Executive Action: Nexstar Media, Inc.
• Nexstar Media Inc. announced the appointment of Brandin Stewart as Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for its broadcasting division, overseeing Nexstar television stations and digital operations in multiple markets across the country, effective July 20.
Stewart be based at the company’s HQ in Irving, TX and report to Andrew Alford, President of Nexstar Media Inc.’s broadcasting division, who commented, “Brandin is a highly-engaged, energetic and collaborative leader and team-builder. His depth of experience as a broadcast executive, lengthy track record of success, deep involvement in station operations, local content development, and thoughtful engagement with advertisers and community organizations, make him an excellent choice to oversee our broadcast and digital operations in a variety of important markets. We’re extremely pleased to be bringing Brandin aboard and we’re looking forward to much success in the years ahead.”
Stewart most recently served as as President/GM of KYW-TV (CBS 3) & CW affiliate WPSG-TV/Philadelphia from 2019 through 2021. Prior to that, Stewart held sales leadership positions at NBC affiliate WMAQ-TV and Telemundo in Chicago, serving as VP of Sales for WMAQ from 2014-18, and VP of Sales for both businesses beginning in 2018. Earlier in his career, Stewart held a series of sales positions of increasing responsibility in large markets, including Dallas, San Diego, and Atlanta.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Stewart said, “I am thrilled to be joining the nation’s largest local broadcaster and very grateful to Nexstar for giving me the opportunity to be a part of its executive team. Nexstar is committed to being the preeminent leader in local news, offering high-quality entertainment and sports programming to its viewers, and providing unique tailormade solutions to its advertisers. In addition, Nexstar has a legacy of service to its communities that is well deserved and something I am proud to be a part of. I can’t wait to get started.”
