Joan Barrett

Joan Barrett is an experienced media executive currently serving as President & General Manager at WCNC-TV / TEGNA since March 2020. Prior to this role, Barrett held the position of Vice President & General Manager at Tribune Broadcasting/Nexstar Media, overseeing KDVR and KWGN from February 2016 to February 2020, where revenue and audience share increased. Barrett's extensive career in broadcasting includes leadership positions at KWCH 12, The Broadcast Image Group, KPNX, KVUE, WIBW TV, KTKA, and KCBD TV. Barrett earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications from Kansas State University.