General Manager

SUMMARY

Forum Communications Company is seeking a General Manager for our South Dakota Broadcast operations – KNBN-TV (NBC) in Rapid City and KSFL-TV (ind) in Sioux Falls. The General Manager will report directly to the Vice President of Broadcast and will be responsible for the management of all aspects of the stations in highly competitive markets. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Direct and manage the overall operations of the stations to drive results including established goals and objectives in sales, ratings, audience, profit and operating income.
• Collaborate with appropriate executives to oversee the 24/7 broadcast and technical requirements of the stations.
• Drive business and partnership development efforts to further group goals.
• Identify and implement more efficient approaches to operations and processes throughout the stations.
• Represent the stations in the communities to develop and maintain strong community relationships.
• Seek out opportunities to contribute to the local markets for the betterment of the communities.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a strong leadership team providing guidance and coaching to maximize team performance.
• Execute corporate policies and objectives while maintaining the highest level of ethics and industry standards.
• Establish and maintain an innovative and highly collaborative culture atmosphere that promotes idea generation, open communication and respect for team members.
• Create a diverse, collaborative, fun, and stimulating work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ideal candidate will have experience as a General Manager or in a top leadership position in broadcasting, preferably with a background in broadcast sales, news, or marketing.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to grow both broadcast and digital sales and customer base, while generating high-level results.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We are a family-owned media and technology company that has been providing trustworthy, quality journalism and business solutions for more than a century. We’ve always been in the business of telling stories, but we’re more than just a newspaper today. As one of the Upper Midwest’s largest media organizations, we are leaders in the business of print and digital news, technology, telebroadcasting, printing, and agency advertising.

The company is comprised of passionate and purpose-driven people fueled by collaboration and innovation. In addition to a generous benefits package, you’ll enjoy development and growth opportunities, an inclusive and creative culture, and a safe working environment. We believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals, and having fun. Come for the perks. Stay for the people.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.