Susie Doucette-Pyle Named GM Of KTBC Austin

Fox Television Stations today appointed Susie Doucette-Pyle senior vice president and general manager of its Austin, Texas, O&O KTBC, overseeing business and operations.

Jack Abernethy, chief executive officer of FTS, said: “Susie has done a stellar job in leading our Houston sales team. Her extensive knowledge of the broadcast industry and strategic approach to our business make her the ideal choice as we look to maintain and grow KTBC’s position in the Austin market. It is fortunate when succession planning allows for the best candidates to come from within and I am confident that she is up to the challenge of being a FOX general manager.”

Doucette-Pyle has been with FTS for 25 years. She has spent the last 21 years at its duopoly in Houston, KRIV (Fox) and KTXH (MNT), where she started as local sales manager and was promoted to vice president and general sales manager in 2012.

Prior to that, Doucette-Pyle began her career in sales at Petry Television as a sales assistant before becoming an account executive for FTS, and later an account executive for Fox Station Sales.

She began her career in the media industry as an intern and weekend writer for ABC-owned KTRK Houston.

A graduate of the University of Houston, Doucette-Pyle holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in radio and television. She is also a graduate of the NAB’s Broadcast Leadership Training Program and True North Leadership Development Program.