Maryann Balbo
About Maryann Balbo
Maryann Balbo serves as the Group Vice President at Cox Media, where she has worked since 2021. With a diverse background in media and a commitment to leadership development, she emphasizes diversity and inclusion in her recruitment efforts and focuses on mentoring the next generation of leaders.
Work at Cox Media
Maryann Balbo currently serves as Group Vice President at Cox Media, a position she has held since 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to this role, she worked as Vice President at Cox Media from 2018 to 2021, where she operated in the Kansas and Arkansas regions. Her tenure at Cox Media reflects her commitment to leadership and her focus on diversity and inclusion in recruitment efforts, ensuring her teams mirror the communities they serve.
Education and Expertise
Maryann Balbo has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the State University of New York Cortland. She has participated in various leadership training programs, including the National Association of Broadcasters Broadcast Executive Training Program, where she achieved certification in 2018. Additionally, she completed the WICT Betsy Magnus Leadership Institute from 2022 to 2023 and earned the Achieva Certification from Pathbuilders between 2019 and 2020.
Background
Maryann Balbo has an extensive background in the media industry, having worked in various roles across broadcast, digital, cable, and print sectors. She served as General Manager at North Alabama's CW from 2015 to 2018 and held the position of Director of New Media Sales and Development at WNCN from 2004 to 2009. Her experience also includes a role as Director of Marketing and Digital Sales at ABC11 Eyewitness News - WTVD from 2013 to 2015.
Achievements
Maryann Balbo is recognized as a 'change agent' in her field, known for her ability to inspire teams through transparency and collaboration. She has achieved her long-term career goal of becoming a General Manager at a TV station earlier than expected, showcasing her rapid career advancement. Her leadership legacy includes a strong emphasis on mentoring the next generation of leaders, reflecting her commitment to professional development and succession planning.