General Manager

Radio & Television Business Report; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

James River Broadcasting is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead day-to-day operations of the stations in central South Dakota. The role oversees programming, sales, marketing, and engineering, and requires strategic development to boost audience engagement and revenue.

The position emphasizes budget management, vendor and advertiser contracts, and leadership of programming and sales teams to deliver diverse content for listeners and customers.

Qualifications

• Full-time position.
• Knowledge of the radio industry is helpful but training is available.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of radio station operations, including programming, sales, marketing, and engineering.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase audience engagement and drive revenue growth.
• Manage budgets, including monitoring expenses and preparing financial reports.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with vendors, talent, and advertisers.
• Lead the programming and sales team to create compelling and diverse content that meets the needs and interests of listeners and customers.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including FCC rules and regulations.
• Act as the public face of the station, representing the station in community events and meetings.

Job description

James River Broadcasting is a family owned media company that operates 7 radio stations, 1 HD signal and a digital solutions operation in central South Dakota from Pierre the capitol to Mobridge. Currently we are building a new facility in Pierre with the latest in radio, digital and audio technology.

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to join our team and lead the day-to-day operations of our stations.

• Oversee all aspects of radio station operations, including programming, sales, marketing, and engineering.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase audience engagement and drive revenue growth.
• Manage budgets, including monitoring expenses and preparing financial reports.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with vendors, talent, and advertisers.
• Lead the programming and sales team to create compelling and diverse content that meets the needs and interests of our listeners and customers.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including FCC rules and regulations.
• Act as the public face of the station, representing the station in community events and meetings.

This is a full-time position that will require close attention to detail and have excellent computer, organizational and administrative skills. Knowledge of the radio industry helpful but training is available. For more information about DRG (Dakota Radio Group) go to our website at drgnews.com or download drgnews at the app store or google.

Equal Opportunity Employer