VICE PRESIDENT/ GENERAL MANAGER - KKTV

Gray Television • Full-time • Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States • 2w ago

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 nation's 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. Gray's 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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
Health Savings Account with Company contributions
Flexible Spending Account
Employer-paid life and disability benefits
Paid parental leave benefits
Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage:

$170,000 - $200,000/annually

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (or at Manager's discretion)

Job Type:

Full-Time

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About KKTV:

KKTV is growing and is now in search of a high-energy person with a professional appearance, positive attitude, and hungry to increase their personal income. Excellent communication skills and a passion to help local businesses grow are a must. We are looking for positive people who are interested in becoming all-star advertising account executives. Applicants should enjoy working in a fun culture that offers a professional environment with excellent opportunities to grow their own personal income. We offer extensive sales and marketing training and some of the best advertising products to sell on the market. KKTV is looking for someone with a great attitude and a strong work ethic.

Job Summary/Description:

Gray Media is searching for its next General Manager at KKTV in Colorado Springs, a city where you capitalize on your professional prowess while weaving it into a lifestyle focused on the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Colorado Springs, Colorado, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country and is home to high-tech companies and military installations. The viewing audience and digital users are diverse, with an expanding advertising base. Applicants should truly care about people and be experts in creating a culture of teamwork. KKTV is a modern facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology. KKTV provides award-winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses.

The Vice President/General Manager will report directly to a Senior Managing Vice President of Gray Media 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 always adhere to the highest ethical standards

• Perform other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Equivalent work experience may suffice.

Experience: Ten+ + years of media experience, including experience as a GM, DOS, or ND, preferably in a comparable or larger market

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)

KKTV-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 genetics. In 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 Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.