General Manager
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Job Location:
Lenoir, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
General Manager Lenoir/Morganton NC - Foothills Radio
Position Summary
Foothills Radio Group is seeking a dynamic and community-focused General Manager to lead our radio stations serving the Morganton/Lenoir and Catawba Valley market. The General Manager will oversee all aspects of station operations including sales leadership programming strategy community engagement and financial performance.
This role requires a strong leader who can drive revenue growth support local programming build relationships with advertisers and maintain the stations strong connection to the community.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Operations
Sales & Revenue Growth
Community Engagement
Financial & Administrative Oversight
Qualifications
Preferred Experience
Curtis Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Summary
Foothills Radio Group is seeking a dynamic and community-focused General Manager to lead our radio stations serving the Morganton/Lenoir and Catawba Valley market. The General Manager will oversee all aspects of station operations including sales leadership programming strategy community engagement and financial performance.
This role requires a strong leader who can drive revenue growth support local programming build relationships with advertisers and maintain the stations strong connection to the community.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Operations
- Provide strategic leadership for all station operations including sales programming promotions and engineering.
- Manage and mentor department managers and staff to ensure strong team performance.
- Ensure compliance with FCC regulations company policies and industry standards.
- Oversee daily operations and coordinate across departments to achieve company goals.
Sales & Revenue Growth
- Lead and support the sales team in developing local advertising partnerships.
- Establish revenue goals and ensure consistent progress toward achieving them.
- Identify new business opportunities and develop creative advertising solutions for local clients.
- Work directly with key accounts and community partners.
Community Engagement
- Serve as a visible representative of the stations within the Lenoir and Caldwell County community.
- Develop partnerships with local organizations businesses and events.
- Promote the stations role as a trusted local voice and community resource.
- Complete outreach activities for EEO.
Financial & Administrative Oversight
- Manage station budgets and financial performance.
- Review financial reports and adjust strategy as needed to meet revenue targets.
- Oversee staffing decisions hiring training and performance management.
Qualifications
- 3 years of leadership experience in radio media or advertising sales.
- Proven ability to lead a sales team and drive revenue growth.
- Strong understanding of radio programming promotions and digital media opportunities.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Knowledge of FCC rules and broadcast compliance preferred.
Preferred Experience
- Prior experience as a Market Manager General Manager or Sales Manager in radio or media.
- Experience working in small or mid-market broadcasting.
Curtis Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
About Company
The sounds of Curtis Media Group (CMG) reverberate all around the Tar Heel State. CMG is a leading regional media company with 62 AM and FM radio stations serving 3 million listeners from the mountains to the coast in North Carolina. CMG also offers syndicated news and information ... View more
