Question 1

Do workers at Nexstar Media Group get paid breaks?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
63% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 2

Does Nexstar Media Group pay people when they’re sick?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
85% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 3

At Nexstar Media Group, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Accepted Answer

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
76% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.

Question 4

Is the health insurance from Nexstar Media Group affordable enough for their workers?

Accepted Answer

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
93% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 5

Do people get paid time off at Nexstar Media Group?

Accepted Answer

Most people get paid time off work.
88% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 6

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Accepted Answer

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.

39% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
26% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
18% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
16% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Question 7

Do workers at Nexstar Media Group worry about hours?

Accepted Answer

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
93% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Question 8

Do Nexstar Media Group workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Accepted Answer

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
64% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Question 9

How easy is it for Nexstar Media Group workers to change shifts?

Accepted Answer

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
40% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Question 10

How easy is it to get time off at Nexstar Media Group?

Accepted Answer

Most people find it easy to get time off.
83% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 11

Do Nexstar Media Group managers change schedules at the last minute?

Accepted Answer

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
84% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Question 12

Do jobs at Nexstar Media Group spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Accepted Answer

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
26% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Question 13

How easy is it to take sick days at Nexstar Media Group?

Accepted Answer

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
95% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 14

Is working at Nexstar Media Group good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Accepted Answer

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
67% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Question 15

Do people at Nexstar Media Group feel treated with respect by their managers?

Accepted Answer

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
81% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 16

Do people at Nexstar Media Group get to take their breaks without interruption?

Accepted Answer

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
35% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 17

Is it stressful to work at Nexstar Media Group?

Accepted Answer

Some people feel stressed here.
54% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 18

Do people at Nexstar Media Group enjoy their jobs?

Accepted Answer

Most people enjoy their job.
91% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 19

Do people at Nexstar Media Group recommend working with their team?

Accepted Answer

Only some people recommend working with their team.
56% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 20

Do people get enough training when they start at Nexstar Media Group?

Accepted Answer

Most people got enough training when they started.
72% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 21

Do people get support to advance at Nexstar Media Group?

Accepted Answer

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 59% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 22

Do people think Nexstar Media Group’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Accepted Answer

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
81% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 23

Do workers feel well informed about how Nexstar Media Group is doing?

Accepted Answer

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
59% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Nexstar Media Group

News Internship

News Internship

Vice President & General Manager

Vice President & General Manager

Multi-Media Journalist (MMJ) & Content Developer

Multi-Media Journalist (MMJ) & Content Developer

Digital Media Director

Digital Media Director

Vice President & General Manager

Vice President & General Manager

News Director

News Director

Vice President & General Manager

Vice President & General Manager

Multi-Media Journalist

Multi-Media Journalist

Vice President, Employee Engagement

Vice President, Employee Engagement

Digital Media Sales Account Executive

Digital Media Sales Account Executive

Master Control Operator

Master Control Operator

Meteorologist, Nexstar Weather Center

Meteorologist, Nexstar Weather Center

Digital Media Director

Digital Media Director

Vice President/General Manager

Vice President/General Manager

Photographer News

Photographer News

Master Control Operations Technician

Master Control Operations Technician

Digital Executive Producer

Digital Executive Producer

News Photographer

News Photographer

Sales Coordinator

Sales Coordinator

Unpaid Intern

Unpaid Intern

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What Nexstar Media Group employees say

Get the real story on frontline employers

Pay

Only some people get paid breaks

Most people get paid when they’re sick

The job rarely spills into unpaid time

Benefits

Sick days don’t use up paid time off

Most people say they can afford the health insurance

Most people get paid time off

Hours and flexibility

Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule

Most people don’t worry about their hours

Only some people can choose their shifts

Workplace

Most people feel treated with respect

Only some people get breaks without interruption

Some people are stressed

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