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WGN-TV · 2 days ago
Vice President/General Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Executive
5+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Lead broadcast operational teams with sales-driven organizations.
Develop locally originated content and commit to community service.
Maintain a focus on operational efficiencies and growth in programming performance.
Achieve revenue goals, share growth, and understand financial expenses.
Collaborate with department heads and staff members, promote teamwork, and engage local community leaders.
Develop long-term relationships with key station clients.
Qualification
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Required
Minimum of five years of management experience as a General Manager at a commercial broadcast television station with accompanying digital assets
Proven skillsets and demonstrable experience in leading broadcast operational teams with sales-driven organizations
Developing locally originated content and commitment to community service
Prior success in maintaining a focus on operational efficiencies and growth in programming performance and new local revenue generation
Strong track record of revenue achievement, share growth, and financial expense understanding
Exemplary strategic vision, focused execution, and a verified understanding of local outreach and thoughtful community involvement
Proven track record of managing high-performing sales and news teams
Effective in collaborating with department heads and staff members, while promoting teamwork within all areas of station operations
Ability to engage local community leaders and develop long-term relationships with key station clients
Company
WGN-TV
WGN-TV is Chicago’s Very Own source for news and entertainment.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (3)
2022 (4)
2021 (8)
2020 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Larry Potash
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