Vice President and General Manager

confidential; United States; On-site; USD 167,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks an experienced television executive to serve as Vice President/General Manager for its Quad Cities properties (Rock Island/Moline, IL and Davenport, IA).

The role oversees WHBF (CBS), KGCW (The CW), and services to Mission Broadcasting for KLJB, along with our digital assets and platforms. The ideal candidate is a digital-first leader with a proven record of driving revenue through advanced digital advertising solutions, new business development, and innovative

Qualifications

• At least five years of senior management experience leading digital sales, broadcast sales, content, and news teams.
• Experience managing a duopoly operation is preferred.
• Proven ability to translate digital opportunities into measurable business results.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of WHBF (CBS) and KGCW (The CW) and manage agreements with Mission Broadcasting for KLJB.
• Develop and execute growth strategies across OTT, web, social, and linear platforms.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration and drive revenue, audience growth, and digital transformation.
• Build strong relationships with employees, community leaders, and key clients.

Skills

Digital advertising

Strategic leadership

Revenue growth

Job description

Nexstar Media Inc, America’s largest local broadcasting company, is seeking an experienced television professional to serve as Vice President/General Manager to oversee its media properties in the Quad Cities- Rock Island/Moline, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa (DMA #117). The Vice President/General Manager will have full oversight over Nexstar’s operations of WHBF (CBS), KGCW (The CW), and will oversee its operational agreements with Mission Broadcasting, providing services to KLJB (Fox), as well as ourquadcities.com and all other digital, mobile, and social assets for the stations.

The ideal candidate will be a digital-first leader with a proven record of driving revenue through advanced digital advertising solutions, new business development, and innovative sales strategies. The successful candidate will have led either a commercial television station with a strong digital advertising operation or a high-performing digital sales organization. Experience developing and scaling locally produced content across OTT, web, social, and linear platforms to expand audience reach and accelerate revenue growth is essential.

Success in this role requires strategic vision, disciplined execution, and the ability to build a highly collaborative, growth-oriented culture. The successful candidate will promote teamwork, innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while developing strong relationships with employees, community leaders, and key clients. Experience managing a duopoly operation is preferred.

Candidates should have at least five years of senior management experience and a demonstrated ability to lead high-performing digital sales, broadcast sales, content, and news teams. The ability to collaborate effectively across departments, strengthen the station’s community presence, and translate emerging digital opportunities into measurable business results is essential.

Located along the Mississippi River, the Quad Cities region offers professionals an exceptional combination of career opportunity, affordability, and quality of life. Home to major employers in manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, technology, and corporate operations, the area provides a strong and diverse economy while maintaining a cost of living well below that of larger metropolitan markets. Residents enjoy short commute times, vibrant downtown districts, riverfront recreation, award-winning cultural attractions, and easy access to Chicago, Des Moines, and other Midwest business hubs.

Compensation: $185k+ commensurate with experience and skill level. Position is eligible for bonuses and commissions.

About Nexstar Media Group, Inc.Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.