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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · 1 day ago

Vice President & General Manager

positionPeoria, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff, Director/Executive
date5+ years exp

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is America’s largest local broadcasting company, seeking an experienced television professional to serve as Vice President/General Manager for its media properties in Peoria, Illinois. The role involves overseeing operations, enhancing audience engagement, and promoting collaboration across departments.

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Responsibilities

Oversee operations of WMBD (CBS) and operational agreements with Cunningham Broadcasting for WYZZ (Fox)
Manage digital, mobile, and social assets for the stations
Leverage experience in leading broadcast operational teams within sales-driven organizations
Create locally originated content for multiple platforms (OTT, linear, web, social)
Drive audience engagement and increase overall reach
Promote a collaborative culture within all station departments
Ensure operational efficiencies and continued growth
Engage local community leaders and develop long-term relationships with key station clients

Qualification

Broadcast management experienceDigital ad solutionsContent creation for multiple platformsSales-driven organization experienceCommunity engagementStrategic visionOperational efficienciesTeam collaboration

Required

Minimum of five years of broadcast management experience at a commercial broadcast television station with accompanying digital assets
Proven skill sets and extensive experience in leading broadcast operational teams within sales-driven organizations
Strong understanding of advanced digital ad solutions and new business development
Strong background in creating locally originated content for multiple platforms (OTT, linear, web, social)
Demonstrated ability to promote a collaborative culture within all station departments
Ability to ensure operational efficiencies and continued growth
Proven track record of managing high-performing sales and news teams
Effective in collaborating with department heads and staff members
Ability to engage local community leaders and develop long-term relationships with key station clients
Exemplary strategic vision and focused execution
Verified understanding of local outreach and thoughtful community involvement

Preferred

Experience in managing a duopoly station

Benefits

Position is eligible for bonuses and commissions.

Company

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
dateFounded in 2000
location
Irving, Texas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.nexstar.tv

H1B Sponsorship

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (2)
2023 (3)
2022 (3)
2021 (7)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.5M
2017-09-06Post Ipo Equity· $2.5M
2003-12-05IPO

Leadership Team

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Bill Sammon
SVP
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Jerry Walsh
Senior Vice President, Local Content Development
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