Vice President and General Manager

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Rock Island, IL

5d•$185,000•Onsite

About The Position

Nexstar Media Inc. is seeking an experienced television professional to oversee its media properties in the Quad Cities—Rock Island/Moline, Illinois, and Davenport, Iowa (DMA #117). The role has full oversight of Nexstar’s operations of WHBF (CBS) and KGCW (The CW), and oversees operational agreements with Mission Broadcasting to provide services to KLJB (Fox), as well as the stations’ website and other digital, mobile, and social assets. The ideal candidate is a digital-first leader with a record of driving revenue through advanced digital advertising solutions, new business development, and innovative sales strategies. The 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. The role calls for strategic vision, disciplined execution, and the ability to build a collaborative, growth-oriented culture. The successful candidate will promote teamwork, innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while building strong relationships with employees, community leaders, and key clients. The position requires leading digital sales, broadcast sales, content, and news teams, collaborating across departments, strengthening the station’s community presence, and translating emerging digital opportunities into measurable business results. Experience managing a duopoly operation is preferred. The position is based in the Quad Cities region. Compensation is $185,000 or more, commensurate with experience and skill level, and the position is eligible for bonuses and commissions.

Requirements

At least five years of senior management experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing digital sales, broadcast sales, content, and news teams.
A proven record of driving revenue through advanced digital advertising solutions, new business development, and innovative sales strategies.
Experience leading 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.
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and strengthen the station’s community presence.
Ability to translate emerging digital opportunities into measurable business results.
Strategic vision and disciplined execution.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing a duopoly operation.

Responsibilities

Oversee Nexstar’s operations of WHBF (CBS) and KGCW (The CW).
Oversee operational agreements with Mission Broadcasting to provide services to KLJB (Fox).
Oversee the stations’ website and other digital, mobile, and social assets.
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 to expand audience reach and grow revenue.
Lead digital sales, broadcast sales, content, and news teams.
Build a collaborative, growth-oriented culture that promotes teamwork, innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Develop strong relationships with employees, community leaders, and key clients.
Collaborate across departments, strengthen the station’s community presence, and translate emerging digital opportunities into measurable business results.