Vice President & General Manager

Nexstar Media Inc

Peoria, IL, United States
$185k + ; commensurate with experience + skill lev...
Onsite
Leading broadcast operational teams
Advanced digital ad solutions
Locally originated content creation
Nexstar Media Inc is seeking a Vice President & General Manager to oversee its media operations in Peoria, Illinois, specifically managing WMBD (CBS) and associated digital assets. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in broadcast management, a strong digital advertising background, and a proven ability to foster a collaborative culture while engaging with the local community

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

Matching Summary

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Nexstar Media Inc is seeking a Vice President & General Manager to oversee its media operations in Peoria, Illinois, specifically managing WMBD (CBS) and associated digital assets. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in broadcast management, a strong digital advertising background, and a proven ability to foster a collaborative culture while engaging with the local community.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • leading broadcast operational teams
  • advanced digital ad solutions
  • locally originated content creation
  • driving audience engagement
  • promoting collaborative culture

Nice-to-have

  • strong sense of neighborhood
  • vibrant arts scene
  • balanced lifestyle

Key Requirements

  • minimum of five years broadcast management experience
  • managing a duopoly station preferred
  • broadcast management experience at commercial television station

Work Rights

Not specified

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