Vice President & General Manager

Nexstar Media Inc

Peoria, IL, United States
$185k + ; bonuses + commissions eligible; not spec...
Leading broadcast operational teams
Advanced digital ad solutions
New business development
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

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.
  • A demonstrated ability to promote a collaborative culture within all station departments is essential, ensuring operational efficiencies and continued growth.
  • 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.

Matching 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.

Salary

$185k+; Bonuses and commissions eligible; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leading broadcast operational teams
  • Advanced digital ad solutions
  • New business development
  • Locally originated content creation
  • Audience engagement
  • Collaborative culture promotion

Nice-to-have

  • Community outreach
  • Long-term client relationships
  • Strategic vision
  • Thoughtful community involvement

Key Requirements

  • Minimum of five years broadcast management experience
  • Experience managing duopoly station preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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