GENERAL MANAGER - WXIX

FOX Carolina News•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Gray Media is seeking a General Manager for WXIX-TV, FOX19 NOW, serving Cincinnati, Ohio, and the Kentucky and Indiana tri-state area. The station produces more than 73 hours of news each week and serves the community across multiple platforms. The General Manager will lead all aspects of the station in a highly competitive, decentralized corporate culture, with a focus on growing revenue and audience and developing strategic and operational plans for multi-platform content delivery and revenue generation aligned with the local brand. The role oversees station finances, operating and capital budgets, financial reporting, and compliance, while building a collaborative team and representing the station in the community. The position reports directly to a Senior Operating Officer - Local Media of Gray.

Requirements

At least 10 years of media experience, including experience as a General Manager, Director of Sales, News Director, or Creative Services Director.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field; equivalent work experience may suffice.
Strong understanding of the industry and its future.
Strong written, presentation, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight or changing deadlines while maintaining a calm, confident presence.
Strategic and analytical thinking and influencing skills.
Leadership abilities, including emotional intelligence and conflict resolution.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Ability 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 skills.
Ability to adapt to changing business needs, sometimes with little or no notice, and lead others through change.
Computer proficiency, including MS Suite and Enterprise/SAP-type business software.
Must have or be able to attain a valid driver’s license; driving record must have no major convictions and no more than one minor conviction or at-fault accident in the past three years.

Responsibilities

Lead a fully functioning multi-platform media station, focusing on revenue and audience growth.
Lead ratings and revenue generation and develop strategic and operational plans for multi-platform content delivery and revenue growth aligned with the local brand.
Communicate effectively with department heads and employees, build a collaborative team environment, motivate and direct the team, and hold employees accountable for operational goals.
Encourage innovation across the organization.
Provide visible leadership in the station and community and develop strong relationships with key clients and business partners.
Provide training and development opportunities to team members.
Manage station financial statements, compliance, and operating and capital expense budgets.
Enforce FCC, EEO, SOX, and other applicable rules and regulations.
Adhere to company policies and the highest ethical standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Identify, hire, and retain talent.
Adapt to changing business needs and lead others through change.