General Manager - Alexandria/Wadena

Location
Alexandria
Workplace
On-site

About this role

  • Participate in the development of the Company's short-term and long-term objectives, policies and procedures
  • Provide effective leadership to the market's management team in the development, production, promotion and sale of the Company's products and services
  • Develop and implement a strategic plan, which establishes short-and-long term goals. The plan should include sales revenue, programming, marketing, technical, digital and human resources development elements. Effectively execute corporate approved plans.
  • Determine best organizational structure to accomplish strategic plan, then recruit, hire, retain, coach and develop a cohesive team to that works and communicates effectively with each other and with the community served
  • Assure that all activities and operations are performed in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and laws and that FCC requirement are adhered to and licenses renewed in a timely manner
  • Prepare and adhere to approved annual budget to assure profit goals are met or exceeded and planned revenue and cost controls achieved
  • Review and approve all of the stations' contracts (including purchasing agreements, trade agreements, employment contracts, etc.)
Qualifications
  • 3-5 years experience in senior level position in broadcasting/media company
  • Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated innovative leadership, communication and staff development skills with a history of successful leadership, innovation and goal achievement.
  • Must have broad-based knowledge of radio 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.
  • Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor
  • Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Ability to travel to various locations
  • This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background, driving record and consumer financial history background check. Background check information will be used in a confidential and non-discriminatory manner consistent with State and Federal Law.
  • Physical Requirements

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