Chris Blades

Chris Blades is an experienced media professional currently serving as an Account Executive and Senior Digital Sales Specialist at WAFB TV since August 2020. Previously, Chris held the position of Director of Marketing for WAFB under Raycom Media from June 2014 to October 2019, overseeing marketing, on-air promotions, and commercial production. Chris's career in media began as a part-time photojournalist at WAFB TV in January 2003, quickly advancing to a full-time role as the nightside photojournalist for the network's highly-rated 10pm newscast. Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from Louisiana State University, earned between 1998 and 2002.