Station Manager

Nexstar Media Inc

Lansing, MI, United States
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Oversee daily station operations
Support local content development
Partner with sales leadership
** Nexstar Media Inc. is seeking a Station Manager for its Lansing, MI operations, responsible for overseeing daily management of two television stations and their digital platforms. The ideal candidate should have extensive broadcast management experience and a strong understanding of local content development and sales strategies. **

Job Summary

  • The Station Manager will support the day-to-day management of Nexstar’s operations of WLNS (CBS) and WLAJ (ABC/CW) through its operational agreements with Mission Broadcasting, as well as www.wlns.com and all other digital, mobile, and social media assets for the stations.
  • This role requires a hands-on leader who can champion local content, support revenue initiatives, and foster strong cross-departmental collaboration.
  • The Station Manager will work closely with department leaders across news, sales, engineering, and digital to ensure smooth, efficient, and high-quality station operations.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Nexstar Media Inc. is seeking a Station Manager for its Lansing, MI operations, responsible for overseeing daily management of two television stations and their digital platforms. The ideal candidate should have extensive broadcast management experience and a strong understanding of local content development and sales strategies. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Oversee daily station operations
  • Support local content development
  • Partner with sales leadership
  • Promote collaborative culture
  • Uphold high standards of journalism

Nice-to-have

  • Champion local content
  • Foster strong cross-departmental collaboration
  • Support revenue initiatives

Key Requirements

  • 3-5 years broadcast management experience
  • Senior-level departmental leadership experience
  • Strong understanding of local broadcasting
  • Experience supporting high-performing teams
  • Proven ability to build collaborative relationships

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