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At Hearst Television, we're not just about broadcasting—it's about storytelling, innovation, and serving the community. As the President & General Manager of our local television station and digital media platforms in Omaha, NE (KETV-TV), you'll lead the charge in advancing the mission of broadcasting excellence. The ideal candidate will harness exceptional strategic vision, drive revenue growth, and embody a deep understanding of the overarching possibilities of the broadcast industry. KETV-TV, an esteemed ABC affiliate, is committed to delivering top-quality news and robust community involvement.

Responsibilities:

• Spearhead station success, driving accountability for news, programming, sales, marketing, and technology across all platforms.
• Innovate short- and long-term strategies for revenue and audience engagement expansion.
• Architect plans for revenue enhancement, tapping into core and emerging media opportunities.
• Manage budgets with precision to ensure accurate forecasting and sustainable growth.
• Cultivate community engagement to strengthen ties with advertisers, viewers, partners, and community leaders.
• Develop team skills in a collaborative, innovative, and excellence-driven environment.
• Uphold FCC regulations and industry standards while fortifying relationships with government and affiliate contacts.
• In person attendance is required.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of leadership experience within multimedia organizations or related fields.
• Proven capability in nurturing high-performing, diverse teams and fostering a culture of excellence.
• Demonstrated track record in strategic leadership, innovation, and attainment of organizational goals.
• Astute critical thinking and data-informed decision-making skills.
• Robust strategic, operational, and financial expertise.
• Exemplary judgment, community engagement, and ethical standards.
• Skilled planning and prioritization to achieve financial and strategic objectives.
• Effective communicator and inclusive leader who unites diverse perspectives for a shared vision.

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefits programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits:

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs