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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · 3 hours ago

Vice President/General Manager

positionEast Providence, RI
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff, Director/Executive
date3+ years exp

Nexstar Media Group, Inc., America’s largest local broadcasting company, is seeking a Vice President and General Manager to lead its media properties in Providence, Rhode Island. The role involves overseeing operations at WPRI and its digital assets, ensuring audience growth, and fostering community relationships.

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Responsibilities

Lead the media properties in Providence, Rhode Island
Oversee operations at WPRI (CBS/MyNet) and its operational agreement with Mission Broadcasting for WNAC (Fox/CW)
Manage digital, mobile, and social media assets for the stations
Drive audience growth and revenue achievement
Collaborate with department heads and promote teamwork within station operations
Engage local community leaders and develop long-term relationships with key station clients

Qualification

Broadcast television experienceDigital asset managementRevenue achievementStrategic visionCommunity involvementAudience growthSales managementTeam collaboration

Required

Minimum of three years of GM experience at a broadcast television station with accompanying digital assets
A driven advocate of local broadcasting and digital service to the community
Proven history of audience growth
Strong track record of revenue achievement
Share growth and financial expense understanding
Exemplary strategic vision and focused execution
Verified understanding of local outreach and thoughtful community involvement
Proven track record of managing high-performing sales and news teams
Effective in collaborating with department heads and staff members
Ability to promote teamwork within all areas of station operations
Ability to engage local community leaders and develop long-term relationships with key station clients

Company

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
dateFounded in 2000
location
Irving, Texas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.nexstar.tv

H1B Sponsorship

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (2)
2023 (3)
2022 (3)
2021 (7)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.5M
2017-09-06Post Ipo Equity· $2.5M
2003-12-05IPO

Leadership Team

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Bill Sammon
SVP
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Jerry Walsh
Senior Vice President, Local Content Development
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