FORT MILL, SC, October 14, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Cedric D. Thomas has been recognized for achievement in the broadcasting industry.

Mr. Thomas currently serves as vice president and general manager for CMG Charlotte, WSOC, WAXN and Telemundo Charlotte, where he has led the organization since 2017. In this capacity, he is responsible for hiring top-tier professionals to oversee the news, sales, promotions, finance and engineering departments. He draws from his extensive experience across all facets of broadcasting. His unique background enables him to integrate these departments seamlessly, a skill set that distinguishes him from many peers who typically ascend through a single discipline.

From 2011 to 2017, Mr. Thomas served as director of sales at WPXI-TV. During this six-year tenure, he further developed his expertise in sales strategy and leadership within a major television market. Prior to that, he was director of sales at WEWS-TV from 2008 to 2011, where he continued to refine his management skills and broaden his understanding of the evolving broadcast industry landscape.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Thomas served as the local sales manager for KDKA-TV from 2000 to 2008. This role provided him with valuable experience in local market dynamics and client relations. His journey began as an operations manager at WTOV9 from 1996 to 2000, where he gained foundational knowledge in broadcast operations and production management.

Having worked in every department within the broadcasting industry, Mr. Thomas possesses a rare ability to "put the entire puzzle together." His comprehensive experience allows him to bridge gaps between production, news and sales — an accomplishment few achieve in the field. This holistic perspective has been instrumental in his rise to executive leadership and continues to inform his approach to managing large teams and complex organizations.

Mr. Thomas earned a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from The University of Akron in Akron in 1996. This academic achievement laid the groundwork for his entry into broadcasting and provided essential skills for presenting factual stories and serving the community — motivations that guided his career choice. In addition to his degree, he graduated from the Broadcast Leadership Training Program, further enhancing his proficiency in media strategies in today's changing broadcasting environment.

Throughout his three decades in the profession, Mr. Thomas has become recognized for his expertise in leadership, bringing people together, fostering community engagement and uniting diverse teams across functions. His ability to synthesize these elements has set him apart as an industry leader.

Born in Cleveland, Mr. Thomas remains committed to advancing the broadcasting industry through innovative management and a dedication to factual storytelling that benefits the communities he serves.

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