Director of IT

Nexstar Network • Minneapolis, MN

14h • $125,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Nexstar Network is seeking a Director of IT to lead its technology function, strengthen technology delivery, and shape the organization’s technology strategy. This hands-on leadership role combines people development, technical expertise, and business partnership. The Director will lead and develop the IT team, maintain reliable systems, and evolve the technology environment toward simpler, more integrated, scalable solutions that support Nexstar and its members.

The role is responsible for developing and executing technology strategy aligned with business priorities; leading CRM strategy and roadmap development; providing technical leadership across enterprise applications, software development, architecture, and integrations; overseeing IT priorities and delivery practices; and ensuring the reliability, security, support, and improvement of the technology environment. The Director will also manage vendors and implementation partners, strengthen enterprise data capabilities, and communicate technology priorities, risks, and trade-offs to leadership.

The position follows a hybrid schedule, with three days per week in the Bloomington office. Planned travel is up to 10%, primarily for leadership meetings and member events. The compensation range is $125,000–$170,000. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Requirements

• Progressive experience in information technology, with demonstrated success leading technical teams, developing talent, and delivering business technology solutions.
• Experience designing, implementing, or integrating CRM solutions, translating business requirements into platform capabilities, and partnering with stakeholders on solution design.
• Strong technical understanding of enterprise applications, software development, architecture, and systems integration, with the ability to guide technical decisions and contribute to problem-solving.
• Ability to build trust, establish accountability, and lead teams through change while maintaining engagement and delivery performance.
• Experience overseeing software development and Agile delivery practices, including prioritization, capacity planning, and continuous improvement.
• Strong business acumen and success partnering with leaders to translate business needs into practical technology solutions.
• Experience evaluating technology platforms, managing vendors or implementation partners, and making informed build-versus-buy decisions.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on involvement in a lean, growing organization.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, including explaining technical concepts, framing trade-offs, and making recommendations to nontechnical stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of IT operations, security, infrastructure, and technology governance.
• Must be able to sit at a desk for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CRM strategy, platform evaluation, or selection.
• Experience with Microsoft enterprise technologies and Amazon Web Services.
• Experience leading technology modernization or legacy system transitions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field; equivalent education and relevant professional experience is also accepted.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the IT team, establishing expectations, providing regular coaching and feedback, building accountability, and guiding the team through change.
• Develop and execute a technology strategy aligned with business priorities, balancing reliable operations with modernization, scalability, and long-term sustainability.
• Make sound decisions and address issues, change, and conflict directly and effectively.
• Model Nexstar’s Guiding Principles and commitment to team success.
• Lead Nexstar’s CRM strategy and roadmap, partnering with business leaders to evaluate platforms, define future-state needs, and plan implementation and integration.
• Build trusted relationships across the organization and translate business needs into practical technology solutions while challenging unnecessary complexity and customization.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership across enterprise applications, software development, architecture, and integrations.
• Oversee IT priorities, capacity, and delivery, strengthening Agile practices, work intake, planning, and accountability.
• Ensure the reliability, security, support, and ongoing improvement of the technology environment, including oversight of IT Operations.
• Champion a buy-before-build approach, considering standardization, configuration, integration, and total cost of ownership.
• Lead and manage technology vendors and implementation partners, ensuring clear expectations, cost effectiveness, and accountable outcomes.
• Strengthen enterprise data capabilities through technology architecture, integrations, and data management practices.
• Communicate technology priorities, progress, risks, and trade-offs clearly to leadership.

Benefits

• Performance bonus potential.
• 100% paid health, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) safe harbor plan with a 3% company contribution.
• Generous PTO plan.
• Home service reimbursement.
• Gym membership and cell phone reimbursement.
• Paid community service day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director