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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · 8 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, driving audience growth, and fostering community relationships.

BroadcastingInformation ServicesMedia and EntertainmentNewsPublishingSocial Media

Responsibilities

Lead the operations of Nexstar’s media properties in Providence, Rhode Island
Oversee operational agreements and digital assets for the stations
Manage high-performing sales and news teams
Engage local community leaders and develop long-term relationships with key station clients

Qualification

Broadcast television experienceDigital asset managementRevenue achievementStrategic visionCommunity outreachAudience growthFinancial understandingTeam collaboration

Required

Minimum of three years of GM experience at a broadcast television station with accompanying digital assets
Proven history of audience growth
Strong track record of revenue achievement
Understanding of financial expenses
Exemplary strategic vision
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

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 of Local Content Development
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