Edward Fritz
About Edward Fritz
Edward Fritz serves as Vice President at Hearst, where he manages profit and loss, budgeting, and forecasting while overseeing community media brands and digital properties. He has a decade of experience in various roles at Dex Media LLC and has held multiple positions at Verizon prior to his current role at Hearst.
Work at Hearst
Edward Fritz has served as Vice President at Hearst since 2021. In this role, he provides ongoing coaching and motivation to management and operations staff. He is responsible for profit and loss management, budgeting, and forecasting. Fritz oversees the management of all Hearst Community Media Group brands, publications, events, and digital properties. He leads the creation, launch, and implementation of new products and initiatives. Additionally, he plays a key role in strategic planning and identifying growth opportunities for the organization.
Previous Experience
Before his current position at Hearst, Edward Fritz worked at Dex Media LLC as Area Director from 2006 to 2016. He also held the position of Director of Sales at DexYP from 2016 to 2018. Prior to his roles at Dex Media and DexYP, he worked at Verizon in various capacities, including Sales Systems & Operations Supervisor and District Sales Manager, from 2002 to 2006. His early career at Verizon began as a Sales Representative from 1999 to 2002.
Education and Expertise
Edward Fritz studied Communications with a focus on Advertising and Public Relations at Grand Valley State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. He completed his high school education at Mona Shores High School. His educational background supports his extensive experience in management, sales, and operations across various industries.
Community Involvement
In his role at Hearst, Edward Fritz is involved in community relations and the development of key client relationships. His efforts contribute to fostering connections between Hearst and the communities it serves, enhancing the organization's presence and engagement in local markets.