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.
About WOIO:
WOIO 19 News, the CW 43, WOHZ-The Rock, and WTCL Telemundo Cleveland are the affiliates serving Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. The stations that are "First, Fair, and Everywhere" produce over 70 hours of news weekly. We are the market's leader with our First Alert Weather, having won the most accurate weather in Cleveland for over 19 years! We broadcast Browns Football, NFL, March Madness, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Football, the PGA, and the top network in the nation, CBS, on WOIO. WOHZ-The Rock produces and airs a significant number of sports, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Columbus Blue Jackets, Cleveland Monsters (AHL Hockey), Cleveland Charge (NBA G-League), as well as high school, college, and minor league sports. WTCL - Telemundo Cleveland is the first local affiliate, broadcasting two daily newscasts in Spanish. Our digital platforms offer top-rated weather, news, and various digital products to reach quality viewers. We also produce several hours of original content on our streaming news desk. If you are interested and have the experience to be a GM at a growing station, in a great sports town by the water. Apply below.
Job Summary/Description:
Gray Media is looking for the next General Manager for WOIO 19 News, the CW 43, WOHZ-The Rock, and WTCL Telemundo Cleveland. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years 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 Managing Vice President-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 is 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, people 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 drivers 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)
WOIO-TV/Gray Media 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.