Vice President/General Manager
We are seeking an accomplished and dynamic leader with proven management experience to oversee our station in Wausau, Wisconsin. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who has demonstrated a track record of success in key areas, including Digital and Linear Spot Sales, Marketing and Sales Management, News Content Development, and Newsroom Operations. This role requires a forward-thinking strategist who can work with others and navigate the evolving media landscape with agility and vision. Our candidate will demonstrate a history of driving growth and achievingresults through strategic planning, collaboration, and team development. We are looking for a mentorand motivator who can inspireour managers and staff.
Duties/Responsibilitiesinclude (but are not limitedto):
- The Vice President/General Manager will report directly to a Gray Regional Vice President and will be responsible for the management of all aspects of the station in a highly competitive and decentralized corporate culture.
- Lead a fullyfunctioning multi-platform media station with a focus on growingrevenue and audience.
- Be the primaryleader in generatingratings and revenue.
- Develop strategic and operational plans for the station's growth in multi-platform content delivery and revenue generation that are in alignment with the station's local brand.
- Effectively communicate with department supervisors, employees, and community leaders. Create a collaborative, team-based environment. Lead with positivemotivation, direction, and insight while holding the team accountable for the attainment of operational goals.
- Encourage innovationand a willingness to launch new initiatives.
- Provide visible leadership in the station and community. Develop strong relationships with key clients, business leaders, and community stakeholders.
- Provide trainingand development opportunities to station employees
- Responsible for station Operating and Capitalexpense budgets.
- Demonstrate a strongunderstanding of the station's financial reports, including the ability to contribute to their development by ensuring accurate and relevant data.
- Enforce all FCC, EEO, SOX, and any otherappropriate rules and regulations provided by the company.
-· Uphold and promote the policies outlined in Gray Media's Employee Handbook. As General Manager, you will lead by example by adhering to these policies with the highest ethical standards and ensure all employees do the same.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned