Vice President\General Manager

Rincon Broadcasting Group; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rincon Broadcasting Group seeks an experienced TV General Manager to lead KTVO/KHQA operations across the Ottumwa-Kirksville and Quincy-Hannibal-Keokuk DMAs. The role requires visionary leadership, budget oversight, and a commitment to local community service.

The GM will guide digital/social assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive audience growth while strengthening storytelling across platforms and partnerships for continued success.

Qualifications

• 10 years of senior television management experience.
• Proven ability to grow revenue and manage budgets across multiple stations.

Responsibilities

• Lead as Vice President and General Manager across the DMA.
• Assist the Director of Sales in managing the Sales Department and generating revenue.
• Oversee financial performance and operations with a focus on efficiencies.
• Achieve budgeted financial goals and grow revenue share and programming performance.
• Strengthen audience engagement by serving community interests.
• Ensure license protection by complying with FCC rules and regulations.
• Develop and motivate staff to sustain high performance and excellence.
• Foster collaboration across all departments to drive growth.

Skills

Leadership

Broadcast management

Digital advertising

Content development

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

OTT platforms

Analytics platforms

Job description

We are seeking an experienced television General Manager to lead and manage the KTVO/KHQAstationsacross the Ottumwa-Kirksville DMA and Quincy-Hannibal-Keokuk DMA. This candidate should see the world from a unique perspective, guiding the stations into the future with innovative vision. The right fit for this position will be an experienced and knowledgeable professional who is a driven advocate of local broadcasting and digital service to the community. The General Manager will have full oversight over the station’s operations including managing budgets, overseeing digital and social media assets, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead as Vice President and General Manager across the DMA
• Assisting the Director of Sales in Managing the Sales Department and generating revenue
• Manage the financial performance and operations of the stations with a focus on operational efficiencies.
• Achieve budgeted financial goals and grow the Station’s revenue share and programming performance.
• Help increase the Station’s viewing audience by serving the interests of the community.
• Protect the Station’s license through disciplined adherence to the FCC rules and regulations.
• Lead, develop, and motivate all Station personnel to ensure high performance and operational excellence.
• Promote a collaborative culture within all station departments.
• Collaborate with department heads and staff members.
• Provide visionary leadership to ensure the station and its news operation are prepared for the future of media.
• Offer strategic support to newsroom leadership to strengthen storytelling and community connection while driving continued growth as audience behaviors shift.

Experience and qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in a similar role in a TV station or in a senior television management role
• Proven skill sets and extensive experience in leading broadcast operational teams within sales-driven organizations, including a strong understanding of advanced digital ad solutions, and new business development
• Strong background in creating locally originated content for multiple platforms (OTT, linear, web, social), driving audience engagement, and increasing overall reach
• Proven track record of managing high-performing sales and news teams
• Clear driving record

KTVO/KHQA and Rincon Broadcasting is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, or disability status.