WDIO-TV in Duluth is seeking a Vice President and General Manager.
WDIO-TV, News Channel 10/13 is the award-winning ABC network affiliate for Northeastern Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin. Part of Hubbard Broadcasting, WDIO-TV is committed to excellence in all that it does-broadcast news with hyper-local coverage, important public service that deals powerfully with today's issues, and now, more than ever, top-notch digital content, to reach our viewers and followers with information the way they want to receive it. When you work for WDIO-TV, you will find yourself among dedicated, passionate people who work hard every day to improve our product and our community. If you have the qualifications, and you are a person of talent and integrity, we invite you to apply!
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for overall success of the station, with full local control and accountability for news, digital, programming, sales, operations and financial results. Establish station objectives in conjunction with Hubbard goals and philosophy and determine strategies for execution.
- Identify and deliver opportunities to grow multi-platform content and distribution capabilities including the growing digital business.
- Provide leadership and build relationships in the community, maintain and develop image in viewer communities (public relations and public affairs) and build consistent customer client value.
- Responsible for ensuring all FCC licensing requirements are met and maintained.
- Develop short, intermediate and long-range market strategies and plans which enhance the product and produce real results for a growing base of customer/clients.
- Drive sales through coaching and inspiring others to hit their goals.
- Lead through innovation and adapt to changing situations quickly and easily.
- Recruit, retain and develop top talent through leadership, active engagement, communication and collaboration.
- Lead department heads and oversee their individual performance within an efficient and effective organizational structure.
- Responsible for programing all day-parts and all local content in station-produced newscasts and platforms.
- Set budget with corporate approval; develop and manage the annual budget, including providing accurate forecasting and performance.
- Ensure revenue and expense goals are assigned, managed, monitored and correctly executed to achieve benchmarks.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Compensation and Benefits
When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.
The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $225,000.
This position is eligible for performance bonuses.
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Job Overview
Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. is looking for an experienced Vice President/General Manager with history of success in leading television and digital operations. This position requires a strong leader for this solid ABC affiliate in Duluth, MN. As the leader of this multi-platform operation, the Vice President/General Manager will be responsible for providing leadership with integrity, a cohesive vision and driving innovation and creativity to ensure the station’s performance is economically sound and editorially responsive.
The successful candidate must engage and lead a high performing tenured team coupled with fresh out of college emerging talent to develop and execute the long-term vision of the station. The Vice President/General Manager has full local control and autonomy to make decisions that impact the station’s success. This position reports directly to the President of Hubbard Television Group.
Qualifications
- Must have demonstrated strong traditional broadcast television management experience and acumen; 3 years broadcast experience as a General Manager, News Director or Sales Director preferred.
- Proven leadership ability required with successful experience recruiting, selecting, molding 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 and seeking efficiencies in operations.
- Must be goal-oriented with a strong focus on business performance and building a base of consistent new customers through in-the-field execution with or through the Sales team.
- 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 tirelessly invest time & effort in community leadership as a positive representative of the station.
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background and driving record check. 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.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.
Diversity Statement
Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.
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