Ashlee Pitzl

Ashlee Pitzl is a seasoned media professional with extensive experience in news management and editorial leadership. Currently serving as Managing Editor at RFD-TV since January 2020, Ashlee previously held the position of Assistant News Director at Heartland Media, LLC, where responsibilities included overseeing daily operations and strategic planning for the news division. Ashlee's background includes significant roles such as Executive Producer at WSYX - Sinclair Broadcast Group and KMTV-Scripps Omaha, where leadership capabilities fostered the promotion of team members and the successful management of newscast content. Early career experience includes Senior News Producer roles at WRCB-TV and WRAL, highlighting skills in editorial control, scriptwriting, and coordination during breaking news situations. Ashlee holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga.