Vice President and General Manager
About The Position
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 Youngstown, Ohio (DMA #117). The Vice President/General Manager will have full oversight over Nexstar’s operations of WKBN (CBS), WYFX (Fox), and will oversee its operational agreements with Vaughan Media, LLC providing services to WYTV (ABC/MyNet), as well as wkbn.com and all other digital, mobile, and social assets for the stations. The ideal candidate will be a digital-first leader with a proven record of driving revenue through advanced digital advertising solutions, new business development, and innovative sales strategies. The successful candidate will have led either a commercial television station with a strong digital advertising operation or a high-performing digital sales organization. Experience developing and scaling locally produced content across OTT, web, social, and linear platforms to expand audience reach and accelerate revenue growth is essential. Success in this role requires strategic vision, disciplined execution, and the ability to build a highly collaborative, growth-oriented culture. The successful candidate will promote teamwork, innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while developing strong relationships with employees, community leaders, and key clients. Experience managing a duopoly operation is preferred. Candidates should have at least five years of senior management experience and a demonstrated ability to lead high-performing digital sales, broadcast sales, content, and news teams. The ability to collaborate effectively across departments, strengthen the station’s community presence, and translate emerging digital opportunities into measurable business results is essential. Youngstown offers an outstanding quality of life with a low cost of living, friendly neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community that makes it easy to feel at home. Residents enjoy access to beautiful parks, a vibrant local arts and dining scene, and the cultural and educational opportunities provided by Youngstown State University. The region is conveniently located between Cleveland and Pittsburgh, giving you access to big-city amenities while maintaining the affordability and pace of a smaller community. For professionals, Youngstown provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit market while enjoying a comfortable lifestyle and excellent work-life balance. If you are interested in joining the executive ranks of the Nexstar Media Inc, and making an impact in Youngstown, Ohio, 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.
Requirements
- At least five years of senior management experience
- Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing digital sales, broadcast sales, content, and news teams
- Proven record of driving revenue through advanced digital advertising solutions, new business development, and innovative sales strategies
- Experience developing and scaling locally produced content across OTT, web, social, and linear platforms
- Experience leading either a commercial television station with a strong digital advertising operation or a high-performing digital sales organization
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing a duopoly operation is preferred
Responsibilities
- Oversee Nexstar’s operations of WKBN (CBS), WYFX (Fox)
- Oversee operational agreements with Vaughan Media, LLC providing services to WYTV (ABC/MyNet)
- Manage all digital, mobile, and social assets for the stations
- Drive revenue through advanced digital advertising solutions, new business development, and innovative sales strategies
- Develop and scale locally produced content across OTT, web, social, and linear platforms
- Promote teamwork, innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
- Develop strong relationships with employees, community leaders, and key clients
- Manage a duopoly operation
- Lead high-performing digital sales, broadcast sales, content, and news teams
- Collaborate effectively across departments
- Strengthen the station’s community presence
- Translate emerging digital opportunities into measurable business results
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
