Vice President & General Manager

Overview 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. Responsibilities Lead and manage the overall operations of WMBD and related digital assets; oversee operational agreements with Cunningham Broadcasting for WYZZ. Develop and execute strategic plans to grow audience, revenue, and community engagement across multiple platforms (OTT, linear, web, social). Create locally originated content and drive audience engagement across multiple platforms. Promote a collaborative culture across station departments to ensure operational efficiencies and growth. Manage a duopoly station experience preferred; lead high-performing sales and news teams; collaborate with department heads and staff; foster teamwork. Engage with local community leaders and build long-term relationships with key clients. Qualifications Minimum of five years of broadcast management experience at a commercial broadcast television station with accompanying digital assets. Strong understanding of advanced digital ad solutions and new business development; experience creating content across OTT, linear, web, and social. Track record of leading broadcast operational teams in sales-driven organizations; strategic vision and focused execution. Ability to promote community involvement and local outreach. Location & Compensation Peoria, Illinois offers a welcoming community with a low cost of living. Compensation: $185k+ commensurate with experience and skill level. Position is eligible for bonuses and commissions. Application If you are interested in joining the executive ranks of Nexstar Media Inc, and making an impact in Peoria, Illinois, you are encouraged to apply online at About Nexstar Media Group 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nexstar Media Group, Inc.