Sean Compton

Sean Compton was appointed President, Nexstar Networks in November 2020. He joined Nexstar Media Group, Inc., as the Executive Vice President of WGN America (now known as NewsNation), WGN Radio and Director of Content Acquisition in connection with Nexstar’s acquisition of Tribune Media Company in September 2019. He is responsible for the long-term strategy and day-to-day operations of The CW Network, NewsNation, Antenna TV, Rewind TV, The Hill, and WGN Radio.  He also oversees programming acquisitions for Nexstar’s broadcasting division.

Prior to joining Nexstar, Mr. Compton was President of Strategic Programming and Acquisitions for Tribune Company from 2008 to 2019, where he oversaw programming for 42 television stations and nationally distributed digital network Antenna TV. He previously spent 16 years in the radio industry, working at Clear Channel Radio & Premiere Radio Networks, where he served as Vice President of programming for 10 years.