Nexstar Appoints Bill Sammon as Senior Vice President of Washington, D.C., Editorial Content for The Hill and NewsNation

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Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST) has appointed Bill Sammon as Senior Vice President of Washington, D.C., Editorial Content for The Hill and NewsNation. Sammon, who brings nearly 40 years of journalism experience, will direct Nexstar's national news content in Washington, D.C., starting November 18. His extensive background includes roles as a war correspondent, White House correspondent, and most recently as Managing Editor and Senior Vice President of News at Fox News Channel. During the 2020 presidential election, he was first to declare Biden's victory in Arizona. He will report to Cherie Grzech, President and Managing Editor for News and Politics at NewsNation.

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• Strategic appointment of an experienced news executive with 40 years of industry expertise
• Strengthening of editorial leadership in Washington D.C., a key market for political news coverage
• Integration of content operations between The Hill and NewsNation platforms

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Experienced Broadcast Executive and News Leader Will Direct Nexstar’s National News Content in the Nation’s Capital

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced the appointment of Bill Sammon as Senior Vice President of Washington, D.C., Editorial Content for The Hill, the nation’s leading source of digital political news and analysis, and NewsNation, Nexstar’s national cable news network. In this newly created position, Mr. Sammon will be responsible for directing Nexstar’s national news content in the nation’s capital, where he will be based. Mr. Sammon will report to Cherie Grzech, President and Managing Editor for News and Politics at NewsNation, and assume his new duties on Nov. 18.

Mr. Sammon brings nearly 40 years of experience as a journalist and broadcast news leader to his new role with The Hill and NewsNation. He started his journalism career in his hometown of Cleveland, working as an investigative reporter for The Plain Dealer newspaper. In 1995, he moved to Europe to become a war correspondent for The Stars and Stripes, covering conflicts in Bosnia and Iraq. In 1997, Mr. Sammon relocated to Washington, D.C., and spent a decade as a White House correspondent for several newspapers, including The Washington Times. Mr. Sammon has written six books on the presidency, four of which became New York Times bestsellers.

Mr. Sammon joined Fox News Channel in 2008, serving as Managing Editor and Senior Vice President of News, based in Washington, D.C. His responsibilities included overseeing presidential debates and the network’s decision desk, where he projected winners and losers in national elections. During the 2020 presidential election, Mr. Sammon was the first to declare Joe Biden the winner in Arizona, a key state that paved the way for Mr. Biden’s eventual election.

“We are excited to have Bill on board,” said Cherie Grzech, President of News and Politics for NewsNation. “Bill’s impeccable credentials as a journalist are renowned, and he is the perfect leader to oversee the combined newsgathering operations of The Hill and NewsNation in Washington, D.C. Bill will be a tremendous addition to our team.”

Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Sammon said, “I’m grateful for the chance to work with Nexstar’s incredible team of outstanding journalists. Last week they accurately informed the world who would win the presidency, and this week did the same with the House of Representatives—before any other news outlet—demonstrating yet again, Nexstar's unwavering commitment to accurate, quality journalism.”

About Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

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Media Contacts:

Carly Shanahan

VP/Communications

NewsNation

872-242-9616 or cashanahan@newsnationnow.com

Gary Weitman

EVP and Chief Communications Officer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

972-373-8800 or gweitman@nexstar.tv

Investor Contact:

Joe Jaffoni or Jennifer Neuman

JCIR

212/835-8500 or nxst@jcir.com

Source: Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

FAQ

When will Bill Sammon start his new role at Nexstar (NXST)?

Bill Sammon will assume his new duties as Senior Vice President of Washington, D.C., Editorial Content for The Hill and NewsNation on November 18.

What is Bill Sammon's previous experience before joining Nexstar (NXST)?

Sammon has nearly 40 years of journalism experience, including roles as a war correspondent for The Stars and Stripes, White House correspondent for various newspapers, and Managing Editor and Senior Vice President of News at Fox News Channel.

Who will Bill Sammon report to at Nexstar (NXST)?

Bill Sammon will report to Cherie Grzech, President and Managing Editor for News and Politics at NewsNation.