Vice President and General Manager

Job Description

Nexstar Media Inc., America's largest local broadcasting company, is seeking a Vice President and General Manager to lead its media properties in Shreveport, Louisiana (DMA #91). The General Manager will have full oversight of Nexstar's operations at KTAL (NBC)/KSHV (MyNet) and will oversee its operational agreement with Mission Broadcasting providing services to KMSS (Fox) through an SSA, as well as KTALnews.com, and all other digital, mobile and social media assets for the stations.
KTAL serves viewers across the Ark-La-Tex region, including parts of Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas. Known for its commitment to local journalism and community engagement, KTAL is home to the well-respected ''NBC 6 News'' team, delivering timely and impactful coverage that keeps viewers informed and connected. The station plays an active role in the community through initiatives such as ''6 Caring Hands,'' which supports local non-profits, and its partnerships with food banks, school systems, and public safety campaigns.
Located in the northwest corner of Louisiana, Shreveport offers a unique blend of Southern charm, cultural richness, and urban convenience. As a regional hub for commerce, education, and the arts, the city is home to vibrant music, culinary, and festival scenes, as well as renowned institutions like LSU Health Shreveport. With a cost of living well below the national average, short commute times, and access to beautiful outdoor spaces along the Red River, Shreveport provides an exceptional quality of life.
Essential Duties and Requirements
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of three 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. The ability to engage local community leaders and develop long-term relationships with key station clients is essential.
If you are driven by a determination to s/ucceed, have a tireless work ethic, a commitment to creative, successful revenue generation, dedicated to serving the community, and enjoy working alongside an exceptional team of dedicated employees with America's largest broadcasting company, then apply online at www.nexstar.tv.
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 316,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America's largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with more than 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, our national news network providing ''News for All Americans,'' 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.
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