Station Manager

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Nexstar Media, Inc., America’s largest local broadcasting company, is seeking an experienced television professional to serve as Station Manager to oversee its media properties in Lansing, Michigan (DMA #113). The Station Manager will support  the day-to-day management of Nexstar’s operations of WLNS (CBS) and WLAJ (ABC/CW) through its operational agreements with Mission Broadcasting, as well as  and all other digital, mobile, and social media assets for the stations.

The Station Manager will work closely with department leaders across news, sales, engineering, and digital to ensure smooth, efficient, and high-quality station operations. This role requires a hands-on leader who can champion local content, support revenue initiatives, and foster strong cross-departmental collaboration.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Oversee daily station operations for stations, ensuring consistent execution across broadcast and digital platforms.
* Support local content development for linear broadcast, OTT/CTV, web, mobile, and social platforms, helping teams drive audience engagement and expand community reach.
* Partner with sales leadership to implement revenue strategies, support new business development, and ensure strong understanding and integration of digital advertising solutions.
* Promote a collaborative culture across all station departments, encouraging communication, problem-solving, and operational efficiency.
* Work with news leadership to uphold high standards of journalism, community relevance, and creative storytelling.
* Assist in monitoring station performance metrics, implementing improvements, and ensuring compliance with company policies and FCC regulations.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners, civic leaders, and key advertisers.
* Support departmental hiring, training, and team development initiatives.
* Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to maintain technical reliability and support continuous improvement.
* Represent the station at community events and support station-led initiatives and outreach efforts.
** Qualifications
* ** Minimum of 3–5 years of broadcast management or senior-level departmental leadership experience at a commercial television station or similar media organization.
* Strong understanding of local broadcasting, digital content strategies, and multi-platform audience engagement.
* Experience supporting high-performing sales and news teams within a fast-paced, sales-driven environment.
* Proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships across departments.
* Effective communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
* Demonstrated commitment to community involvement and local service.
* Experience with multi-station operations (duopoly or shared services environment) is a plus but not required.

Lansing, Michigan is a vibrant capital city that offers an excellent quality of life with a reasonable cost of living. Home to Michigan State University, Lansing benefits from a dynamic economy driven by education, healthcare, and technology, creating diverse career opportunities and fostering innovation. Residents enjoy family-friendly neighborhoods, top-rated schools, and abundant parks and trails for outdoor recreation. The city also boasts cultural attractions, a thriving arts scene, and short commutes, all while maintaining affordable housing.

Centrally located in Michigan, Lansing provides convenient access to major destinations, making it an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family.

If you are interested in joining the executive ranks of the Nexstar Media Inc, and making an impact in Lansing, Michigan, you are encouraged to apply online at 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 317,000 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 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people.

Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, News Nation, 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 , are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property.

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