The station group promotes her from news director at its KTVU-KICU San Francisco. She succeeds Sheila Oliver, who is leaving to be SVP-GM of Fox’s WFLD-WPWR Chicago.
Amber Eikel Named GM Of Fox Duopoly In Seattle
Amber Eikel today was named senior vice president and general manager of the Fox’s KCPQ (Fox) and KZJO (MNT) Seattle. She assumes this position immediately and succeeds Sheila Oliver, who is leaving to be SVP-GM of Fox’s WFLD-WPWR Chicago.
Jack Abernethy, chief executive officer of Fox Television Stations, said: “I am delighted to welcome Amber, one of our strongest news directors, to the general manager team. Her knowledge of the market and extensive local news experience will certainly be an asset in continuing to grow and lead the Seattle stations.”
Most recently, Eikel was VP-news director of KTVU-KICU, Fox’s duopoly in San Francisco, since 2017. Prior to that, she was the duopoly’s assistant news director.
Previously, Eikel was executive producer at KIRO Seattle, and before that, KTNV Las Vegas. Earlier in her career, she was a senior producer for WTMJ Milwaukee.
Eikel began her career as a producer, executive producer, and interim news director for KMIR Palm Springs, Calif.
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