Vice President & General Manager

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 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 Peoria, Illinois (DMA #122). The Vice President/General Manager will have full oversight over Nexstar’s operations of WMBD (CBS) and will oversee its operational agreements with Cunningham Broadcasting providing services to WYZZ (Fox), as well as centralillinoisproud.com and all other digital, mobile, and social assets for the stations. The ideal candidate for this role will leverage their proven skill sets and extensive experience in leading broadcast operational teams within sales-driven organizations, including a strong understanding of advanced digital ad solutions, and new business development. Additionally, they will possess a strong background in creating locally originated content for multiple platforms (OTT, linear, web, social), driving audience engagement, and increasing our overall reach. A demonstrated ability to promote a collaborative culture within all station departments is essential, ensuring operational efficiencies and continued growth. Experience in managing a duopoly station is preferred. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of five years of broadcast management experience at a commercial broadcast television station with accompanying digital assets. The right fit for this position will be a seasoned and knowledgeable professional who is a driven advocate of local broadcasting and digital service to the community in which they have previously served. This position requires a leader with exemplary strategic vision, focused execution, and a verified understanding of local outreach and thoughtful community involvement. In addition to having a proven track record of managing high-performing sales, and news teams, the successful candidate must be effective in collaborating with department heads, staff members and promoting teamwork within all areas of station operations. The ability to engage local community leaders and develop long-term relationships with key station clients is essential. Peoria, Illinois offers a welcoming community with a low cost of living, making it an attractive place to call home. Known for its strong sense of neighborhood and excellent schools, Peoria combines the charm of a mid-sized city with easy access to outdoor recreation along the Illinois River. Residents enjoy a vibrant arts scene, diverse dining options, and short commutes, all while benefiting from affordable housing and a balanced lifestyle. Its central location also provides convenient travel to major Midwest cities, making Peoria an ideal spot for both work and leisure.

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, including more than 317,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with more than 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, a national cable news network, popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

#LI-On Site 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, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

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