President & General Manager

Job Description

The President, General Manager of KDKA/WPKD will be responsible for leading the station in the Pittsburgh market and guiding the strategies and teams that drive audience and growth. This executive will be at the center of CBS Pittsburgh's future success, upholding our commitment to quality journalism and the communities we serve while driving modernization across the organization, prioritizing an adaptable and inclusive culture that adopts change and innovation.

The President, General Manager will have a clear vision for the future of KDKA/WPKD with the capability of communicating and driving that vision via hands-on leadership, optimism, strategic risk-taking and focused metrics of success.

The ideal candidate will be a creative problem solver who generates new ideas and understands how to improve resources to achieve market leadership. This includes developing strategies which evolve KDKA/WPKD from not only being the place to go for breaking news, but also where consumers can find localized high quality, high impact journalism and content – across broadcast, digital and OTT. The President, General Manager will also work directly with CBS Corporate leadership, to drive collective growth and success.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Establish a clear vision for the station and the blueprints for success that every staff member will follow.
• Direct and lead the overall operations to get results including established goals/objectives in ratings, audience, sales/revenue, market share, profit, and operating income.
• Lead all aspects of and evolve the station to increase its impact, importance, and connection with local audiences, with focus on the continued evolution of digital/streaming platforms.
• Predict market trends and set budgets and performance goals.
• Lead all station departments including news, sales, marketing, engineering, programming, and production.
• Lead a premium multi-platform news organization including a vast team with varied strengths of talent across many roles and functional areas. Oversight of the station's broadcast and 24/7 streaming service, including quality/technical requirements.
• Identify effective and efficient approaches to operations and processes throughout the organization.
• Represent the station in the community; develop and maintain positive relationships with community leaders. Seek out opportunities to partner with the local market area for the improvement of the community.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a strong leadership team; provide guidance and coaching to improve their performance and accelerate their professional growth.
• Implement all corporate policies/objectives while maintaining the highest level of ethics and industry standards. Establish and maintain an innovative and highly collaborative culture atmosphere that promotes open communication, respect for others and excellence.
• Create a diverse and balanced work environment.
• Ensure the station is following and in compliance with all equal employment opportunity (EEO) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Proven experience leading a local broadcast station or news organization. The ability to effectively lead and manage in a dynamic and challenging environment. Forward-thinking and skilled in digital changes, sources, and emerging trends.
• A participative leadership approach that feeds collaboration and innovation. Ability to recognize, create and communicate priorities, strategies, market opportunities and challenges to drive growth and performance improvement.
• Attention to detail and project management skills. Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Experience managing budgeting processes and long-term planning.
• Legal understanding of FCC rules and regulations.
• Must be a strong leader with the ability to manage all aspects of the station.
• Significant relevant experience

Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting's television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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