Doutre Jones – GM @ Entravision/Televisa XUPN-TV and XETV-TV San Diego

Entravision Communications Corporation and Grupo Televisa, S.A., announced the appointment of Richard Doutre Jones as Vice President/General Manager Of XUPN-TV and XETV-TV San Diego. Entravision and Televisa recently announced a joint marketing and programming agreement (JMPA) between the two stations in which Entravision will oversee the day-to-day operations and the management of all advertising inventory for both stations.

Mr. Jones replaces Joanie O’Laughlin, current General Manager of XETV. Alberto Mier Y Teran, formerly General Manager of both XUPN and KBNT-TV, Entravision’s San Diego Univision television affiliate, will now focus solely on his duties as General Manager of KBNT-TV, Entravision’s core Spanish language Univision television asset in the San Diego market.

With over 26 years of experience in broadcasting management, Richard Doutre Jones brings to the venture proven leadership and team building skills. While serving as General Sales Manager at UPN affiliate, KBHK-TV, in San Francisco, Mr. Jones was responsible for all facets of national and local sales, marketing, Internet and new media initiatives, station research, promotion and programming. Mr. Jones has a distinguished career as a manager, operator and innovator, leading KBHK-TV to outperform the San Francisco market in advertising sales nine of the past twelve years. Prior to his position ais duties at KBHK-TV, for the past two years, Mr. Jones has also served as Chairman of the United Paramount Network’s Sales Advisory Committee, working closely with both the UPN affiliate station group and UPN executive management.

Walter Ulloa, Chairman and CEO of Entravision, commented, “With the appointment of Richard Jones to VP/General Manager we take an important step in the development of our San Diego JMPA. Richard has a proven track record of building revenue, increasing market share and exceeding operational goals. His vast broadcasting experience will be instrumental as we seek to create additional value for our stations and viewers.”

Richard Doutre Jones, VP/General Manager of XUPN and XETV San Diego, commented, “I’m excited by the opportunity to lead XUPN and XETV in San Diego as we develop the infrastructure to drive revenues, capitalize on operational efficiencies and strengthen our service to advertisers and viewers. I look forward to working with Entravision and Televisa as we enhance both the Fox and UPN brands in the San Diego market.”