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Job Location:
East Providence, RI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
09-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Nexstar Media Inc. Americas largest local broadcasting company is seeking a Vice President and General Manager to lead its media properties in Providence Rhode Island (DMA #52). The General Manager will have full oversight of Nexstars operations at WPRI (CBS/)MyNet) and will oversee its operational agreement with Mission Broadcasting providing services to WNAC (Fox/CW) through an SSA as well as and all other digital mobile and social media assets for the stations.
Our stations serve viewers in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. Our award-winning news teams are market leaders with in-depth and investigative local coverage. We are committed to serving our local viewers with more than 70 hours of local news and programming a week including the only local lifestyle show in the market The Rhode Show. WPRI is also the official station of the New England Patriots in Rhode Island.
Living in Providence offers an ideal balance of career opportunities and quality of life making it a great place to call home. As the state capital and a hub for education healthcare and innovation Providence provides a thriving job market with strong networks across multiple industries. The citys rich cultural scene diverse dining options and renowned universities foster a dynamic and creative atmosphere. Its manageable size also means shorter commutes and easy access to both city amenities and New Englands natural beauty including nearby beaches and hiking trails.
Essential Duties and Requirements
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of three years of GM experience at a broadcast television station with accompanying digital assets. The right fit for this position will be a seasoned and knowledgeable professional who is a driven advocate of local broadcasting and digital service to the community in which they have previously served and a proven history of audience addition ideal candidates should possess a strong track record of revenue achievement share growth and financial expense understanding. This position requires a leader with exemplary strategic vision focused execution and a verified understanding of local outreach and thoughtful community addition to having a proven track record of managing high-performing sales and news teams the successful candidate must be effective in collaborating with department heads and staff members while promoting teamwork within all areas of station operations. The ability to engage local community leaders and develop long-term relationships with key station clients is essential.
If you are driven by a determination to succeed have a tireless work ethic a commitment to creative successful revenue generation dedicated to serving the community and enjoy working alongside an exceptional team of dedicated employees with Americas largest broadcasting company then apply online at .
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 including more than 316000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns Americas largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates with more than 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstars national television properties include The CW Americas fifth major broadcast network NewsNation our national news network providing News for All Americans popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Companys portfolio of digital assets including its local TV station websites The Hill and are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information please visit .
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Key Skills
- Change Management
- Financial Services
- Growing Experience
- Managed Care
- Management Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Senior Leadership
- Performance Management
- Process Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
- Analytics
About Company
As the largest TV station operator in the U.S. reaching nearly 39 percent of households, Nexstar Media Group offers unrivaled audience access and influence.
