Job description
Nexstar Media Inc., America’s largest local broadcasting company, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Vice President & General Manager to lead WTRF-TV (CBS, ABC, MyNet) in Wheeling, West Virginia/Steubenville, OH (DMA #163), as well as WTRF.com and the digital, mobile, and social assets associated with the stations.
WTRF serves the Ohio Valley (Northern WV and Eastern OH), providing the best multi-screen viewing in the market. Our managers are hands-on leaders at WTRF, and quickly become leaders in our community. We are deeply committed to our local communities, and we partner with more than 50 community organizations and non-profits each year.
The Wheeling/Steubenville market borders the Ohio River. Wheeling is known as “The Friendly City.” You will find plenty to do at the city’s Centre Market, where you will find locally owned shops, restaurants, and a craft beer brewery. The city has its own symphony, the state’s largest theater, and lots of museums. Wheeling even has its own hockey club- The Wheeling Nailers. The Ohio Valley has a low cost of living, great schools, and fantastic outdoor recreation opportunities. Wheeling is less than an hour away from Pittsburgh, with Steubenville being even closer.
The ideal candidate will utilize their proven skillsets and demonstrable experience in leading broadcast operational teams with sales-driven organizations, developing locally originated content, and commitment to community service to further propel our linear and digital audiences. Promoting a winning culture of teamwork within all station departments and prior success in maintaining a focus on operational efficiencies and growth in programming performance and new local revenue generation is required.
Essential Duties and Requirements
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of five years of general 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, and a proven history of ratings growth. This position requires a leader with exemplary strategic vision, focused execution, and a verified understanding of local outreach and thoughtful community involvement. In 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, preferably with oversight of a large staff. The ability to engage local community leaders and develop long-term relationships with key station clients is essential.
If you are interested in joining the executive ranks of Nexstar Media Inc. operational leadership team and making an impact in Wheeling/Steubenville, 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, including 283,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar own America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s television assets also include NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 75 million television homes, popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property with over 120 million monthly unique users as of December 31, 2021. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit
www.nexstar.tv
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