Vice President & General Manager
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Job Location:
Lansing, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Nexstar Media Inc. Americas 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). The Vice President/General Manager will have full oversight over Nexstars operations of WLNS (CBS) and will oversee its operational agreements with Mission Broadcasting providing services to WLAJ (ABC/CW) as well as and all other digital mobile and social media assets for the stations.
The ideal candidate for this role will leverage their 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. Additionally they will possess a strong background in creating locally originated content for multiple platforms (OTT linear web social) driving audience engagement and increasing our overall reach. A demonstrated ability to promote a collaborative culture within all station departments is essential ensuring operational efficiencies and continued growth. Experience in managing a duopoly station is preferred.
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of five years of broadcast management experience at a commercial 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. 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 staff members and 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.
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. Centrally located in Michigan Lansing provides convenient access to major destinations making it an ideal place to live work and raise a family.
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 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 317000 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 a national cable news network 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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Required Experience:
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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.
