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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · 2 weeks ago

Vice President/General Manager

positionGrand Rapids, MI
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff, Director/Executive
date5+ years exp

Nexstar Media Group, Inc., America’s largest local broadcasting company, is seeking a Vice President & General Manager to lead its media properties in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The General Manager will oversee various television and digital assets, drive audience engagement, and promote operational efficiencies while fostering a collaborative culture within the station.

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Responsibilities

Lead and manage the media properties in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Oversee WOOD TV (NBC), WOTV (ABC), WXSP (MyNet), woodtv.com, and all other digital, mobile, and social assets
Leverage proven skill sets and extensive experience in leading broadcast operational teams within sales-driven organizations
Understand advanced digital ad solutions and new business development
Create locally originated content for multiple platforms (OTT, linear, web, social)
Drive audience engagement and increase overall reach
Promote a collaborative culture within all station departments
Ensure operational efficiencies and continued growth
Engage local community leaders and develop long-term relationships with key station clients

Qualification

Broadcast managementDigital ad solutionsAudience growthRevenue achievementCommunity engagementStrategic visionOperational efficiencyTeam collaboration

Required

Minimum of five 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

Preferred

Experience in managing a duopoly station

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, Local Content Development
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