Vice President & General Manager

KLFY LLC

Peoria, IL, United States
$185k + ; commensurate with experience + skill lev...
On-site
Broadcast operational teams
Advanced digital ad solutions
Locally originated content
Nexstar Media Inc. is seeking a Vice President & General Manager to oversee its media operations in Peoria, Illinois, particularly for WMBD (CBS) and WYZZ (Fox). The ideal candidate will have extensive broadcast management experience, a strong background in digital ad solutions, and a commitment to community engagement

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • This position requires a leader with exemplary strategic vision, focused execution, and a verified understanding of local outreach and thoughtful community involvement.

Matching Summary

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Nexstar Media Inc. is seeking a Vice President & General Manager to oversee its media operations in Peoria, Illinois, particularly for WMBD (CBS) and WYZZ (Fox). The ideal candidate will have extensive broadcast management experience, a strong background in digital ad solutions, and a commitment to community engagement.

Salary

$185k+; commensurate with experience and skill level; eligible for bonuses and commissions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • broadcast operational teams
  • advanced digital ad solutions
  • locally originated content
  • audience engagement
  • collaborative culture
  • strategic vision
  • local outreach

Nice-to-have

  • managing a duopoly station
  • community involvement
  • long-term relationships with clients

Key Requirements

  • minimum of five years of broadcast management experience
  • commercial broadcast television station with accompanying digital assets

Work Rights

Not specified

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