He was the VP/GM of the CBS affiliate in Charlotte from 2015 to 2022 and before that was a Regional VP for the broadcast TV station owner Gray Media acquired, Raycom Media. He’s also been in National Sales at ABC and at such stations as WABC-TV in New York, in addition to serving as CEO of a Florida-based homebuilder.
Now, he’s taking the top local leadership role for TEGNA‘s CBS affiliate serving Columbia, S.C.
Scott Dempsey has been named President/GM of WLTX-19, and will be responsible for overseeing the station’s operations across all platforms, as well as driving results for advertisers.
“Beyond Scott’s impressive track record as a general manager, he brings a wealth of sales expertise and a keen entrepreneurial spirit to WLTX,” said Richard Dyer, SVP of Media Operations at TEGNA. “I have full confidence that Scott will lead the WLTX team to even greater viewer and revenue growth and create new opportunities to serve the Midlands region.”
Dempsey commented, “Local media brands like WLTX aren’t just delivering information—they’re shaping the conversation, fostering trust, and making a real difference in people’s lives, whether through breaking news, weather coverage or impactful stories. I’m thrilled to join the WLTX team, a station with a rich legacy of news leadership and community engagement. Together, we’ll amplify that influence, leveraging new technologies and platforms to ensure that WLTX continues to be a trusted and innovative resource for our viewers, no matter how they tune in.”
Dempsey’s resume includes stints as VP/GM of WTOC-11 in Savannah, Ga., under Raycom ownership, from May 2014-November 2015. He rose from Director of Sales, a job he assumed in September 2011 after nearly 8 years as CEO of Tampa-based Florida Laurelwood Builders.
He joined the home builder in 2004 after serving as DOS for WFTS-28 in Tampa, the Scripps-owned ABC affiliate that shares DMA affiliation with WWSB-7 in Sarasota-Bradenton.
