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About V. Jean Maye

Photo of Jean Maye   V. Jean Maye was named director, human resources at WPIX-TV, New York, in February 2002; she also oversees human resources for WGN America, a Tribune Broadcasting Company. She is responsible for leading the company's human resources efforts on both a strategic and tactical level.

Prior to joining WPIX, Ms. Maye was director, human resources for an e-business consulting firm in New York City. She gained her media and entertainment experience at The Walt Disney Company, Disney Publishing Worldwide in New York City, where she was manager, human resources, for book and magazine publishing. Prior to The Walt Disney Company, she obtained her broadcasting experience from The McGraw-Hill Companies where she was responsible for four ABC affiliates, three of which were in the top thirty markets. In addition to broadcasting, she also managed human resources efforts for a trade magazine publishing.

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