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President & General Manager

TEGNA Inc.
Location
WXIA WATL-TV Atlanta
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Stations (News)
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, business or related field
  • 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in media or a related industry
  • Proven track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering strong business, financial and audience results
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategy, translate priorities into action and hold teams accountable for results
  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting performance and driving revenue and profitability
  • Experience leading across multiple functions and building alignment among teams
What the job really is

The President & General Manager at WXIA/WATL-TV in Atlanta is responsible for the overall performance of both stations, focusing on strategy, revenue growth, and high-quality local journalism. This role involves leading teams, managing budgets, and ensuring alignment across content and sales while driving innovation and community engagement.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and eye care coverage
  • Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) program with company match
  • Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments and 12 free annual therapy sessions
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit and nine paid holidays per year.
Things to weigh
  • Role requires strong leadership and strategic skills across multiple platforms and markets.
  • No specific salary or compensation details provided in the posting.
  • Some benefits may vary due to collective bargaining agreements.
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