About
Sean Compton was appointed President, Networks in November 2020 and is responsible for the strategy and operations of The CW Network, NewsNation, Antenna TV, REWIND TV, The Hill and WGN Radio, as well as Nexstar programming acquisitions. He previously served as President of Strategic Programming and Acquisitions for Tribune Company and spent 16 years in radio at Clear Channel Radio and Premiere Radio Networks.
Roles
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
President, Networks · Current role
2020–present
Tribune Company
President of Strategic Programming and Acquisitions · Oversaw programming for 42 Tribune television stations and the nationally distributed digital network Antenna TV.
2008-2019
Clear Channel Radio & Premiere Radio Networks
Vice President of Programming · Spent 16 years in radio, serving as Vice President of programming for 10 years before joining Tribune.
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Fixed Compensation
FY 2025Salary
$1,000,000
ComponentAnnual base salary
All other compensation
$19,809
Total compensation
$3,114,363
Performance Compensation
Data from FY 2025Cash incentive
Bonus
$770,000
FormBonus
Annual cash incentive
$300,000
FormNon-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation
Stock awards
Stock awards
$1,024,554
Also at Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
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