Hearst Television Inc

President & General Manager

Hearst Television Inc$225K — $275K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of leadership experience in multimedia or related fields.
  • Proven ability to build high-performing, diverse teams.
  • Demonstrated success in strategic leadership and achieving organizational goals.
  • Strong critical thinking and data-driven decision-making skills.
  • Solid expertise in strategic, operational, and financial management.
  • High ethical standards and effective community engagement.
  • Skilled in planning and prioritization for strategic objectives.
  • Outstanding communication and inclusive leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Spearhead success across news, programming, sales, marketing, and technology.
  • Innovate strategies for revenue and audience growth.
  • Develop revenue enhancement plans leveraging media opportunities.
  • Precisely manage budgets to ensure forecasting accuracy.
  • Foster community engagement to build relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Enhance team skills in a collaborative and innovative environment.
  • Ensure compliance with FCC regulations and maintain strong affiliate relationships.
  • Attendance on-site is mandatory.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • 401(k) matching plan.
  • Emotional Wellness Support services.
  • Generous Paid Time Off.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • LGBTQ+ Health Services included.
  • Additional flexible benefits for families.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As the President & General Manager of our local television station and digital media platforms in Monterey/Salinas, CA (KSBW-TV), you'll lead the charge in advancing the mission of broadcasting excellence. The ideal candidate will harness exceptional strategic vision, drive revenue growth, and embody a deep understanding of the overarching possibilities of the broadcast industry. KSBW-TV, an esteemed NBC/ABC/Estrella affiliate, is committed to delivering top-quality news and robust community involvement.

Responsibilities:
  • Spearhead station success, driving accountability for news, programming, sales, marketing, and technology across all platforms.
  • Innovate short- and long-term strategies for revenue and audience engagement expansion.
  • Architect plans for revenue enhancement, tapping into core and emerging media opportunities.
  • Manage budgets with precision to ensure accurate forecasting and sustainable growth.
  • Cultivate community engagement to strengthen ties with advertisers, viewers, partners, and community leaders.
  • Develop team skills in a collaborative, innovative, and excellence-driven environment.
  • Uphold FCC regulations and industry standards while fortifying relationships with government and affiliate contacts.
  • In person attendance is required.

Qualifications:
  • 5-7 years of leadership experience within multimedia organizations or related fields.
  • Proven capability in nurturing high-performing, diverse teams and fostering a culture of excellence.
  • Demonstrated track record in strategic leadership, innovation, and attainment of organizational goals.
  • Astute critical thinking and data-informed decision-making skills.
  • Robust strategic, operational, and financial expertise.
  • Exemplary judgment, community engagement, and ethical standards.
  • Skilled planning and prioritization to achieve financial and strategic objectives.
  • Effective communicator and inclusive leader who unites diverse perspectives for a shared vision.

Values in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits
Hearst's benefits programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits:
  • Medical | Dental | Vision
  • 401(k) matching
  • Emotional Wellness Support
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • LGBTQ+ Health Services
  • Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs


The estimated base salary range for this role is between $225,000 - $275,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

About Hearst Television Inc

Hearst Television Inc is a broadcasting company that owns and operates 33 television stations in the United States. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in New York City. Hearst Television is a subsidiary of Hearst Communications, which is one of the largest diversified media and information companies in the world. The company's stations reach approximately 21 million households across the United States, making it one of the largest television station groups in the country. Hearst Television's stations are affiliated with major broadcast networks such as ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX.
Learn more about Hearst Television Inc
Size
3,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1997

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