Sean  Compton net worth and biography

Sean Compton Biography and Net Worth

Sean Compton has served as President, Networks since November 2020.  He joined Nexstar Media Group, Inc as the Executive Vice President of WGN America, WGN Radio and Director of Content Acquisition following the company’s acquisition of Tribune Media Company in September 2019.  He is responsible for operations of NewsNation, WGN Radio, Antenna TV and Nexstar programming acquisitions.  Before joining Nexstar, Mr. Compton was President of Strategic Programming and Acquisitions for Tribune Company where he oversaw programming for 42 Tribune television stations and nationally distributed digital network Antenna TV.

As Head of Tribune’s Programming department in 2011, Mr. Compton created Antenna TV.  Antenna TV has become one of the country’s fastest growing networks. In 2016, he brought Johnny Carson back to late night, which was the first time the show had been seen on air in a strip since Carson retired in 1992.

Mr. Compton spent 18 years in radio as VP of programming for Clear Channel Radio & Premiere Radio Networks before joining Tribune.  While at Premiere, he created and developed radio programs and features built around high-profile talent such as Donald Trump, Whoopi Goldberg, Bob Costas, Casey Kasem and Ryan Seacrest. Mr. Compton was also responsible for the acquisition of Sean Hannity for Premiere Radio Networks, one of the most listened to programs in the US.

He and his wife, Rita, have been married 20 years and have three sons.

What is Sean Compton's net worth?

The estimated net worth of Sean Compton is at least $1.68 million as of August 16th, 2024. Mr. Compton owns 10,684 shares of Nexstar Media Group stock worth more than $1,679,525 as of December 23rd. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Compton may own. Additionally, Mr. Compton receives an annual salary of $1,260,000.00 as Insider at Nexstar Media Group. Learn More about Sean Compton's net worth.

How old is Sean Compton?

Mr. Compton is currently 50 years old. There are 6 older executives and no younger executives at Nexstar Media Group. The oldest executive at Nexstar Media Group is Mr. Gary Weitman, Executive VP & Chief Communications Officer, who is 67 years old. Learn More on Sean Compton's age.

What is Sean Compton's salary?

As the Insider of Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Mr. Compton earns $1,260,000.00 per year. There are 3 executives that earn more than Mr. Compton. The highest earning executive at Nexstar Media Group is Mr. Perry A. Sook, Founder, Chairman & CEO, who commands a salary of $6,010,000.00 per year. Learn More on Sean Compton's salary.

How do I contact Sean Compton?

The corporate mailing address for Mr. Compton and other Nexstar Media Group executives is 545 EAST JOHN CARPENTER FREEWAY SUITE 700, IRVING TX, 75062. Nexstar Media Group can also be reached via phone at (972) 373-8800 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Sean Compton's contact information.

Has Sean Compton been buying or selling shares of Nexstar Media Group?

Sean Compton has not been actively trading shares of Nexstar Media Group in the last ninety days. Most recently, Sean Compton sold 3,930 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, August 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $160.61, for a transaction totalling $631,197.30. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now directly owns 10,684 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,715,957.24. Learn More on Sean Compton's trading history.

Who are Nexstar Media Group's active insiders?

Nexstar Media Group's insider roster includes Andrew Alford (Insider), Geoffrey Armstrong (Director), Michael Biard (COO), Karen Brophy (Insider), Timothy Busch (Insider), Thomas Carter (COO), Sean Compton (Insider), Dennis Fitzsimons (Director), Lee Ann Gliha (CFO), Jay Grossman (Director), Brett Jenkins (EVP), Charles McMillen (Director), Lisbeth Mcnabb (Director), Dennis Miller (Director), Rachel Morgan (EVP), John Muse (Director), I. Pompadur (Director), Blake Russell (EVP), Elizabeth Ryder (EVP), Perry Sook (CEO), Michael Strober (EVP and Chief Revenue Officer), Gary Weitman (Insider), and Dana Zimmer (Insider). Learn More on Nexstar Media Group's active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of Nexstar Media Group?

During the last twelve months, insiders at the sold shares 38 times. They sold a total of 156,458 shares worth more than $25,882,276.17. The most recent insider tranaction occured on December, 17th when CEO Perry A Sook sold 35,205 shares worth more than $5,707,786.65. Insiders at Nexstar Media Group own 6.3% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Nexstar Media Group.

Information on this page was last updated on 12/17/2024.

Sean Compton Insider Trading History at Nexstar Media Group

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
8/16/2024Sell3,930$160.61$631,197.3010,684View SEC Filing Icon  
3/7/2024Sell3,000$162.61$487,830.009,489View SEC Filing Icon  
3/7/2023Sell2,500$175.85$439,625.006,930View SEC Filing Icon  
9/21/2021Sell1,049$147.30$154,517.70View SEC Filing Icon  
9/23/2020Sell742$94.10$69,822.201,758View SEC Filing Icon  
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Sean Compton Buying and Selling Activity at Nexstar Media Group

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Nexstar Media Group Company Overview

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. operates as a diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across the television and digital platforms in the United States. It owns, operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to various markets; and offers television programming services. The company offers video and display advertising platforms that are delivered locally or nationally through its own and various third party websites, mobile and over-the-top applications, other digital media solutions to media publishers, and advertisers and a consumer product reviews platform. In addition, it owns NewsNation, a national cable news network; and WGN-AM, a Chicago radio station, as well as owns and operates digital multicast networks and other multicast network services. Further, its digital assets include local websites, mobile applications, connected television applications, free-ad supported television channels representing products of local television stations, The CW, The Hill and BestReviews, and a suite of advertising solutions. Additionally, the company engages in digital business; and management of real estate assets, including leasing of owned office and production facilities. Its stations are affiliates of ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, The CW, MyNetworkTV, and other broadcast television networks. The company was formerly known as Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. and changed its name to Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in January 2017. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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