Vice President / General Manager

Job Description

About KCBD:

KCBD/KLCW is the dominant Broadcast and Digital news source in Lubbock, Texas. Our primary program streams include NBC, CW, MyNet, Telemundo, ME TV. We also have an SSA relationship with the local FOX affiliate. KCBD-TV signed on the air more than 65 years ago and serves more than 22 counties in Texas and Eastern NM with more than 137,000 television households. KCBD/KLCW is dedicated to being a part of our communities and sharing the stories of the people we serve. KCBD/KLCW is owned by Gray Television. With leading news programming, a strong digital presence, and a top-notch creative sales team, KCBD/KLCW is an integral part of the Lubbock community. Lubbock Texas is a hub for art, music and family fun.

We offer excellent benefits, dental, vision, 401(k) and of course a competitive salary as well as great fringe benefits. We are a company that is dedicated to producing quality news in West Texas. KCBD is part of Gray Media Group which currently owns and operates stations across the United States.

Job Summary/Description:

Gray Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Vice President/General Manager at KCBD in Lubbock, TX. The Vice President/General Manager will report directly to a Senior Vice President-Local Media of Gray and will be responsible for the management of all aspects of station in a highly competitive and decentralized corporate culture.

The ideal candidate will have experience as a General Manager in broadcasting with a background in broadcast sales, news or marketing. Candidate must also have demonstrated leadership ability to grow both broadcast and digital viewer-ship and customer base while generating bottom line results.

The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
• Lead a fully functioning multi-platform media station with a focus on growing revenue and audience
• Be the primary leader in generating ratings and revenue. Develop strategic plans and operational plans for the station's growth in multi-platform content delivery and revenue generation that is in alignment with the local brand
• Lead with positive motivation, direction and insight while holding team accountable for attainment of operational goals
• Encourage innovation across all levels of the organization
• Provide visible leadership both inside the station and the community. Develop strong relationships with key clients and other business partners
• Effectively communicate to department heads and all employees. Create a collaborative, team-based environment
• Provide training and development opportunities to team members
• Responsible for all aspects of financial statements and ensuring station compliance. Responsible for station operating and capital expense budgets
• Enforce all FCC, EEO, SOX and any other appropriate rules and regulations
• Understand and adhere to company policies, and at all times adhere to the highest ethical standards
• Work transparently with the corporate team members to improve multi-platform operations
• Perform other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Four-year degree
• 10+ years media experience including management responsibilities
• Ability and willingness to become a community leader
• Must pass pre-employment drug testing
• Valid Driver's license and acceptable driving record required

Interested applicants can, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', we encourage you to upload your resume and cover letter

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7ke38-3-17-74-153-42 in your application.