Nexstar Media Group

Broadcasting

VicePresident/GeneralManager

$250–450k ~AI est. Chicopee, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Vice President/General Manager at Nexstar Media Group. Skills: Sales leadership, Revenue generation, Broadcast operations, Digital strategy. Lead WWLP (NBC/CW) in Springfield, Massachusetts. Lead all digital, mobile, and social assets”

What You'll Achieve.

Increase overall reach; Growth in programming performance; New local revenue generation

Industry & Context.

Broadcasting

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Five years of leadership experience, Leadership experience at commercial broadcast television station, Experience with accompanying digital assets

Nice to Have

Understanding of advanced digital ad solutions, Background in developing locally originated content, Experience in driving audience engagement, Experience in increasing overall reach, Prior success in maintaining operational efficiencies, Prior success in growth in programming performance, Prior success in new local revenue generation, Experience in developing long-term relationships with key station clients

What You'll Do.

Lead WWLP (NBC/CW) in Springfield

Utilize proven skillsets and extensive experience

Lead broadcast operational teams

Develop locally originated content

Drive audience engagement

Increase overall reach

Promote a winning culture of teamwork

Maintain a focus on operational efficiencies

Maintain a focus on growth in programming performance

Maintain a focus on new local revenue generation

Manage high-performing sales teams

Manage high-performing news teams

Collaborate with department heads

Collaborate with staff members

Promote teamwork within all areas

Engage local community leaders

Develop long-term relationships with key station clients

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Winning culture of teamwork; Teamwork within all station departments; Collaborating with department heads; Collaborating with staff members; Promote teamwork within all areas

Full Job Description

Nexstar Media, Inc., America’s largest local broadcasting company, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Vice President & General Manager to lead WWLP (NBC/CW) in Springfield, Massachusetts (DMA #115), as well as all digital, mobile, and social assets associated with the station. The ideal candidate will utilize their proven skillsets and extensive experience in leading broadcast operational teams with sales-driven organizations, including a strong understanding of advanced digital ad solutions, and new business development. Additionally, this candidate will possess a strong background in developing locally originated content for multiple platforms (OTT, linear, web, social), driving audience engagement, and increasing our overall reach. 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. The station serves Western Massachusetts and parts of northern Connecticut, delivering trusted local news, weather, and community-focused content to viewers across the Pioneer Valley. Known for its strong local reporting, the station has earned multiple regional Emmy Awards and recognition from the Associated Press for excellence in journalism. Beyond the newsroom, WWLP is deeply committed to the communities it serves, partnering with local organizations, supporting charitable initiatives, and hosting outreach efforts that make a meaningful impact across the region. Springfield, Massachusetts offers the perfect balance of professional opportunity and quality of life. Located in the scenic Pioneer Valley along the Connecticut River, Springfield combines the energy of a growing economic hub with the charm and affordability of a smaller city. The area is home to a diverse mix of industries, including healthcare, education, finance, and advanced manufacturing. Residents enjoy easy access to cultural attractions like

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