Andrés Chaparro has been appointed vice president and general manager for KXXV and KRHD, The E.W. Scripps Company’s (NASDAQ: SSP) ABC affiliates in the Waco/Temple/Bryan, Texas, market, effective Monday, Oct. 25.
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Chaparro was most recently president and general manager of KDEN, the Telemundo station in Denver, Colorado.
Previously, he served in various sales leadership positions in Dallas and Chicago.
During his tenure at KDEN, he demonstrated a deep commitment to journalism and serving the community by dramatically expanding the news operation and eventually winning “Station of Year” from the Colorado Broadcasters Association in 2018.
“Andrés has a record of creating partnerships with businesses and community organizations to become a leader in community engagement, most notably in outreach to the Hispanic community,” said Scripps Local Media President Brian Lawlor. “He is a recognized leader for innovation and journalistic integrity, and he will help drive KXXV and KRHD’s success.”
Chaparro has experience building strong culture within stations and building a local news brand within the community, with a special focus on promoting awareness around public health and education issues. He launched the largest and most comprehensive voter registration campaign in Spanish in partnership with the Colorado Secretary of State.
“I look forward to working with the great team at KXXV and KRHD,” said Chaparro. “Together, we can continue their meaningful work of serving Central Texas and the Brazos Valley by strengthening relationships with local businesses and the community and empowering and bettering the lives of our communities through thoughtful, reliable and honest information.”
Chaparro has a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Advertising from Politécnico Grancolombiano University in Colombia, South America.
He has served on non-profit boards, including the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, American Diabetes Association, Colorado Broadcasters Association, EPIC – Executives Partnering to Invest in Children, the Early Childhood Leadership Commission and more.
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UPDATE APRIL 2022
Scripps names Andrés Chaparro VP and GM of WSFL in Miami
April 11, 2022
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has appointed Andrés Chaparro to the role of vice president and general manager for WSFL, Scripps’ CW affiliate in Miami, effective Monday, May 2.
Andrés Chaparro appointed to the role of vice president and general manager for WSFL,
Chaparro has served as vice president and general manager of KXXV and KRHD, the Scripps ABC affiliates in the Waco/Temple/Bryan, Texas, market, since October 2021. At KXXV/KRHD, he led KXXV’s high level of performance and community commitment and has expanded KRHD’s news operation to better serve the southern part of the market.
“Andrés has a record of bringing businesses and the community together, creating valuable partnerships and engaging with audiences,” said Local Media President Brian Lawlor. “With his strong business relationships in Miami and commitment to quality, objective journalism, we know Andrés will help drive WSFL’s success.”
Chaparro has experience building strong culture within stations and building a local news brand within the community, with a special focus on promoting awareness around public health and education issues. He launched the largest and most comprehensive Spanish-language voter registration campaign in partnership with the Colorado Secretary of State.
“I look forward to working with the great team at WSFL,” Chaparro said. “Together, we can continue their meaningful work of serving Miami by strengthening relationships with local businesses and the community while empowering and bettering the lives of our audiences through thoughtful, reliable and honest information.”
Chaparro has a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Advertising from Politécnico Grancolombiano University in Colombia, South America. He has served on nonprofit boards, including the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, American Diabetes Association, Colorado Broadcasters Association, EPIC – Executives Partnering to Invest in Children, the Early Childhood Leadership Commission and more.
(This post was taken from a Scripps press release)
