Station Manager

Job Description

Station Manager. KSTU

Exciting Opportunity in the Vibrant City of Salt Lake City, Utah!

KSTU, the E.W. Scripps FOX station in Salt Lake City, Utah, is searching for a talented and driven Station Manager to lead our local operations. This is an incredible chance to join a dynamic team in one of the most desirable cities in the United States. Salt Lake City offers an unparalleled quality of life, with breathtaking natural beauty, a robust economy, a thriving arts and culture scene, and a low cost of living.

The Station Manager will report to the Regional VP/GM and oversee all aspects of the station's local market operations. This includes managing department heads, executing strategic initiatives, and serving as a functional leader over a department. You will play a crucial role in driving the station's revenue goals and news programming, as well as serving as the home station for Utah's new NHL team, the Utah Hockey Club. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading successful television station operations, with strong management, communication, and strategic planning skills.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Lead and implement the local media strategic plan, including the content & brand strategy, for assigned station.
• Act as co-leader in generating ratings and revenue, including developing strategic plans and operational plans for the station's growth in multi-platform content delivery and revenue generation.
• In partnership with the Regional VP/GM, support development of and ensure responsible financial stewardship to the station operating and capital expense budgets.
• Continue to serve as the leader and subject matter expert for one of the station's functional areas, while overseeing a team of department head leaders of other functional areas.
• Lead a culture consistent with Scripps values, with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and developing employees at all levels.
• Responsible for all aspects of financial statements and ensuring station compliance with Scripps policies.
• Enforcing all FCC, EEO, SOX and other appropriate rules and regulations.
• Proactively create and manage enterprise or local station initiatives and new business projects.
• Supervise and provide regular feedback and training for direct reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Generally, 10+ years of experience in related field preferred
• Generally 5+ years of experience in a senior management position preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Track record of proven leadership success in team effectiveness, audience or revenue growth, and budget management
• Proven ability to cultivate innovation, risk-taking and leading change
• Is an effective leader that demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for the company's mission
• Proven ability to prepare and monitor station budgets; maintain compliance with FCC rules and regulations
• Ability to organize, motivate and supervise staff
• Skilled in communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Can establish cooperative working relationships both internally and externally
• Strong analytical abilities; foresee potential pitfalls within a strategy while remaining positive about achieving the benefits
• The desire for decision-making authority and the willingness to accept decision-making responsibility
• Effective in a variety of formal presentation settings both inside and outside the organization
• Some travel required

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:

At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rokv0p-3-15-147-198-42 in your application.