Exhibit 10.1

As of December 23, 2003

Mr. Terry Mackin[ON FILE]

Dear Terry:

This
letter constitutes all of the terms of the Employment Agreement between you and
Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc. (Hearst-Argyle). It is subject to the approval
of the Board of Directors of Hearst-Argyle. The terms are as follows:

1.
 Legal Name of Employee:                  Terry Mackin

2.
   Mailing Address of Employee:        [ON
  FILE]

3.
 Title of Position; Duties:                 Executive Vice President.

You
agree to report to and carry out the duties assigned to you by the CEO or COO of
Hearst-Argyle. Hearst-Argyle has the right to assign you to other duties consistent with
those of other executives of your level.

4. Length
of Employment.The term of this Agreement will start on January 1, 2004 and continue through December
31, 2005 (the Term).

5. Salary.You will receive a base salary for all services to Hearst-Argyle as follows:

a)
$660,000 per
year from January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004; and



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b)
$675,000 per year from January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005.

The
salary will be paid according to Hearst-Argyles payroll practices, but not less
frequently than twice a month. You acknowledge that you are not entitled to overtime pay.

In
addition it is understood that you are eligible to receive a bonus up to a maximum of 75%
of your base salary. The criteria for the bonus will be set by the Compensation Committee
of the Board of Directors of Hearst-Argyle, at its sole discretion.

The
bonus is payable only for as long as you work for Hearst-Argyle, and will be payable only
at the end of a complete bonus cycle and is not proratable, except in the event of your
death, when it will be proratable.

In
determining the amount of your bonus, the books and records of Hearst-Argyle are absolute
and final and not open to dispute by you. Hearst-Argyle will pay any bonus due you by
March 31 of the year following the year for which the bonus is applicable.

6.
Exclusive Services.You agree that you will work only for Hearst-Argyle, and will
not render services or give business advice, paid or otherwise, to anyone else, without
getting Hearst-Argyles written approval. However, you may participate as a member
of the board of directors of other organizations and in charitable and community
organizations, but only if such activities do not conflict or interfere with your work
for Hearst-Argyle, and if such work is approved in advance by Hearst-Argyle, which
approval will not be unreasonably withheld. You acknowledge that your services will be
unique, special and original and will be financially and competitively valuable to
Hearst-Argyle, and that your violation of this paragraph will cause Hearst-Argyle
irreparable harm for which money damages alone would not adequately compensate
Hearst-Argyle. Accordingly, you acknowledge that if you violate this paragraph,
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violation (without the posting of
any bond, and you hereby waive any bond-posting requirements in connection with
injunctive relief), in addition to any other appropriate rights and remedies it might
lawfully have.

7.
No Conflicts.You agree that there is no reason why you cannot make this
Agreement with Hearst-Argyle, including, but not limited to, having a contract,
written or otherwise, with another employer.

8. Termination
of Employment.

(a)
 Hearst-Argyle has the right to end this Agreement:

| | i) |  | Upon
your death; or
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| | ii) |  | For
cause, which shall mean (A) indictment for a felony, (B) failure to carry
                    out, or neglect or misconduct in the performance of, your duties
hereunder or a                     breach of this Agreement; (C) willful failure to
comply with applicable laws                     with respect to the conduct of
Hearst-Argyles business, (D) theft, fraud                     or embezzlement
resulting in gain or personal enrichment, directly or                     indirectly, to
you at Hearst-Argyles expense, (E) addiction to an illegal
                    drug, (F) conduct or involvement in a situation that brings, or may
bring, you                     into public disrespect, tends to offend the community or
any group thereof, or                     embarrasses or reflects unfavorably on
Hearst-Argyles reputation, or (G)                     willful failure to comply
with the reasonable directions of the Board of                     Directors of
Hearst-Argyle; or
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| | iii) |  | Without
cause pursuant to Paragraph 8(b) below.
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(b)
         Within 60 days of a Change in Control (as defined below) this Agreement may be
          terminated (i) by Hearst-Argyle or its successor without cause or (ii) by you
          (or, notwithstanding Paragraph 8(a)(i), by your legal representative within
such           60-day period, if



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you die while still employed),
provided that, in the case of           either clauses (i) or (ii) of this Paragraph
8(b), you or your legal           representative execute and deliver a general release in
favor of Hearst-Argyle           in the form reasonably required by Hearst-Argyle, and
such release has become           irrevocable, and if such termination occurs, then you
(or your estate, in the           case of your death) will receive the payments and
benefits under this Agreement           for the remainder of the Term as if no
termination had occurred; it being           expressly acknowledged and agreed that, with
respect to bonuses, and in lieu of           the bonuses contemplated by the third
paragraph of Paragraph 5, you (or your           estate, in the case of your death) shall
be entitled to receive (at the times           that would have applied absent
termination) (x) any accrued but unpaid bonus,           and (y) any future unpaid
bonuses that otherwise would have been payable during           the Term. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, if you breach Paragraphs 10 or 11,           Hearst-Argyles
obligations under this Paragraph 8(b) shall immediately           cease, and you (and
your estate, in the case of your death) shall have no           further rights under this
Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement, a Change in           Control shall be deemed
to occur if, and only if, Hearst-Argyle ceases to be           controlled by or under
common control with The Hearst Corporation or its           affiliates.

9.
Payment for Plugs.You acknowledge that you are familiar with Sections 317 and
508 of the Communications Act of 1934 and are aware that it is illegal without
full disclosure to promote products or services in which you have a financial
interest. You agree not to participate in any such promotion under any
circumstances and understand that to do so is a violation of law as well as a
cause for termination. Also, you agree that you will not become involved in any
financial situation which might compromise or cause a conflict with your
obligations under this paragraph or this Agreement without first talking with
Hearst-Argyle about your intentions and obtaining
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10.
Confidentiality.You agree that while employed by Hearst-Argyle and after this
Agreement is terminated or expires, you will not use or divulge or in any way
distribute to any person or entity, including a future employer, any
confidential information of any nature relating to Hearst-Argyles
business. You will surrender to Hearst-Argyle at the end of your employment all
its property in your possession. If you breach this paragraph, Hearst-Argyle
has the right to apply for and obtain injunctive relief to stop such a
violation, in addition to its other legal remedies, as outlined in Paragraph 6.

You
agree to keep the terms of this Agreement confidential from everybody except your
professional advisors and family.

11.
Non-Solicitation; Non-Hire.You agree that for two (2) years after the
expiration or termination of this Agreement, you will not hire, solicit, aid or
suggest to any (i) employee of Hearst-Argyle, its subsidiaries or affiliates,
(ii) independent contractor or other service provider or (iii) any customer,
agency or advertiser of Hearst-Argyle, its subsidiaries or affiliates to
terminate such relationship or to stop doing business with Hearst-Argyle, its
subsidiaries or affiliates.

If
you violate this provision, Hearst-Argyle will have the same right to injunctive relief
as outlined in Paragraph 6, as well as any other remedies it may have. If any court of
competent jurisdiction finds any part of this paragraph unenforceable as to its duration,
scope or geographic area, it shall be deemed amended to conform to the scope that would
permit it to be enforced.

12.
Officer; Director.Upon request, you agree that you will serve as an officer or
director, in addition to your present position, of Hearst-Argyle or any
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13.
Continuation of Agreement.This Agreement and your employment shall terminate
upon the expiration of the Term (unless terminated earlier pursuant to
Paragraph 8 hereof), provided that if Hearst-Argyle gives you written notice of
extension then this Agreement shall continue on a month-to-month basis until
the earlier of (i) the commencement of a renewal or extension agreement between
you and Hearst-Argyle, or (ii) termination of this Agreement by either party on
fifteen days written notice to the other.

14.
Assignment of Agreement.Hearst-Argyle has the right to transfer this Agreement
to a successor, to a purchaser of substantially all of its assets or its
business or to any parent, subsidiary, or affiliated corporation or entity and
you will be obligated to carry out the terms of this Agreement for that new
owner or transferee. You have no right to assign this Agreement, and any
attempt to do so is null and void.

15.
State Law.This Agreement will be interpreted under the laws of the State of
New York, without regard to conflicts or choice of law rules.

16.
No Other Agreements.This Agreement is the only agreement between you and
Hearst-Argyle. It supersedes any other agreements, amendments or understandings
you and Hearst-Argyle may have had. This Agreement may be amended only in a
written document signed by both parties.

17.
Approvals.In any situation requiring the approval of Hearst-Argyle, such
approval must be given by either the President and Chief Executive Officer or
the Chief Operating Officer of Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc.

18.
Dispute Resolution.Hearst-Argyle and Employee agree that any claim which
either party may have against the other under local, state or federal law
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breach of this Agreement or the
terms, conditions or           termination of employment, will be submitted to mediation
and, if mediation is           unsuccessful, to final and binding arbitration in
accordance with           Hearst-Argyles Dispute Settlement Procedure (Procedure),
of           which Employee has received a copy. During the pendency of any claim under
this           Procedure, Hearst-Argyle and Employee agree to make no statement orally or
in           writing regarding the existence of the claim or the facts forming the basis
of           such claim, or any statement orally or in writing which could impair or
          disparage the personal or business reputation of Hearst-Argyle or Employee. The
          Procedure is hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement.

19.
Correspondence.All correspondence between you and Hearst-Argyle will be
written and sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal
delivery or courier, to the following addresses:

| |  | If to Hearst-Argyle: |  | Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc. | 
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| |  |                      |  | 888 Seventh Avenue             | 
| |  |                      |  | 27th
      Floor               | 
| |  |                      |  | New York, New York 10106       | 
| |  |                      |  | Attn: David Barrett            | 
| |  |                      |  | President
      and CEO        | 
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| |  | with a copy to:      |  | General Counsel                | 
| |  |                      |  | Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc. | 
| |  |                      |  | 888 Seventh Avenue             | 
| |  |                      |  | 27th
      Floor               | 
| |  |                      |  | New York, New York 10106       | 
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| |  | If to Employee:      |  | Mr. Terry Mackin               | 
| |  |                      |  | [ADDRESS
      ON FILE]        | 

Either
party may change its address in writing sent to the above addresses.

20.
Severability.If a court decides that any part of this Agreement is
unenforceable, the rest of the Agreement will survive.



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21.
Originals of Agreement.This Agreement may be signed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall be considered an original.

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