What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager - Alexandria/Wadena position at Hubbard Broadcasting?
- Participate in the development of the Company's short-term and long-term objectives, policies and procedures
- Provide effective leadership to the market's management team in the development, production, promotion and sale of the Company's products and services
- Develop and implement a strategic plan, which establishes short-and-long term goals. The plan should include sales revenue, programming, marketing, technical, digital and human resources development elements. Effectively execute corporate approved plans.
- Determine best organizational structure to accomplish strategic plan, then recruit, hire, retain, coach and develop a cohesive team to that works and communicates effectively with each other and with the community served
- Assure that all activities and operations are performed in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and laws and that FCC requirement are adhered to and licenses renewed in a timely manner
- Prepare and adhere to approved annual budget to assure profit goals are met or exceeded and planned revenue and cost controls achieved
- Review and approve all of the stations' contracts (including purchasing agreements, trade agreements, employment contracts, etc.)
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years experience in senior level position in broadcasting/media company
- Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated innovative leadership, communication and staff development skills with a history of successful leadership, innovation and goal achievement.
- Must have broad-based knowledge of radio 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 invest time & effort in community leadership as a positive representative of the station.
- Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor
- Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures
- Ability to travel to various locations
- This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background, driving record and consumer financial history background check. Background check information will be used in a confidential and non-discriminatory manner consistent with State and Federal Law.
- Physical Requirements