Jeff Miller has been named vice president and general manager of Nexstar owned KVEO and Mission Broadcasting’s KGBT in Brownsville-Harlingen, Texas.
“Jeff’s proven leadership experience, his innovative approach to developing new local content for viewers and digital users, and his results-driven approach, make him the ideal candidate to lead our broadcasting and digital operations in Brownsville/Harlingen and oversee our relationship in the market with Mission Broadcasting,” said Julie Pruett, svp and regional manager for Nexstar Media Inc.’s broadcasting division.
Miller most recently worked as vp and gm of KPTM and KXVO in Omaha, Neb. Before that, he was the vp and gm of KMEG and KPTH in Sioux City, Iowa. He’s also worked in broadcast sales and marketing roles in Orlando, Fla., San Antonio, Texas, and Jackson, Mississippi.
“I am grateful to Nexstar for this opportunity and for the chance to continue the legacy of service provided to the local community by these critically important media properties,” said Miller. “Nexstar’s emphasis on localism, together with its ability to forge unique advertising and marketing solutions for its clients is an unbeatable combination. I am excited about the opportunity to work along the talented staffs at KVEO-TV, valleycentral.com, and KGBT-TV, and I can’t wait to get started.”
Miller will begin his new duties immediately and report to Pruett.