About WLFI:Established in 1953, WLFI (News 18) is the premier television station serving the Lafayette-West Lafayette area - DMA Market 189. As a CBS affiliate, it provides comprehensive local news, weather, and sports coverage across West-Central Indiana. The Lafayette-West Lafayette area is a dynamic blend of small-town charm and high-tech innovation. Lafayette serves as the scenic county seat, featuring a vibrant, walkable downtown filled with quaint local shops & eclectic dining. Across the river, West Lafayette is the proud home of Purdue University, part of the BIG 10 Athletic Conference, and nationally ranked in multiple areas. Purdue is also an international hub for research. Overall, the area offers a rich quality of life with over 50 parks, the Columbian Park Zoo, and the Celery Bog Nature Area. With its proximity to Indianapolis and Chicago, it provides a perfect balance of Midwestern hospitality and global influence.
Job Summary/Description:Gray Media is looking for the next General Manager for WLFI 18 News, CBS and CW Plus West Lafayette. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of media management experience, including experience as a General Manager, Director of Sales, or News Director. The Vice President/General Manager will report directly to a Senior Operating Officer - 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 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 station's 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 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, 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
- 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)
WLFI-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
