Orlando CBS affiliate WKMG has promoted of Autumn Jones to vice president and general manager and news director.
Jones, who joined the station as news director in April 2025, will now oversee both news operations and general management functions for the Graham Media Group station.
"Autumn has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic vision since joining our team," said Catherine Badalamente, president and CEO of Graham Media Group. "Her proven track record of building audiences, driving innovation, and strengthening community connections makes her the ideal leader to guide WKMG into its next chapter of growth."
Before joining WKMG, Jones served as station manager and news director at WFTX-TV Fox 4 in Southwest Florida.
She worked nearly 15 years at ABC affiliate WFTV before serving as media relations director for the Orlando Police Department. In that role, she managed strategic and crisis communications during critical periods, including the pandemic and 2020 protests.
"I'm honored to take on this expanded role and continue serving the Central Florida community," said Jones. "This promotion allows me to leverage my experience in both content creation and strategic operations to ensure News 6 remains the market's essential news source while exploring new opportunities for growth and community engagement."