Executive Assistant & Office Operations Leader

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks an Executive Assistant to support the VP/General Manager and oversee key administrative, facilities, and employee engagement functions.

The role serves as a critical partner to the executive management team, ensuring efficient daily operations, seamless communication, and a positive workplace experience through event planning, confidential information handling, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of executive support or similar experience.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience coordinating meetings, travel, and executive calendars.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive support to the VP/General Manager, including calendar management, travel arrangements, and expenses.
• Oversee office operations and facilities management, supervising Mailroom and Switchboard.
• Lead employee engagement and internal communications, planning events and managing budgets.
• Support community relations and station events, coordinating sponsorships and the WGN Community Calendar.

Skills

Executive support

Multitasking

Organization

Communication

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks an Executive Assistant to support the VP/General Manager and oversee key administrative, facilities, and employee engagement functions.

The role serves as a critical partner to the executive management team, ensuring efficient daily operations, seamless communication, and a positive workplace experience through event planning, confidential information handling, and cross‑functional collaboration.