General Manager - Wxix

Gray Media•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 per week and serves the community across multiple platforms. The General Manager will manage all aspects of the station within a highly competitive, decentralized corporate culture and lead its growth in audience and revenue across platforms. The role reports directly to a Senior Operating Officer - Local Media of Gray. The General Manager will lead station strategy and operations, oversee financial statements and budgets, ensure regulatory and company-policy compliance, and build a collaborative, accountable team. The position also calls for visible leadership within the station and the community, strong client and business-partner relationships, and the ability to develop talent and guide the organization through change.

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, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing deadlines while maintaining a calm and confident presence.
Strategic and analytical thinking and influencing skills.
Leadership capabilities including emotional intelligence and conflict resolution.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Ability to build teams and high-performing employees.
Ability and willingness to become a community leader.
Operational familiarity with employment-law compliance.
Financial reporting capability.
Ability to adapt to changing business needs, sometimes with little or no notice, and lead others through change.
Computer proficiency, including business software such as MS Suite and Enterprise/SAP-type systems.
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 growing revenue and audience.
Serve as the primary leader in generating ratings and revenue.
Develop strategic and operational plans for growth in multi-platform content delivery and revenue generation, aligned with the local brand.
Communicate effectively with department heads and employees, and create a collaborative, team-based environment.
Motivate and direct the team, provide insight, and hold employees accountable for operational goals.
Encourage innovation across all levels of the organization.
Provide visible leadership 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.
Oversee all aspects of financial statements and ensure station compliance.
Manage station operating and capital expense budgets.
Enforce FCC, EEO, SOX, and other applicable rules and regulations.
Understand and follow company policies and maintain the highest ethical standards.
Identify, hire, and retain talent.
Adapt to changing business needs and lead others through change.
Perform other duties as assigned.