General Manager

Job Description

General Manager

About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WNDU:
WNDU is the ''This is Home'' station in Michiana; we live that brand daily. Our station fosters a positive, team-oriented culture that we cherish. We are located on the beautiful campus of the University of Notre Dame. WNDU is in an ideal location, close to Chicago and Indianapolis and just 30 minutes from Lake Michigan. The South Bend area is a thriving destination for first-rate education, sports, arts, and entertainment. Joining the WNDU team is an opportunity to grow your career by working in a positive and energetic environment.
Job Summary/Description:
We are looking for a proven leader with a track record of success for our dominant station in South Bend, Indiana. Our next general manager will have in-depth knowledge of digital sales and be prepared to lead in a quickly shifting media environment. We're looking for someone who truly cares about people and growing businesses.
The Vice President/General Manager will report directly to a Senior Managing Vice President-Local Media of Gray and will be responsible for the management of all aspects of the station in a highly competitive and decentralized corporate culture.
Duties/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
• Effectively communicate with department heads and all employees.
• Create a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Lead with positive motivation, direction, and insight while holding the team accountable for the attainment of operational goals
• Encourage innovation across all levels of the organization
• Provide visible leadership both inside the station and in the community. Develop strong relationships with key clients and other business partners
• 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
• Perform other duties as may be assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
• 10+ years of media experience, including experience as a GM, DOS, or ND.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field. Equivalent work experience may suffice
• Strong understanding of the industry and its future
• Great communication skills -- written, presentation, oral, and people
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities to meet tight deadlines, able to adapt to changing deadlines while presenting a calming and confident presence
• Strategic/analytical thinker and influencer
• Leadership skills and abilities such as emotional intelligence, conflict resolution
• Excellent negotiator
• Able to build teams and high performers
• Ability and willingness to become a community leader
• Familiarity with employment law compliance at an operational level
• Financial Reporting
• Adapt to changing business needs, at times with little/no notice, and lead others through change
• Identify, hire, and retain talent
• Computer proficiency, including business software such as MS Suite and Enterprise/SAP-type
• Must have or be able to attain a valid driver's license. Driving record should not have any major convictions, no more than one minor conviction, or at-fault accident in the past 3 years
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WNDU-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-122yqx-216-73-216-118-42 in your application.