Vice President & General Manager
About the role
Nexstar Media, Inc., America’s largest local broadcasting company, is seeking an experienced television professional to serve as Vice President/General Manager to oversee its media properties in Lansing, Michigan (DMA #113).
Responsibilities
- Full oversight over Nexstar’s operations of WLNS (CBS)
- Oversee operational agreements with Mission Broadcasting providing services to WLAJ (ABC/CW)
- Manage and drive audience engagement through locally originated content for multiple platforms (OTT, linear, web, social)
- Create and maintain a collaborative culture within all station departments to ensure operational efficiencies and continued growth
- Promote strategic vision, focused execution, and local outreach in the Lansing community
- Collaborate with department heads, staff members, and promote teamwork within all areas of station operations
- Engage local community leaders and develop long-term relationships with key station clients
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of broadcast management experience at a commercial broadcast television station with accompanying digital assets
- Proven skill sets and extensive experience in leading broadcast operational teams within sales-driven organizations, including a strong understanding of advanced digital ad solutions and new business development
- Demonstrated ability to promote a collaborative culture within all station departments
- Experience in managing a duopoly station is preferred
Qualifications
- Experienced in creating locally originated content for multiple platforms (OTT, linear, web, social)
- Strong understanding of advanced digital ad solutions and new business development
- Effective in collaborating with department heads, staff members, and promoting teamwork within all areas of station operations
- Ability to engage local community leaders and develop long-term relationships with key station clients
Skills
- Strategic vision
- Focused execution
- Local outreach and community involvement
- Leadership in managing high-performing sales and news teams
- Collaboration and teamwork within all areas of station operations
- Engagement with local community leaders and key station clients
Benefits
Lansing, Michigan is a vibrant capital city that offers an excellent quality of life with a reasonable cost of living. Home to Michigan State University, Lansing benefits from a dynamic economy driven by education, healthcare, and technology, creating diverse career opportunities and fostering innovation. Residents enjoy family-friendly neighborhoods, top-rated schools, and abundant parks and trails for outdoor recreation. The city also boasts cultural attractions, a thriving arts scene, and short commutes, all while maintaining affordable housing.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
The schedule for this role is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Contact Information
If you are interested in joining the executive ranks of the Nexstar Media Inc, and making an impact in Lansing, Michigan, 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.