Does Nexstar Media Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Nexstar Media Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Nexstar Media Group. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Nexstar Media Group?

25% of Nexstar Media Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Nexstar Media Group 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.4 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Nexstar Media Group?

Account Executive (105) , Producer (54) , Production Assistant (34) , Digital Content Producer (26) , News Producer (26) , News Reporter (24) , Traffic Coordinator (24) , Master Control Operator (22) , Reporter (21) , Multimedia Journalist (17) , Newscast Director (16) , Photographer (15) , Sales Assistant (15) , Digital Producer (14) , News Anchor (14)

What are the pros of working at Nexstar Media Group according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with people worked really hard but that is partly because a lot was asked of them." ((in 75 reviews)); "Good Benefits and Retirement options" ((in 66 reviews)); "great coworkers and I get to meet new people" ((in 40 reviews)); "good insurance at a reasonable price given at 90 days" ((in 15 reviews)); "Good opportunities exist here if you're early in your career." ((in 14 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Nexstar Media Group according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and having to manage other peoples work that’s not in my job description." ((in 204 reviews)); "Poor management and HR." ((in 101 reviews)); "the workload has quadrupled with no raise." ((in 34 reviews)); "No training on processes or systems." ((in 23 reviews)); "She talks out of both sides of her mouth and has sold out many managers to save her own skin while blame" ((in 23 reviews))

What are employees saying about Nexstar Media Group layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Nexstar Media Group layoffs and their outlook for job security at Nexstar Media Group in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Nexstar Media Group locations?

Indianapolis , Chicago , Baton Rouge , Dallas , Irving , Tampa , Salt Lake City , New York , Little Rock , Memphis , Albany , Washington , Austin , San Angelo , Fayetteville , Shreveport , Erie , Springfield , Abilene , Youngstown , Fresno , Denver , Rockford , Joplin , Rochester , Lubbock , Knoxville , Nashville , Terre Haute , Los Angeles

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Nexstar Media Group reviews

2.8

25% would recommend to a friend

(1,214 total reviews)

Perry A. Sook

18% approve of CEO

22% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

2.9

Diversity & inclusion

2.8

Career opportunities

2.7

Work/Life balance

2.5

Compensation and benefits

2.4

Culture & values

2.3

Senior management

Nexstar Media Group has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,214 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Nexstar Media Group employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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1K reviews

5.0

Jun 11, 2026

Great products but limited training available

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

products Running your own business essentially

Cons

Not a lot of training

5.0

Oct 9, 2025

Great place to work

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Tons of products to sell

Cons

Can be inconsistent at times

5.0

Jun 6, 2025

Good Company

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people and place, supportive, good healthcare

Cons

Nothing to say here, I enjoyed my time

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