Vice President/General Manager

About the role

Nexstar Media, Inc., America’s largest local broadcasting company, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Vice President & General Manager to lead WFRV (CBS) in Green Bay, Wisconsin (DMA #68), as well as all digital, mobile, and social assets associated with the station.

Responsibilities

• Utilize proven skillsets and extensive experience in leading broadcast operational teams with sales-driven organizations, including a strong understanding of advanced digital ad solutions, and new business development.
• Develop and drive locally originated content for multiple platforms (OTT, linear, web, social), increase audience engagement, and expand overall reach.
• Promote a winning culture of teamwork within all station departments and maintain focus on operational efficiencies and growth in programming performance and new local revenue generation.
• Lead the station in producing more than 35 hours of local programming each week, including Midwest Farm Weekly, Newsmaker Sunday, Green & Gold Game Day, and Green Bay Nation.
• Ensure the station covers local news throughout Northeastern Wisconsin and maintains a strong commitment to community events.
• Collaborate with department heads and staff members to foster teamwork within all areas of station operations.
• Engage local community leaders and develop long-term relationships with key station clients.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years of general management experience at a commercial broadcast television station with accompanying digital assets.
• A seasoned and knowledgeable professional with a proven track record of managing high-performing sales and news teams.
• An exemplary strategic vision, focused execution, and a verified understanding of local outreach and thoughtful community involvement.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with department heads and staff members to promote teamwork within all areas of station operations.
• The ability to engage local community leaders and develop long-term relationships with key station clients.

Qualifications

• Proven success in developing locally originated content for multiple platforms (OTT, linear, web, social).
• Experience in leading high-performing sales and news teams.
• A strong understanding of advanced digital ad solutions and new business development.
• A demonstrated ability to collaborate with department heads and staff members to promote teamwork within all areas of station operations.
• A proven track record of engaging local community leaders and developing long-term relationships with key station clients.

Skills

• Strategic vision and focused execution.
• Strong understanding of local outreach and community involvement.
• Effective collaboration with department heads and staff members.
• Engagement with local community leaders and key station clients.

Benefits

WFRV is committed to covering local news throughout Northeastern Wisconsin and is a market leader in developing important local television and digital content. The station produces more than 35 hours of local programming each week, including Midwest Farm Weekly, Newsmaker Sunday, Green & Gold Game Day, and Green Bay Nation just to name a few. The station also has a strong commitment to covering community events.

Pay

Competitive compensation package, including base salary and bonus opportunities.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible work schedule to accommodate the needs of the station and the community.

Contact

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

About Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports, and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.