, March 19, 2018
Great mix of local, state and national news delivered in bite-size pieces that the audience can easily understand and use.
– Associated Press
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