Vice President/ General Manager - Wtok

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.

About WTOK:

WTOK is the trusted ABC network station with a history of serving the communities of eastern Mississippi and western Alabama with top-rated news weather and sports. Gray Digital Media - Meridian is our digital media division focused on multi-platform news content and advertising opportunities. We also offer syndicated programming on the CW myTOK Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network and Telemundo Mississippi network. We take pride in serving our viewers our community and our advertisers for 71 years.

Our mission is to be engaged with the community and promote civic and economic development with a focus on improving the lives of our viewers. We use cutting-edge technology to provide accurate and timely news information on television and digital platforms.

Job Summary/Description:

Gray Media is looking for the next Vice President/General Manager for WTOK and Gray Digital Media - Meridian. WTOK is the ABC and CW affiliate in Meridian MS. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of media management experience preferably with sales experience as a DOS or GSM.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Lead a fully functioning multi-platform media operation with a focus on growing revenue and audience
Be the primary leader in generating ratings and revenue with a focus on New Local Direct and Digital
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:

Advanced understanding of digital media both revenue and content
Bachelors degree in a related field. Equivalent work experience may suffice
Great communication skills -- written presentation oral and people skills
Must be able to manage multiple priorities to meet tight deadlines able to adapt to changing deadlines while presenting a calming and confident presence
Excellent time management and organizational skills
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
Understanding of financial reporting and budgeting
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 all Microsoft business products
Must have or be able to attain a valid drivers license. Driving record should not have any major convictions no more than one minor conviction or an at-fault accident in the past 3 years

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)

WTOK-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 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.

Required Experience:

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