Description:
We are looking for a General Manager to oversee the launch of our satellite office in Montgomery, Alabama. This person will recruit and manage the leadership of each function within the satellite office: sales, content, and social media.
In this position you will:
- Manage the physical, human and financial assets of the station
- Achieve budgeted financial goals and grow revenue share
- Help increase the viewing audience by serving the interests of the community
- Protect the brands reputation through strict adherence to journalism best practices
- Recruit, train, manage, and motivate all personnel including sales staff
- Oversee sales for the station including local, new business and new media
- Train sales team to sell products and services
- Lead sales promotions and develop non-traditional revenue sources
- Manage employee relations and station relations
- Manage and control sales revenue by developing strong relationships with local clients
Requirements:
- 7+ years experience in a similar role at a digital media news outlet or in a Sr. Management role
- Hands on media advertising sales and operational background a must
- Strong and positive leadership skills required
- Highly skilled leader, negotiator and motivator
- A minimum of 5 years management experience required
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint preferred.