Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced television Vice President\General Manager to lead
and manage the WICS/WICD stations across the Springfield and Champaigne DMA.
This candidate should see the world from a unique perspective, guiding the
stations into the future with innovative vision. The right fit for this position
will be an experienced and knowledgeable professional who is a driven advocate
of local broadcasting and digital service to the community. The General Manager
will have full oversight over the station’s operations including managing
budgets, overseeing digital and social media assets, and ensuring compliance
with regulations.
Job Responsibilities:
* Lead as Vice President and General Manager across the DMA.
* Assisting the Director of Sales in Managing the Sales Department and
generating revenue
* Manage the financial performance and operations of the stations with a focus
on operational efficiencies.
* Achieve budgeted financial goals and grow the Station’s revenue share and
programming performance.
* Help increase the Station’s viewing audience by serving the interests of the
community.
* Protect the Station’s license through disciplined adherence to the FCC rules
and regulations.
* Lead, develop, and motivate all Station personnel to ensure high performance
and operational excellence.
* Promote a collaborative culture within all station departments.
* Collaborate with department heads and staff members.
* Provide visionary leadership to ensure the station and its news operation are
prepared for the future of media.
* Offer strategic support to newsroom leadership to strengthen storytelling and
community connection while driving continued growth as audience behaviors
shift.
Experience and qualifications:
* 10 years of experience in a similar role in a TV station or in a senior
television management role
* Proven skill sets and extensive experience in leading broadcast operational
teams within sales-driven organizations, including a strong understanding of
advanced digital ad solutions, and new business development
* Strong background in creating locally originated content for multiple
platforms (OTT, linear, web, social), driving audience engagement, and
increasing overall reach
* Proven track record of managing high-performing sales and news teams
Rincon Broadcasting is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender,
sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, or disability status.