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President & General Manager

TEGNA Inc.
Location
WOI KCWI-TV Des Moines
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 with different priorities and areas of expertise
What the job really is

The President & General Manager at WOI/KCWI-TV 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 driving innovation while ensuring alignment across content and sales functions. The successful candidate will engage with community partners and stakeholders to enhance the stations' impact and audience reach.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of employees and their families
  • Two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage
  • Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) program with a 100% match on contributions up to the first 4% of pay, fully vested from day one
  • Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc
Things to weigh
  • The role requires a strong background in media leadership, which may limit candidates from other industries.
  • The position involves significant responsibilities across multiple functions, which could be challenging for those not experienced in cross-functional leadership.
  • No specific salary range or compensation details are provided in the posting.
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