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Eric Walters has been appointed as the new General Manager of KNOE-TV and KAQY-LD in Monroe, Louisiana. With a successful track record in TV management, he aims to enhance viewer engagement and expand local news programming. Prior to this, Walters served as General Manager in Idaho and has a rich history of increasing ratings and launching newscasts, including those catering to diverse audiences. His leadership is anticipated to strengthen the local news landscape in Monroe.
Monroe, Louisiana Welcomes New General Manager for Local TV Stations
Eric Walters has been appointed as the next General Manager of KNOE-TV and KAQY-LD, effective September 1, 2025. KNOE-TV serves as the CBS affiliate while KAQY-LD operates as the ABC affiliate in Monroe, Louisiana. Both stations are part of Gray Media, a prominent player in the American television industry.
Walters currently holds the position of General Manager at KMVT (CBS) and KSVT-LD (FOX) in Twin Falls, Idaho. During his tenure in Twin Falls, he successfully boosted ratings across all newscasts and increased the digital content available to viewers on various platforms. These accomplishments demonstrate his ability to enhance viewer engagement and accessibility to news.
Prior to his role in Idaho, Walters served as the News Director at Gray-owned WDBJ (CBS) and WZBJ-LD (MyNetwork) in Roanoke, Virginia. His leadership resulted in an impressive growth in ratings for WDBJ and earned the station back-to-back Edward R. Murrow awards, a prestigious recognition in journalism. Furthermore, he expanded the station’s programming by launching several newscasts, including a weekly Spanish language digital news program, catering to a diverse audience.
Before joining Gray Media in 2020, Walters established his reputation in the industry as the news director at CBS affiliate WBTW-TV in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. His noteworthy contributions to journalism were recognized in 2019 when he was named News Director of the Year by the Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas.
Background of Gray Media
Gray Media is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and is recognized as the largest owner of local television stations in the United States, reaching about 37% of U.S. TV households. The company operates 113 television markets nationwide, with a notable presence in 78 markets that boast the highest-rated local television stations.
Walters’ Educational Background
Eric Walters holds a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. His educational background, coupled with years of practical experience in various leadership roles within the television industry, equips him with the skills necessary to drive KNOE-TV and KAQY-LD toward future success.
As Walters prepares to take on his new role in Monroe, there are high expectations for his leadership to enhance the local news landscape and to further engage the community through innovative programming and digital initiatives. His proven track record in boosting ratings and launching engaging content positions him as a strategic choice for the General Manager of these important local stations.
The community looks forward to seeing how Eric Walters’ leadership will shape KNOE-TV and KAQY-LD in the coming years, following a clear path of progress established through his previous roles in television broadcasting.
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