TV General Manager & Sales Leader (Digital Growth)

KHQA; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

KHQA in Springfield, IL is seeking a seasoned General Manager & Director of Sales to lead the WICS/WICD stations across the Springfield DMA. The role requires strategic vision, financial oversight, and a commitment to local broadcasting and digital service to the community.

The successful candidate will oversee budgets, digital assets, regulatory compliance, and cross-department collaboration to drive audience growth and revenue in a changing media landscape.

Qualifications

• 10 years of senior television management experience.
• Proven ability to lead broadcast operations in sales-driven settings.
• Experience creating locally originated content across OTT, linear, web, social.
• Track record managing high-performing sales and news teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead as General Manager and General Sales Manager across the DMA.
• Manage the financial performance and operations with focus on efficiency.
• Achieve budgeted financial goals and grow revenue share.
• Increase viewing audience and community engagement.
• Ensure license protection through FCC compliance.
• Provide visionary leadership to newsroom and staff.

Skills

Broadcast leadership

Digital ad solutions

New business development

Content strategy

Job description

KHQA in Springfield, IL is seeking a seasoned General Manager & Director of Sales to lead the WICS/WICD stations across the Springfield DMA. The role requires strategic vision, financial oversight, and a commitment to local broadcasting and digital service to the community.

The successful candidate will oversee budgets, digital assets, regulatory compliance, and cross-department collaboration to drive audience growth and revenue in a changing media landscape.