Nexstar Media Group Networks President Sean Compton has signed an extension to remain with the organization.
As the company’s president, Compton oversees the television assets, including The CW and NewsNation, as well as WGN Radio and digital outlet The Hill.
The 49-year-old Compton joined the company in 2019 after stops at The Tribune Company, Clear Channel, and Premiere Networks.
Additionally, Dana Zimmer, President of Distribution and Strategy for Nexstar Media Group, has also inked an extension to remain with the company.
“We are thrilled to extend the employment agreements of Sean and Dana whose leadership has helped drive our growth and shareholder returns. Our strong industry position and positive growth prospects reflect Sean and Dana’s leadership and key contributions alongside the Nexstar Nation team,” Nexstar CEO Perry Sook said.
“Through their individual and collective efforts, Sean and Dana have significantly expanded the reach of Nexstar’s local television stations and cable news network, NewsNation, especially among digital and streaming users; completed successful negotiations with our distribution and network partners resulting in the consistent growth of Nexstar’s retransmission and carriage revenues; and, shepherded the growth of several of our most significant assets, including The CW Network, NewsNation, Antenna TV, Rewind TV, and The Hill.
“Sean and Dana generate enormous value for the Company and our network and distribution partners, and given their consistent record of accomplishment, we are delighted to extend their employment agreements as we continue positioning Nexstar for continued near- and long-term growth and the enhancement of shareholder value.”
