General Manager
Eagle Communications now looks for a general manager in Great Bend, Kansas, who will further the legacy of continued growth and support of the community. And it isn't just business acumen that will allow our next GM to succeed. Culture in our employee-owned company is of the upmost importance. And you'll be leading a group of professionals who exemplify what it means to be an employee-owner.
This position is in our Great Bend market with stations KHOK, KBGL, KVGB-FM and KVGB-AM as well as our Great Bend Post.
Salary: Commensurate with experience along with a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, 401k, paid vacation and ESOP (employee stock ownership plan)
Closing date: June 26, 2023
Responsibilities
• Direct the day-to-day efforts of a 4-radio station cluster with significant news/information and digital presence
• Oversee all aspects of station operations: sales, marketing/promotions, programming/operations and administration
• Community focused, develop relationships with partners/clients in the community
Experience and Requirements
• Qualified candidates must have a proven history of developing leaders, exceeding financial/budgetary goals
• Hiring, training and motivating sales talent
• Radio sales management experience in a comparable market is preferred
• An entrepreneurial spirit, leadership experience and an extreme desire to succeed are essential to success
• The selected candidate must be detail-oriented, have strong interpersonal skills, be goal-oriented and self-motivated
• Communication experience on-air, writing and public speaking is preferred