I solve problems and build for the long term. I seek alignment on the vision and create a culture which includes focus, relentless execution, strong ethics and integrity. I am results oriented but understand that I achieve my goals when I help those around me achieve their goals. I bring 30 years of experience turning around organizations, leading mergers and acquisitions, and driving cost reductions through sharp strategy and strong negotiation. I mentor teams and former colleagues to deliver outstanding results while staying focused on long-term value and community impact.

Stan Knott

I solve problems and build for the long term. I seek alignment on the vision and create a culture which includes focus, relentless execution, strong ethics and integrity. I am results oriented but understand that I achieve my goals when I help those around me achieve their goals. I bring 30 years of experience turning around organizations, leading mergers and acquisitions, and driving cost reductions through sharp strategy and strong negotiation. I mentor teams and former colleagues to deliver outstanding results while staying focused on long-term value and community impact.

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I solve problems and build for the long term. I seek alignment on the vision and create a culture which includes focus, relentless execution, strong ethics and integrity. I am results oriented but understand that I achieve my goals when I help those around me achieve their goals.

I bring 30 years of experience turning around organizations, leading mergers and acquisitions, and driving cost reductions through sharp strategy and strong negotiation. I mentor teams and former colleagues to deliver outstanding results while staying focused on long-term value and community impact.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Consultant for M&A and Organizational Leadership at Rincon Broadcasting Group
March 25, 2025 - August 25, 2025
Consultant on mergers & acquisitions and organizational leadership; identified more than $6M in synergies and advised on acquisition setups valued around $100M.
Chief Operating Officer at Standard Media / Community News Media
April 18, 2018 - April 25, 2025
Oversee market leadership teams, daily operations, budgeting, forecasting and capital expenditures; led M&A, key contract negotiations with programmers and vendors, and preeminent innovation projects; guided stations through the pandemic and grew news audience.
Key client emphasis at Pyramid Consulting, LLC
February 1, 2017 - April 1, 2018
Domestic-focused engagements including ATSC 3.0 consultation, leadership training, Mergers & Acquisitions, broadcast station operation, news & marketing, and multi-platform distribution.
Vice President Broadcast Markets / Director News & Marketing at Media General
June 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Managed operations at 12 television stations/digital outlets; corporate lead for News and Marketing; led M&A projects including Young Broadcasting acquisition and merger; built national newsroom and content exchange center.
Vice President General Manager / VP News & Marketing at WKRN TV / Young Broadcasting
October 1, 2010 - June 1, 2013
General Manager of Nashville’s ABC affiliate; led acquisitions and integrations; launched nonlinear platforms; doubled profits in four years and advanced digital content strategies; negotiated sports contracts.
Vice President General Manager at WOFL/WRBL/WOGX TV (Fox Television)
June 1, 2002 - August 1, 2010
General Manager for Orlando/ Ocala Fox O&O and UPN/My Net; grew market share from #5 to #2; merged three stations; launched local news expansion; first Fox O&O to secure paid retransmission contract; negotiated major sports deals.
Vice President General Manager at WDAF TV / Fox Television
February 1, 1998 - June 1, 2002
General Manager; led station from #3 to #2; strengthened sales, news, marketing; managed sports contracts with Chiefs and Royals.
Vice President General Manager at WBRC TV (Fox Television)
June 1, 1995 - February 1, 1998
Led affiliate switches; helped the station reach market leadership and at times top-earning status among ABC affiliates in the U.S.; developed early digital strategy and community campaigns.
Vice President News at WBRC TV (Great American/Taft)
October 1, 1991 - June 1, 1995
Led news operations; launched additional morning news hours; improved digital weather coverage and community-focused revenue-generating specials.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Auburn University
January 1, 1980 - January 2, 2026
Center for Creative Leadership at High Point, North Carolina
January 1, 1992 - January 2, 2026
Poynter Institute at Tampa, Florida
January 1, 1992 - January 2, 2026
Executive Technique at Chicago, Illinois
January 1, 1993 - January 2, 2026

Qualifications

Nielsen Alliance Panel
January 1, 2023 - January 2, 2026
Fox Board of Governors
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Leadership Nashville
January 1, 2013 - January 2, 2026
Tennessee Broadcasters Association
January 1, 2011 - January 2, 2026
Birmingham Southern President’s Council
January 1, 1997 - January 2, 2026
Alabama Broadcasters Association
January 1, 1996 - January 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications

Experience Level

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