Vice President & General Manager

Job Description

Vice President/General Manager- San Francisco

Nexstar Media Inc., America's largest local broadcasting company, is seeking a Vice President & General Manager to lead its media properties in San Francisco, California (DMA #10). The General Manager will have full oversight of KRON (CW), as well as all digital, mobile and social assets associated with KRON4.com, the most visited local Bay Area media website, as well as the KRON-On OTT platform.

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.

The KRON broadcast center is located in the heart of San Francisco which is famous for scenic beauty, cultural attractions, diverse communities and world-class cuisine. Landmarks include the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz, Chinatown, Union Square, the Bay Bridge, North Beach, the Castro district and Mission Dolores. This iconic station serves nine (9) counties with a diverse population across the Bay Area.

Essential Duties and Requirements

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of five years of GM experience at a 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 audience growth. In addition, ideal candidates should possess a strong track record of revenue achievement, share growth and financial expense understanding. 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.

Salary: $375,000+ commensurate with experience and skill level.

If you are interested in joining the executive ranks of Nexstar Media Inc. and making an impact in San Francisco, California, 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, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America's largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with over 200 owned or partner stations in 116 US markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar's national television properties include The CW, America's 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 Company's portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 US digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g42pb1-18-219-154-88-42 in your application.