Peoria TV GM & Local Media Leader

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 185,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks an experienced television executive to serve as Vice President/General Manager for its Peoria, Illinois properties, overseeing WMBD (CBS) and related digital assets, including WYZZ through Cunningham Broadcasting.

The ideal candidate will lead local broadcast operations and digital strategy, drive audience growth, and deliver compelling locally produced content across OTT, web, and social while managing sales and news teams and fostering cross-department

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of broadcast management experience at a commercial station.
• Experience leading sales and news teams and collaborating with department heads.
• Strong understanding of local outreach and community involvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee WMBD (CBS) operations and digital assets.
• Manage operational agreements with Cunningham Broadcasting for WYZZ (Fox) and related sites.
• Lead cross-department teams to drive audience engagement and growth across platforms.

Skills

Broadcast management

Sales leadership

Digital advertising solutions

Content creation across platforms

Community engagement

Strategic vision

Team leadership

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks an experienced television executive to serve as Vice President/General Manager for its Peoria, Illinois properties, overseeing WMBD (CBS) and related digital assets, including WYZZ through Cunningham Broadcasting.

The ideal candidate will lead local broadcast operations and digital strategy, drive audience growth, and deliver compelling locally produced content across OTT, web, and social while managing sales and news teams and fostering cross-department