NBC Universal has hired Joel Davis to oversee its two television stations in Philadelphia, the company announced on Tuesday. This article, NBC hires Joel Davis to oversee Philadelphia TV stations, was first published at The Desk.

Joel Davis has been named president & general manager of NBCU Local Philadelphia's NBC10 (WCAU), Telemundo62 (WWSI) and NBC Sports Philadelphia, beginning March 17. Davis will provide strategic and operational leadership of the media properties' TV,

Davis has more than 35 years of local media experience, including more than a decade as a station leader. NEW YORK —Veteran local media executive Joel Davis has been named president and general manager of Philadelphia’s NBC10 / WCAU,