Terri Cope-Walton has been named Vice President and General Manager of WJXT-TV and WCWJ, the CW affiliate, in Jacksonville.

Cope-Walton will replace Bob Ellis, who was named Vice President and General Manager of WDIV in Detroit earlier this year.

“Terri is fiercely committed to localism and deeply strategic in her approach to leading multi-platform community-focused media," said Emily Barr, President and Chief Executive Officer of Graham Media Group. "She brings a wealth of experience, intelligence and compassion to these two successful stations and will enthusiastically immerse herself in the Jacksonville community. We are thrilled to welcome Terri to Graham Media Group.”

“This is an outstanding opportunity to work with a great team, and at two legacy stations," Cope-Walton said. "I look forward to settling into the Jacksonville community and continuing the great work WJXT and WCWJ are known for in the market."

Cope-Walton arrives in Jacksonville after having served as News Director at WRTV in Indianapolis, Indiana since 2013. She worked in many roles after joining the staff in 1998, including Assistant News Director and the lead producer for “Good Morning Indiana.”

Before her time with WRTV, Cope-Walton worked as a producer for WHIO-TV in Dayton, Ohio, a producer/reporter for WHIO-AM in Dayton, Ohio, and was an English teacher for Dayton Public Schools.

Cope-Walton has served on the board of governors for the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Central Great Lakes Chapter, and is a lifetime member of the National Association of Black Journalists. she is a four-time Emmy winner and has earned a regional Edward R. Murrow Award.

Cope-Walton proudly graduated from Central State University with a B.A. in English Literature and has a Diversity and Inclusion certificate from Cornell University.

Terri and her husband, John, have two children. Her first day at WJXT and WCWJ will be Nov. 15.