Power of Attorney for Patrick Paolini

This filing is a Power of Attorney document for Patrick Paolini, an officer of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (CEO, TEGNA Inc.). The document, dated May 26, 2026, grants authority to specific individuals (Rommel Benico, Mark Hoyla, Jason Gray, Patrick Cusick, and Lee Ann Gliha) to execute Forms 3, 4, and 5 on behalf of Mr. Paolini. These forms are related to reporting beneficial ownership of securities under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Power of Attorney remains in effect until Mr. Paolini is no longer required to file these forms, unless revoked earlier. It clarifies that the appointed attorneys-in-fact are not assuming Mr. Paolini's compliance responsibilities.