Vice President/ General Manager - Kktv
Vice President/ General Manager - Kktv
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Job Description
About Gray Media:
Gray Media or Gray is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia formally known as Gray Television Inc. The company is the nations largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Grays additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports Tupelo Media Group and PowerNation Studios and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Comprehensive Medical(Rx) Dental and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account with Company contributions
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-paid life and disability benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
- 401(k) Plan including matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits including Hospital Indemnity Critical Illness Accident Insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Paid Time Off including Relocation PTO
- Focus on Caring
Salary/Wage:
$170000 - $200000/annually
Shift and Schedule:
Mon. - Fri. (or at Managers discretion)
Job Type:
Full-Time
About KKTV:
KKTV is growing and is now in search of a high-energy person with a professional appearance positive attitude and hungry to increase their personal income. Excellent communication skills and a passion to help local businesses grow are a must. We are looking for positive people who are interested in becoming all-star advertising account executives. Applicants should enjoy working in a fun culture that offers a professional environment with excellent opportunities to grow their own personal income. We offer extensive sales and marketing training and some of the best advertising products to sell on the market. KKTV is looking for someone with a great attitude and a strong work ethic.
Job Summary/Description:
Gray Media is searching for its next General Manager at KKTV in Colorado Springs a city where you capitalize on your professional prowess while weaving it into a lifestyle focused on the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Colorado Springs Colorado is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country and is home to high-tech companies and military installations. The viewing audience and digital users are diverse with an expanding advertising base. Applicants should truly care about people and be experts in creating a culture of teamwork. KKTV is a modern facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology. KKTV provides award-winning local news coverage dedicated community service and effective marketing solutions for area businesses.
The Vice President/General Manager will report directly to a Senior Managing Vice President of Gray Media 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 are 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 stations growth in multi-platform content delivery and revenue generation that are 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 always adhere to the highest ethical standards
Perform other duties as may be assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
Education: Bachelors degree in a related field. Equivalent work experience may suffice.
Experience: Ten years of media experience including experience as a GM DOS or ND preferably in a comparable or larger market
If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to 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 theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KKTV-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 Grays 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.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
