Sean McLaughlin has been named vice president and general manager of Graham Media’s Houston NBC affiliate KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.com, effective July 1, 2025.
McLaughlin will continue in his current role as vp of News for Graham Media Group, leading news strategy across all seven stations.
“Sean’s leadership represents Graham Media Group’s unwavering commitment to the future of local news—one that honors journalistic excellence while embracing the innovations necessary to serve our communities in an ever-changing media environment,” said Catherine Badalamente, president and CEO of Graham Media Group.
He joined Graham Media Group in 2024 as vp of News and depending on how you look at it, he has a reputation of being a local news innovator and an industry disruptor.
“I’m incredibly excited to lead KPRC 2 at this pivotal moment for local news,” said McLaughlin. “Houston is one of the most dynamic cities in the country, and KPRC 2 has a long legacy of serving this community. We have a unique opportunity to reimagine what a local media powerhouse can be — one that doesn’t just report on the community but truly connects, innovates, and leads.”
McLaughlin began his career as a news reporter before advancing to news director roles in Springfield, Illinois, Tulsa, and St. Louis. He later became executive news director and creative services director at KMOV, then served as VP of Content and SVP of Local News at E.W. Scripps before joining Graham Media Group.
