Document:

Exhibit 10.15

HAWKS AMENDED AND
RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

HEARST-ARGYLE
TELEVISION, INC.

300 West 57th Street

New York, NY  10019

As of January 1, 2005

Mr. Harry T. Hawks

[ADDRESS ON FILE]

Dear Harry:

This letter
constitutes all of the terms of an Amended and Restated 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:

  	
   

  	
  Harry T. Hawks

  
	
  2.

  	
   

  	
  Mailing Address of Employee:

  	
   

  	
  [ADDRESS ON FILE]

  
	
  3.

  	
   

  	
  Title of Position; Duties:

  	
   

  	
  Executive Vice President & CFO.

  

 

You agree to carry
out the duties assigned to you by the senior executives 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, 2005 and continue through
December 31, 2007 (the “Term”).

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

a)                $515,000 per year
from January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005:

b)               $550,000 per year
from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006; and

c)                $575,000 per year
from January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.

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, Hearst-Argyle has the 

right to apply for and
obtain injunctive relief to stop such 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

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

iii)          Without cause pursuant
to Paragraph 8(b) below.

(b)   This
Agreement may be terminated (i) by Hearst-Argyle or its successor without
cause or (ii) by you within 60 days of a Change in Control (as defined
below) (or notwithstanding Paragraph 8(a)(i), by you or your legal
representative within such 60-day period, if 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) for any future
unpaid bonuses that otherwise would have been payable during the Term, bonuses
payable at fifty percent (50%) of the maximum potential bonus. 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 507 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
Hearst-Argyle’s written consent.

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, geographic area or otherwise, it shall be deemed
amended so as to 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 affiliated entity, without additional pay.

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 you agree that
any claim which either party may have against the other under local, state or
federal law including, but not limited to, matters of discrimination, matters
arising out of the termination or alleged 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 you have received a copy, provided that, Hearst-Argyle shall also be
entitled to bring any action or proceeding to seek equitable remedies for a
breach by you of the provisions of Paragraphs 6, 10 or 11 hereof. During the
pendency of any claim under this Procedure, Hearst-Argyle and you 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 you. 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.

  
	
   

  	
  300 West 57th Street

  
	
   

  	
  39th Floor

  
	
   

  	
  New York, New
  York 10019

  
	
   

  	
  Attn:

  	
  David J. Barrett

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
  President and CEO

  
	
  with a copy to:

  	
  Hearst-Argyle
  Television, Inc.

  
	
   

  	
  300 West 57th Street

  
	
   

  	
  39th Floor

  
	
   

  	
  New York, New York 10019

  
	
   

  	
  Attn:

  	
  Jonathan C. Mintzer

  
	
   

  	
  Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

  
	
  If to Employee:

  	
  Harry T. Hawks

  
	
   

  	
  [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.

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

	
  

  	
  HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION,
  INC.

  
	
   

  	
  By:

  	
  /s/ DAVID J. BARRETT

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
  David J. Barrett

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
  President and Chief Executive Officer

  
	
   

  	
  By:

  	
  /s/ HARRY T. HAWKS

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
  Harry T. HawksExhibit 10.18

STOLZ EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT

HEARST-ARGYLE
TELEVISION, INC.

300 West 57th Street

New York, New York 10019

As of January 1, 2007

Mr. Philip M. Stolz

[ADDRESS ON FILE]

Dear Phil:

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:

  	
   

  	
  Philip M. Stolz

  
	
  2.

  	
   

  	
  Mailing Address of Employee:

  	
   

  	
  [ADDRESS ON FILE]

  
	
  3.

  	
   

  	
  Title of Position; Duties:

  	
   

  	
  Senior Vice President

  

 

You agree to carry
out the duties assigned to you by the senior executives 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, 2007 and continue through December 31, 2008 (the “Term”).

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

a)     $540,000
per year from January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007; and

b)     $555,000
per year from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008.

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, Hearst-Argyle has the right to apply for and obtain
injunctive relief to stop such 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.   Hearst-Argyle has the right
to end this Agreement:

a)               Upon your death; or

b)              For any of the
following: (i) indictment for a felony, (ii) failure to carry out, or
neglect or misconduct in the performance of, your duties hereunder or a breach
of this Agreement; (iii) failure to comply with applicable laws with
respect to the conduct of Hearst-Argyle’s business, (iv) theft, fraud or
embezzlement at Hearst-Argyle’s expense, (v) addiction to an illegal drug,
(vi) 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 (vii) failure
to comply with the reasonable directions of senior management.

9.     Payment for Plugs.   You acknowledge that you are familiar
with Sections 317 and 507 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
Hearst-Argyle’s written consent.

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, geographic area or otherwise, it shall be deemed
amended so as to 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 affiliated entity, without additional pay.

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 you expressly understand and agree that any claim which either party may
have against the other under local, state or federal law including, but not
limited to, matters of discrimination, matters arising out of the termination
or alleged breach of this Agreement or the terms, conditions or termination of
employment, which cannot first be settled through direct discussions between
the parties, 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 you have received a copy, provided
that, Hearst-Argyle shall also be entitled to bring any action or proceeding to
seek equitable remedies for a breach by you of the provisions of Paragraphs 6,
10 or 11 hereof. During the pendency of any claim under this Procedure,
Hearst-Argyle and you 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 you. 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.

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
  300 W. 57th Street

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
  New York, New York 10019

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
  Attn:

  	
  David J. Barrett

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
   

  	
  President and CEO

  
	
  with a copy to:

  	
   

  	
  Hearst-Argyle
  Television, Inc.

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
  300 W. 57th Street

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
  New York, New York 10019

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
  Attn:

  	
  Jonathan C. Mintzer

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
  Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

  
	
  If to Employee:

  	
   

  	
  Philip M. Stolz

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
  [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.

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

	
  

  	
  HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION,
  INC.

  
	
   

  	
  By:

  	
  /s/ DAVID J.
  BARRETT

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
  David J. Barrett

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
  President and Chief Executive Officer

  
	
   

  	
  By:

  	
  /s/ PHILIP M.
  STOLZ

  
	
   

  	
   

  	
  Philip M. Stolz

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