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James F. Goodmon, Jr. (“Jimmy”) is a life-long broadcaster with a passion for the business. He has spent the last 25 years working in various roles at multiple CBC entities.

Starting as a 16-year old camera operator for WRAL-TV’s 5 a.m. news, Jimmy Goodmon’s career path has spanned a multitude of television and radio station functions. From promotions, programming, and operations to selling radio and television advertising, he has spent his career working in various roles at multiple Capitol Broadcasting Company entities.

On September 4, 2017, Jimmy Goodmon was named President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Capitol Broadcasting Company. In the new role Jimmy assumes operational responsibility for all Capitol Broadcasting Company divisions.

Jimmy becomes the fourth generation of his family to hold the title of CBC President, following in the footsteps of his father Jim, great-uncle Fred Fletcher, and company founder A.J. Fletcher—Jimmy’s great-grandfather.

Prior to his election as President, Jimmy served 12 years as Vice President & General Manager of CBC New Media Group, where he developed a successful vision and strategy for emerging media business opportunities.

Specifically, Goodmon managed WRAL.com, Capitol’s digital channel initiatives including three MDTV channels, and Albright Digital, a digital solutions provider that aids car dealers with Internet marketing.

He also successfully developed and spun out News Over Wireless (now StepLeader, Inc.), a mobile solutions provider that powers mobile platforms for over 300 TV and radio stations across the country.

Jimmy was also responsible for strategic acquisitions, investments and start up projects for the company. In addition to the digital initiatives, Goodmon served as Vice President & General Manager of Sunrise Broadcasting, a five-station radio group, and WILM-TV–both located in Wilmington, NC. He also oversaw the operations of WRAL-FM and Microspace Communications–both located in Raleigh, NC.

Jimmy Goodmon is a member of Capitol Broadcasting’s Board of Directors and serves on the company’s Executive Committee. He also serves on the Executive Committee of the Mobile 500 Alliance.

In addition to his broadcast interests Jimmy is active in the community, serving on numerous boards, including the Salvation Army of Wake County and the National Salvation Army, UNC Rex Leadership Council, Duke Raleigh Hospital, NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Wake Health Services, the Achievement School, and the AJ Fletcher Foundation. He is chair-elect of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Committee.

Jimmy is a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College and earned his MBA at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. He lives in Raleigh with his wife Anna and three sons Fletcher, Watson, Walker and daughter Frances.

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Microspace Announces Hire of Vice President & General Manager

Microspace Communications, a leading satellite services provider owned by Capitol Broadcasting Company, has hired a new executive leader. Jimmy Goodmon, President and COO of Capitol Broadcasting, announced Thursday that Cyrus Wilson has been named Vice President and General Manager. Wilson
John Conway Promoted to Vice President of Newly Branded WRAL Digital at Capitol Broadcasting

John Conway has been promoted from General Manager of New Media to Vice President of WRAL Digital at Capitol Broadcasting. Corp President & COO Jimmy Goodmon made the announcement to employees on Friday, February 28, 2020. The change in title
Joel Davis named Vice President and General Manager of WRAL-TV and WRAZ/FOX 50

Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. President Jimmy Goodmon today announced that Joel Davis has been named Vice President and General Manager of WRAL-TV and WRAZ-TV/FOX 50. The appointment is effective July 16, 2018. Davis comes to WRAL/WRAZ from San Diego, where
Done deal – WRAL-TV becomes the NBC station

Jean Dietze, Jimmy Goodmon and Steve Hammel enjoy the moment after the official contract signing that made WRAL-TV the local NBC affiliate on January 13, 2016.
WRAL and NBC contract signing

CBC VP Jimmy Goodmon and WRAL-TV VP-GM Steve Hammel relax at 30 Rock after signing NBC affiliation agreement January 13, 2016.

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Jimmy Goodmon

Highlights for Jimmy Goodmon

Microspace Announces Hire of Vice President & General Manager

John Conway Promoted to Vice President of Newly Branded WRAL Digital at Capitol Broadcasting

Joel Davis named Vice President and General Manager of WRAL-TV and WRAZ/FOX 50

Done deal – WRAL-TV becomes the NBC station

WRAL and NBC contract signing