With an eye toward raising its leadership profile, LIN TV has added a corporate communications position and named Courtney Guertin public relations specialist. In the newly created position, Ms. Guertin will develop and implement corporate communications programs for the company, which owns and/or operates 31 TV stations in 18 midsize markets.

Her resume includes PR stints at Rhode Island’s Advertising Ventures and Harrah’s Entertainment’s 2006 political campaign. She is president-elect for the Public Relations Society of America, Southeastern New England Chapter.

“Courtney is a valuable addition to our team as we look to promote our accomplishments and build awareness of our leadership position in the broadcast industry,” LIN TV President and CEO Vincent L. Sadusky said in Thursday’s announcement of Ms. Guertin’s hire.



(Editor: Liff)