Nexstar Designates Bill Nardi as Vice President of Station Operations
Blowing the Mic With Bill Nardi
Based in the bustling city of Irving, Texas, Nexstar Media Group has snapped up Bill Nardi as their brand-spanking-new vice president of station operations! With over 200 national local television stations under his watch, Bill's task list includes managing day-to-day broadcast operations, collaborating on projects for The CW, NewsNation, Antenna TV, and Rewind TV. So buckle up, Bill takeoff is set for May 12! He'll be straight-reporting to Blake Russell, Nexstar's operations executive VP.
Sayonara to Mark Turner, as he's ditching the scene on July 1, wrapping up a legendary 35-year career within the broadcast television operations world. Blake had this to say, "Mark's input to Nexstar is priceless. His genius played a crucial role in launching NewsNation and crafting our D.C. bureau. He not only executed our expansion plans flawlessly, but he always ensured projects were completed on schedule and within budget." Aww, we're gonna miss ya, Mark!
Bill's stronger than a rhino in a china shop when it comes to upcoming challenges, boasting over two decades of executive experience! He held the same position at Tegna, commanding operations and engineering for its 64 television stations and streaming platforms. On top of that, he championed Tegna's safety and security program, spearheading the creation of disaster recovery plans.
Blake's all Praises for Bill, "Bill is the perfect match to fill Mark's shoes. He's as talented as a maestro, brimming with innovation and easily adapts to newer technology to enhance our local TV stations, national networks, and digital platforms. He's the man for the job!"
Before his time at Tegna, Bill led the broadcast operations and global support division at Dejero Labs Inc., based in Waterloo, Ontario. His responsibilities included sales support, technical operations, and product development, ensuring smooth integration. He joined Dejero after an 8-year stint as NBC-owned station WRC Washington's director of technology and broadcast operations.
Bill's eyes twinkle at the prospect of joining a tech-savvy powerhouse like Nexstar, "I'm chomping at the bit to jumpstart this new chapter. Mark's got some big boots to fill, and I’m grateful for this golden opportunity to succeed him!"
Bill hails from The University of Phoenix, and he'll be planting his roots in Nexstar's headquarters in Irving, Texas, while moving to the Dallas region. Keep your eyes peeled for this TV titan making waves at Nexstar!
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- Bill Nardi, the new vice president of station operations at Nexstar Media Group, will manage day-to-day operations of over 200 national local television stations, which include The CW, NewsNation, Antenna TV, and Rewind TV.
- As Bill Nardi takes the helm at Nexstar, the broadcasting industry bids farewell to Mark Turner, who is retiring after 35 years, having made significant contributions to broadcast television operations, including playing a crucial role in launching NewsNation.
- Prior to his tenure at Nexstar, Bill Nardi held the same position at Tegna, where he commanded operations and engineering for its 64 television stations and streaming platforms, and championed Tegna's safety and security program.
- Blake Russell, Nexstar's operations executive VP, is excited about Bill Nardi joining the team, praising his talent, innovation, and ability to adapt to newer technology to enhance local TV stations, national networks, and digital platforms.
- Bill Nardi is eager to begin his new role at Nexstar, a tech-savvy powerhouse, and looks forward to building upon the foundation laid by Mark Turner, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to succeed him.