Vice President / General Manager

Vice President And General Manager

Nexstar Media Inc., America's largest local broadcasting company, is seeking a Vice President and General Manager to lead its media properties in Providence, Rhode Island (DMA #52). The General Manager will have full oversight of Nexstar's operations at WPRI (CBS / MyNet) and will oversee its operational agreement with Mission Broadcasting providing services to WNAC (Fox / CW) through an SSA, as well as wpri.com, and all other digital, mobile and social media assets for the stations.

Our stations serve viewers in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. Our award-winning news teams are market leaders with in-depth and investigative local coverage. We are committed to serving our local viewers with more than 70 hours of local news and programming a week including the only local lifestyle show in the market, The Rhode Show. WPRI is, also, the official station of the New England Patriots in Rhode Island.

Living in Providence offers an ideal balance of career opportunities and quality of life, making it a great place to call home. As the state capital and a hub for education, healthcare, and innovation, Providence provides a thriving job market with strong networks across multiple industries. The city's rich cultural scene, diverse dining options, and renowned universities foster a dynamic and creative atmosphere. Its manageable size also means shorter commutes and easy access to both city amenities and New England's natural beauty, including nearby beaches and hiking trails.

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.