Allbritton Communications Co.
A behind the scenes look at the taping of a newscast. (Photo: David Sykes / WJLA-TV)
About Allbritton Communications Co.
1000 Wilson Blvd., Suite 2700, Arlington, Va. 22209
703-647-8700
| Founded: 1974
Industry: Media | Category: Top Private Companies
The family-owned company boasts of having "the first and only newsgathering triopoly in the nation's capital," with the Politico Web site and newspaper joining WJLA (Channel 7) and NewsChannel 8. Allbritton Communications, founded in 1975 by Joe L. Allbritton, also owns eight other ABC-affiliated stations. Joe's son Robert is the chief executive and chairman, though Joe remains the controlling shareholder. Allbritton-owned and -operated stations are within reach of about 4.9 percent of U.S. television households.
2007 Financial Data
Total employees: 1,046 | Local employees: 352Did You Know
WASHINGTON IDOL: In October, Allbritton launched Local Point TV, a Web site and cable channel that shows videos of five minutes or less from Washington area talent.
