Scripps-owned CBS affiliated television stations in Norfolk, Virginia, WTKR-WGNT, have promoted news director Ed Reams to general manager and news director.

Reams will continue to oversee the news product and other aspects of the station to ensure it continues to effectively serve the people of Hampton Roads. 

Born and raised in Norfolk, Reams joined the station in July 2024 after spending three years as the general manager of WREX in Rockford, Illinois.

“Hampton Roads is home for me. I was born in Norfolk and have deep roots here,” said Reams. “I am honored and humbled to be able to work alongside this talented group of people who have such a strong history in this community for their journalistic excellence, creativity, service to the community and quality advertiser performance.”

This may be a growing trend in the the industry. Last month, Graham Media’s Orlando CBS affiliate WKMG promoted Autumn Jones to vice president and general manager and news director.

Jones, joined the station as news director in April 2025 and will now oversee both news operations and general management functions for the Graham Media Group station.