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VICE PRESIDENT/ GENERAL MANAGER - WTVM

Gray Television
Columbus, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025

About Gray Media :

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. We constantly strive for excellence.

Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WTVM :

WTVM continues to be the News Leader in the Columbus television market. With a staff of 40 news professionals, we broadcast more than 7 hours of news each day on WTVM and well as providing news for WXTX, the area's FOX affiliate, and WLTZ, the area's NBC affiliate. WTVM-TV became the first television station on the air in Columbus, Georgia on October 6, 1953.

Job Summary / Description :

The Vice President / General Manager will report directly to a Senior Managing Vice President-Local Media of Gray and will be responsible for the management of all aspects of the station in a highly competitive and decentralized corporate culture.

Duties / Responsibilities include (but not limited to) :

  • Lead a fully functioning multi-platform media station with a focus on growing revenue and audience
  • Be the primary leader in generating ratings and revenue. Develop strategic plans and operational plans for the station's growth in multi-platform content delivery and revenue generation that is in alignment with the local brand
  • Effectively communicate with department heads and all employees. Create a collaborative, team-based environment. Lead with positive motivation, direction, and insight while holding the team accountable for the attainment of operational goals
  • Encourage innovation across all levels of the organization
  • Provide visible leadership both 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
  • Responsible for all aspects of financial statements and ensuring station compliance. Responsible for station operating and capital expense budgets
  • Enforce all FCC, EEO, SOX, and any other appropriate rules and regulations
  • Understand and adhere to company policies, and at all times adhere to the highest ethical standards
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications / Requirements :

  • 10 years of media experience, including experience as a GM, DOS, or ND.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field. Equivalent work experience may suffice.
  • Strong understanding of the industry and its future
  • Great communication skills written, presentation, oral, people
  • Must be able to manage multiple priorities to meet tight deadlines, able to adapt to changing deadlines while presenting a calming and confident presence
  • Strategic / analytical thinker and influencer
  • Leadership skills and abilities such as emotional intelligence, conflict resolution
  • Excellent negotiator
  • Able 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
  • Adapt to changing business needs, at times with little / no notice, and lead others through change
  • Identify, hire, and retain talent
  • Computer proficiency, including business software such as MS Suite and Enterprise / SAP-type
  • Must have or be able to attain a valid driver's license. Driving record should not have any major convictions, no more than one minor conviction, or at fault accident in the past 3 years.
  • If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https : / / gray.tv / careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now" , upload your resume, cover letter, and references

    Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal )

    WTVM-TV / Gray Media, Inc. is a drug-free company

    Additional Info :

    Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

    Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

    Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

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