President & GM, Local Media & Growth

Socket.dev; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits

Job summary

Hearst Television in Monterey/Salinas, CA (KSBW-TV) seeks a President & General Manager to lead broadcasting and digital platforms. You will drive strategic vision, revenue growth, and community impact, overseeing news, programming, sales, marketing, and technology across platforms.

You will ensure FCC compliance, cultivate diverse partnerships, manage budgets, and build high-performing teams. In-person attendance is required to guide the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of multimedia or broadcasting organizations.
• Track record of strategic growth and revenue development.
• Strong data-driven decision-making and budgeting experience.
• Ability to manage diverse teams and foster excellence.
• Excellent communication and community engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead station success across news, programming, sales, marketing and technology.
• Innovate short- and long-term strategies for revenue and audience growth.
• Architect revenue plans tapping core and emerging media opportunities.
• Manage budgets with accurate forecasting and sustainable growth.
• Cultivate advertiser and community relationships to strengthen ties.
• Develop teams in a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Ensure FCC compliance and engage with government and affiliate contacts.
• In-person attendance is required.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Strategic vision

Data-informed decisions

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Hearst Television in Monterey/Salinas, CA (KSBW-TV) seeks a President & General Manager to lead broadcasting and digital platforms. You will drive strategic vision, revenue growth, and community impact, overseeing news, programming, sales, marketing, and technology across platforms.

You will ensure FCC compliance, cultivate diverse partnerships, manage budgets, and build high-performing teams. In-person attendance is required to guide the organization.