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Nexstar Media Group Names Jay Howell Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcasting and Digital Operations in Las Vegas, Nevada

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the appointment of Jay Howell as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcasting and digital operations in Las Vegas, NV (DMA #40), including KLAS-TV (CBS), 8Newsnow.com , and their related digital and social media channels.

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  • Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the appointment of Jay Howell as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcasting and digital operations in Las Vegas, NV (DMA #40), including KLAS-TV (CBS), 8Newsnow.com , and their related digital and social media channels.
  • He also restructured the sales teams, placing greater emphasis on client-focused service, new business development, and digital revenue.
  • He also spearheaded the launch of WPRI.com , the stations first digital platform, which eventually became the #1 digital platform in Rhode Island.
  • Mr. Howell next served as Vice President of Broadcast Markets for Media General, following the companys acquisition of LIN Media in 2015.