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Nexstar Media Group Extends Networks President Sean Compton

Nexstar Media Group, Inc announces the extension of employment agreements with Sean Compton, president, networks, and Dana Zimmer, president, distribution and strategy. Compton is responsible for the long-term strategy and business operations of The CW Network, NewsNation, Antenna TV, Rewind TV, Nexstar’s programming acquisitions, The Hill and WGN Radio. Prior to joining Nexstar, Compton was president of strategic programming and acquisitions for Tribune Company from 2008 to 2019. Prior to joining Tribune, he spent a combined 16 years at Clear Channel Radio and Premiere Radio Networks where he served as vice president of programming for 10 years before joining Tribune.