The man who has served as Senior VP of Media Operations at the broadcasting company that’s parent to such stations as WUSA9 in Washington, D.C., and is poised to merge with Nexstar Media Group in 2026 — pending regulatory approval and a likely federal court challenge — has retired.
Larry Delia shared the news over the Thanksgiving Day holiday weekend via LinkedIn that he’s wrapping up a 40-year career in broadcasting, and has concluded a 6 1/2 year run in a key role at TEGNA.
Delia wrote:
After an incredible 40-year journey in broadcasting, I’ve officially wrapped up my time with TEGNA, where I had the privilege and enjoyment of serving as Senior Vice President. As I look ahead to retirement — and whatever interesting opportunities and adventures come next — I’m filled with gratitude for the people and experiences that shaped my career.
Delia joined TEGNA in August 2019, with the company’s purchase of Dispatch Broadcast Group, where he served as President. He called that role “an experience that remains one of the most meaningful of my professional life.”
He also spent 11 years on the NBC Affiliate Board, most recently serving as its Chairman.
“Collaborating with so many talented leaders has been a true privilege,” Delia said.
“I will miss the daily work and the remarkable people I’ve had the chance to learn from and partner with. But I’m excited for what’s ahead — the chance to explore new interests, reconnect, and open the next chapter with fresh perspective. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. Here’s to what’s next!”
After beginning his career with ABC Television Network, Delia spent 10 years at WTIC-TV in Hartford before serving as General Manager for WVNY-TV in Burlington, Vt.; WGNO-TV anD WNOL-TV in New Orleans under Tribune ownership; WPMT-TV “FOX 43” in Harrisburg-York-Lancaster; and then-Tribune owned WXIN-TV and WTTV-TV in Indianapolis.
In August 2013, Delia joined Dispatch as WTHR-13 President/GM and in October 2016 earned the role of President for the media company’s broadcast division.
