Chief Market Leader - Local Media Growth & Strategy

TEGNA, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

TEGNA, Inc. in Phoenix is seeking a President & General Manager to oversee the market’s overall performance, set strategy and lead a diverse team to drive revenue, audience growth and community impact across platforms.

The role requires a proven business and people leader who can align content, sales and operations, manage budgets, and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, business or related field.
• 7-10 years of leadership experience in a multimedia company.
• Proven track record of leading teams, delivering business, financial and audience results.

Responsibilities

• Leads strategy and performance of the operation across content, sales, brand and operations.
• Develops and executes short- and long-term strategies to grow revenue and profitability.
• Provides strategic leadership for content, ensuring high-quality journalism across platforms.
• Leads multiplatform strategy to expand audience reach and engagement.
• Partners with sales leadership to drive revenue and advertiser solutions.
• Manages budgets and forecasts with accountability for results.
• Builds and develops a high-performing leadership team across functions.
• Aligns content, sales and other functions with market and company priorities.
• Drives innovation and continuous improvement to grow the business.
• Serves as a visible community leader and builds stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy development

Budgeting & forecasting

Revenue growth

Cross-functional leadership

Data-informed decisions

Communication

Audience growth

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, business or related field

Job description

TEGNA, Inc. in Phoenix is seeking a President & General Manager to oversee the market’s overall performance, set strategy and lead a diverse team to drive revenue, audience growth and community impact across platforms.

The role requires a proven business and people leader who can align content, sales and operations, manage budgets, and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability.