VP / General Manager

Job Description

VP / General Manager - KWCH

About KWCH:

KWCH/KSCW is the top rated station in Wichita, Kansas. We cover the Wichita State Shockers, KU Jayhawks, K-State Wildcats, KC Chiefs and Royals. Based in Wichita, Kansa, KWCH is the market leading, award winning, CBS affiliated, local television station serving Wichita and all of Western Kansas. KWCH also owns and Operates the market's CW affiliate KSCW. 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 Wichita and western Kansas. KWCH 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 KWCH in Wichita, Kansas. 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 or in other top station leadership positions in broadcasting with a background in broadcast sales, news or marketing. Candidate must also have demonstrated leadership ability to grow both broadcast and digital viewership and customer base while generating bottom line results.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* 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 preferred and/or extensive relevant experience
* 10+ years media experience including management responsibilities
* Ability and willingness to become a community leader
* Valid Driver's license and acceptable driving record required

Qualified, interested applicants may go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxvq81-3-142-98-108-42 in your application.