Vice President and General Manager

2060 Digital•City of Rochester, NY

About The Position

1. Responsible for overall success of the station, with full accountability for news, programing, sales and operations. Establish station objectives in conjunction with Hubbard goals and philosophy and determine strategies for execution. 2. Develop short, intermediate and long-range market strategies and plans which enhance the product and provide profitable solutions to customer/clients opportunities. 3. Recruit, retain and develop top talent through leadership, communication and collaboration. 4. Responsible for programing all day-parts and all local content in station-produced newscasts and platforms. 5. Set budget with Corporate approval; develop, manage and be responsible for the annual budget, including accurate forecasting and performance. 6. Ensure revenue and expense goals are assigned, managed, monitored and correctly executed to achieve benchmarks. 7. Identify and deliver opportunities to grow multi-platform content and distribution capabilities including the growing digital business. 8. Manage department heads and oversee their individual performance within an efficient and effective organizational structure. 9. Provide leadership and build relationships in the community and maintain and develop local station image in viewer communities (public relations and public affairs). 10. Other duties as assigned and needed. Qualifications 1. Must have demonstrated strong traditional broadcast television management experience and acumen; 5 years broadcast experience as a General Manager, News Director or Sales Director preferred or a combination of roles proving leadership and management skills. 2. Proven leadership ability required with successful experience directing and leading a team. Demonstrated innovative leadership, communication and staff development skills with a history of successful leadership, innovation and goal achievement in a multimedia company. 3. Must be fluent in business financial reports, managing costs, building a profitable business and able to direct actions for their achievements. 4. Must have ability and experience in thinking independently, analyzing and solving problems; must excel at establishing and balancing priorities. 5. Must be goal-oriented with a strong focus on business performance. 6. Must have broad-based knowledge of television station operations including FCC regulations and license fulfillment requirements. 7. Must have strong budgeting skills, demonstrating creative use of available resources and proven planning, prioritizing and achievement of financial and strategic objectives. 8. Willingness to invest time & effort in community leadership as a positive representative of the station. 9. Physical Requirements: Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing. Ability to read, hear and speak clearly. Ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and business proposals. Able to manipulate computer keys and general office equipment, including telephone. Able to drive own vehicle for the purpose of meeting clients and attending events. Requires the ability to think critically, strategically and tactically and to articulate information in clear, concise manner to others. Must be able to think quickly and creatively. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. The Company will make reasonable physical accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions. This position is subject to pre-employment criminal and consumer financial history background checks. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Requirements

Must have demonstrated strong traditional broadcast television management experience and acumen; 5 years broadcast experience as a General Manager, News Director or Sales Director preferred or a combination of roles proving leadership and management skills.
Proven leadership ability required with successful experience directing and leading a team.
Demonstrated innovative leadership, communication and staff development skills with a history of successful leadership, innovation and goal achievement in a multimedia company.
Must be fluent in business financial reports, managing costs, building a profitable business and able to direct actions for their achievements.
Must have ability and experience in thinking independently, analyzing and solving problems; must excel at establishing and balancing priorities.
Must be goal-oriented with a strong focus on business performance.
Must have broad-based knowledge of television station operations including FCC regulations and license fulfillment requirements.
Must have strong budgeting skills, demonstrating creative use of available resources and proven planning, prioritizing and achievement of financial and strategic objectives.
Willingness to invest time & effort in community leadership as a positive representative of the station.
Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
Ability to read, hear and speak clearly.
Ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and business proposals.
Able to manipulate computer keys and general office equipment, including telephone.
Able to drive own vehicle for the purpose of meeting clients and attending events.
Requires the ability to think critically, strategically and tactically and to articulate information in clear, concise manner to others.
Must be able to think quickly and creatively.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

Responsible for overall success of the station, with full accountability for news, programing, sales and operations.
Establish station objectives in conjunction with Hubbard goals and philosophy and determine strategies for execution.
Develop short, intermediate and long-range market strategies and plans which enhance the product and provide profitable solutions to customer/clients opportunities.
Recruit, retain and develop top talent through leadership, communication and collaboration.
Responsible for programing all day-parts and all local content in station-produced newscasts and platforms.
Set budget with Corporate approval; develop, manage and be responsible for the annual budget, including accurate forecasting and performance.
Ensure revenue and expense goals are assigned, managed, monitored and correctly executed to achieve benchmarks.
Identify and deliver opportunities to grow multi-platform content and distribution capabilities including the growing digital business.
Manage department heads and oversee their individual performance within an efficient and effective organizational structure.
Provide leadership and build relationships in the community and maintain and develop local station image in viewer communities (public relations and public affairs).
Other duties as assigned and needed.