Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc

Vice President, General Manager

Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc$150K — $180K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of broadcast management experience in a commercial television station
  • Proven track record in high-performing, sales-driven organizations
  • Expertise in advanced digital advertising solutions
  • Experience in creating and scaling locally originated content across various platforms
  • Strong leadership skills with a focus on operational excellence and teamwork

Responsibilities

  • Oversee operations of WANE (CBS) and its digital assets
  • Drive audience engagement and revenue growth through innovative content strategies
  • Foster collaboration across all station departments
  • Engage with local community leaders and build long-term client relationships
  • Promote teamwork in managing sales and news teams

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape local broadcasting and digital service delivery
  • Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, providing a balanced lifestyle
  • Access to a strong and growing economy
  • Affordable housing and excellent schools
  • Vibrant community atmosphere and recreational amenities
Full Job Description
The Vice President/General Manager will have full oversight over Nexstar's operations of WANE (CBS), as well as wane.com and all other digital, mobile, and social assets for the stations.

The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of leading broadcast operations within high-performing, sales-driven organizations, coupled with expertise in advanced digital advertising solutions and new business development. This leader will have experience creating and scaling locally originated content across OTT, linear, web, and social platforms to drive audience engagement, expand reach, and accelerate revenue growth.

Success in this role requires the ability to foster a highly collaborative culture across all station departments, driving operational excellence, innovation, and continuous growth. Experience managing a duopoly operation is highly preferred.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of five years of broadcast management experience at a commercial broadcast television station with accompanying digital assets. 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. This position requires a leader with exemplary strategic vision, focused execution, and a verified understanding of local outreach and thoughtful community involvement. In addition to having a proven track record of managing high-performing sales, and news teams, the successful candidate must be effective in collaborating with department heads, staff members and promoting teamwork within all areas of station operations. The ability to engage local community leaders and develop long-term relationships with key station clients is essential.

Fort Wayne offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity and quality of life. As Indiana's second-largest city, it provides a strong and growing economy, affordable housing, excellent schools, and a cost of living that is significantly lower than many larger metropolitan areas. Enjoy a vibrant downtown, extensive parks and trails, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a welcoming community atmosphere. With the amenities of a larger city and the convenience and affordability of a smaller market, Fort Wayne is an ideal place to build a career, raise a family, and enjoy a balanced lifestyle.

If you are interested in joining the executive ranks of the Nexstar Media Inc, and making an impact in Fort Wayne, Indiana, you are encouraged to apply online at www.nexstar.tv/careers

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About Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, digital and mobile media platforms. Nexstar owns, operates, programs or provides sales and other services to 199 television stations and related digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or approximately 39% of all U.S. television households (reflecting the FCC’s UHF discount). Nexstar’s portfolio includes primary affiliates of NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MyNetworkTV and The CW. Nexstar’s community portal websites offer additional hyper-local content and verticals for consumers and advertisers, allowing audiences to choose where, when and how they access content while creating new revenue opportunities. Nexstar also owns WGN America, a growing national general entertainment cable network and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network, a top tier cable asset. For more information please visit www.nexstar.tv.
Learn more about Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc
Size
11,160 employees
Market Cap
$6.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$811.4 million
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+33.3%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
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