AUSTIN, Texas — KVUE-TV is excited to announce Travis Sattiewhite as its next News Director. A broadcast veteran with significant experience, he’s been in the news industry since 2002, coming to KVUE from NBC Connecticut, where he was the Assistant News Director. Sattiewhite is a native of Houston and thrilled to be returning to his home state. He’s worked for several local news stations in Texas and across the country, as well as CNN in Atlanta.
“Travis is a people-first leader who is passionate about telling stories that help diverse communities thrive,” said KVUE President & General Manager Kristie Gonzales. “His local and national news experience plus his drive to innovate make him the perfect fit to lead a newsroom in one of the fastest growing markets in the country. We’re excited to welcome him to the KVUE family!”
“Having the opportunity to return home to Texas and work with the great journalists at KVUE is a dream come true,” said Sattiewhite.
Sattiewhite’s journalism career has taken him across the country, from Kansas City to Miami to Harford, holding a variety of positions from producer to senior manager. He was part of CNN’s editorial team covering the 2016 presidential election, and most recently worked as a producer on a documentary “Just Yesterday: Sandy Hook Ten Years Later.”
“I am looking forward to embracing Austin’s diverse culture, knowing the people who call it home, and, more importantly, working with the team to tell the stories that are important to the community,” he said.
Sattiewhite received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas Southern University in 2002. In December of 2022, he completed his M.B.A. from Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business. He’s a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated and the National Association of Black Journalists. In his free time, he mentors other journalists and sharpens his mixology skills at home.
You can follow Travis on Twitter.
ABOUT KVUE
KVUE-TV is the ABC affiliate in Austin, Texas and owned by TEGNA, Inc. As a community oriented media outlet, its journalists put a value on providing context while pushing for truth. The station has a long history of delivering impactful journalism, from law-changing investigations provided by their Defenders team to Boomtown, a series dedicated to the rapid growth and affordability in Austin. In 2021, KVUE was honored with two Lonestar Emmy awards for their work in continuing coverage and video journalism.
KVUE-TV takes pride in aligning with partners that make Austin better. In 2021, KVUE, through its partnerships, was able to help raise over 1 million dollars to help those affected by the winter storm, purchase & donate school supplies for students and provide winter coats for kids in need.
Through the TEGNA Foundation Grants, they awarded $25,000 to five non-profits in Central Texas who provide help to those affected by COVID-19, affordability, traffic, and domestic violence. It’s 5 Who Care Awards celebrate the kids and adults who give their time and talents to help others.
As a media company, KVUE-TV produces over 33 hours of award-winning local news and programming each week with almost four million visitors to KVUE.com each month. In addition to their on-air product, news and information is available through their streaming app KVUE+ on Fire-TV & Roku, along with the KVUE Mobile APP, KVUE.com and the KVUE YouTube channel. You can also follow their social platforms on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.
ABOUT TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. As one of the most geographically diverse broadcasters in the U.S., TEGNA is a best-in-class operator with 62 television stations and four radio stations in 51 markets from coast to coast. TEGNA is the largest owner of Big Four affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups and reaches 41.7 million television households or approximately 39% of all TV households nationwide. Each month, TEGNA reaches 50 million adults across its digital platforms. Across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, TEGNA stations have over 31 million social followers. TEGNA has been consistently honored with the industry’s top awards, including Edward R. Murrow, George Polk, Alfred I. DuPont and Emmy Awards. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks Justice Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, email, social and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit TEGNA.com.
WHERE TO FIND KVUE
SPECTRUM (TIME WARNER CABLE/CHARTER CABLE)
ABC (KVUE D.1): 3 and 1200
Estrella (KVUE D.2): 811 and 1240
The Justice Network (KVUE D.3): 1241
DISH
ABC (KVUE D.1): 8250 and 5180
Estrella (KVUE D.2): 852
The Justice Network (KVUE D.3): 252 GRANDE
ABC (KVUE D.1): 3 and 803
Estrella (KVUE D.2): 271
The Justice Network (KVUE D.3): 272
AT&T
ABC (KVUE D.1): 3 and 1003
Estrella: not carried
The Justice Network: not carried DIRECTV
ABC (KVUE D.1): 24
Estrella (KVUE D.2): 442
The Justice Network: not carried
