Candelaria named VP & GM of Nexstar Broadcasting in El Paso

Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. announced that David Candelaria has been appointed Vice President and General Manager of KTSM-TV (NBC/Estrella) and the associated mobile and digital operations under ElPasoProud.com which serve the El Paso, TX market (DMA #91). The appointment is effective immediately and Mr. Candelaria will report to Julie Pruett, Senior Vice President of Nexstar Broadcasting.

Commenting on the appointment, Julie Pruett stated, “David has an impressive, diversified industry background and is a highly respected leader whose exceptional service and community involvement is acknowledged by local viewers, advertisers, businesses and community organizations in El Paso and throughout the region. In addition to leading teams that delivered effective marketing solutions for local and national advertisers, he has a proven long-term record of exceeding economic goals by implementing innovative programming strategies and unique digital concepts while elevating the level of service provided to the local community. Throughout his career David has demonstrated a results-oriented and entrepreneurial approach to the business of broadcasting and a deep dedication to the local El Paso community. We are confident that his valuable management and strong relationships will enhance the position of our broadcasting and digital media operations in El Paso. Localism is our top priority at Nexstar and with David’s many years of success and notable achievements, we have the highest degree of confidence in his ability to continue elevating the value and service of KTSM-TV and ElPasoProud.com to the local market.”

Commenting on his new role, David Candelaria stated, “Nexstar has established a long-term reputation for serving the public interests and needs of local viewers, hometown businesses, and organizations in the markets where it operates. I am deeply committed to the extraordinary local community in El Paso, where my family and many of my close business contacts and personal friends reside. In my new role, I will utilize the management and marketing experience I have garnered over my career to further grow the operations while delivering excellent results and superior levels of service to our local viewers and advertisers. I look forward to working with the exceptional team of broadcasters at our El Paso station and digital operations as we continue our work in developing local viewership and enhancing the effectiveness and value of our marketing solutions platform.”