Nexstar Extends Contract Of Chief Communications Officer Gary Weitman

Nexstar Media Group today extended the employment agreement of Gary Weitman, the company’s executive vice president and chief communications officer. He will continue reporting to Perry Sook, Nexstar’s founder, chairman and chief executive officer.

“We are extremely pleased to be extending Gary’s employment agreement with Nexstar,” Sook said. “Since joining the company in 2019, he has done an outstanding job telling the story of our growth, as we launched NewsNation, acquired The Hill and The CW Network, and continued expanding our broadcast footprint. He is a guardian of the company’s reputation, well-respected by his peers, and has established deep and meaningful relationships with reporters across the media industry. We are fortunate to have him at Nexstar and thrilled to be extending his employment agreement.”

Weitman joined Nexstar following its acquisition of Tribune Media and has been in the strategic communications field for nearly 30 years. He oversees all of Nexstar’s internal and external communication, media relations, employee communication, and the company’s intranet and internet site, Nexstar.tv.