Justin Hartley has been named statewide general manager for the Montana Television Network, which is comprised of Scripps television stations serving Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, Missoula and Kalispell.
Hartley currently serves as general manager and director of sales at KPAX, the Scripps-owned CBS station in Missoula. He joined the station in 2021 as the director of sales. In his new role, Hartley will lead the statewide strategy for all the MTN stations, while continuing to oversee operations in KPAX.
“Justin’s five years in Missoula have deepened his commitment to the people of Montana,” said Merri Hanson, vice president and regional general manager for Scripps. “He understands the communities, values local storytelling and will lead MTN with a focus on making a positive impact across the state.”
A native of Bakersfield, California, Hartley began his career with Scripps in 2014 as an account executive at KERO, the company’s ABC affiliate in Bakersfield. He later served as a sales manager for the Nexstar station in Bakersfield before returning to KERO in 2018 as general sales manager, a role he held for three years.
Hartley is currently a member of the public relations committee for the upcoming Special Olympics, which will be held in Missoula beginning next year. While living in Bakersfield, Hartley worked closely with Mothers Against Drunk Driving on the advisory board as well as with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in Kern County.