Gray Media Names Jessica Laszewski as General Manager of WSAW in Wausau, Wisconsin

Company Overview - Gray Media, Inc. is the largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets in the United States, serving 113 television markets that reach approximately 37 percent of US television households [6] - The company operates 78 markets with the top-rated television station and 99 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station during 2024 [6] - Gray Media also owns the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 44 markets and offers digital marketing strategies through Gray Digital Media [6] Leadership Promotion - Jessica Laszewski has been promoted to General Manager of WSAW, the CBS affiliate in Wausau, Wisconsin, effective July 21, 2025 [1] - Prior to this promotion, she served as News Director at Gray Television's WMTV (NBC) in Madison, Wisconsin, where she led the station to become 1 in news viewership and achieved significant digital transformation [3] Achievements and Recognition - Under Jessica's leadership, WMTV received the RTDNA Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for "Overall Excellence" in 2022, 2024, and 2025, and earned nine Regional Murrow Awards in 2025 alone [3] - WMTV has consistently received more top honors than any other station in its division since 2022, including being named Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Station of the Year and News Operation of the Year [3] Professional Background - Jessica has previously held positions as News Director at WSAW (CBS) and WNDU (NBC), and has experience in producing and executive producing roles at various other television stations [4] - She is actively involved in the journalism community, serving on multiple boards and committees, including the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council and the Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association [5]