President & General Manager NBCU Local, Philadelphia

NBCUniversal

President & General Manager NBCU Local, Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    NBCUniversal Local is seeking a General Manager for the Philadelphia market – featuring its Owned TV Stations for NBC (WCAU) and Telemundo (WWSI) and its Regional Sports Network (NBC Sports Philadelphia) comprising a significant platform in content development and digital media. This position is based in Philadelphia, PA.

    Essential Responsibilities:

    • Lead fully functioning broadcast portfolio of TV stations and RSN, comprised of News, Content, Live production, Sales, Promotions, Technology and other support functions.

    • Design and deliver a competitive ratings and revenue growth strategy in the marketplace which leverages the best of the core business and optimizes opportunities across new media platforms

    • Manage business P&Ls to meet challenging goals for Revenue, Cost, Quality & Growth

    • Build and maintain strong relationships with team partners

    • Manage an operational team of 300 employees across a diverse spectrum of professions and specialties

    • Establish close partnerships with customers, advertisers, labor unions and content suppliers

    • Build & maintain a strong relationship with key stakeholders in the local community

    • Support and maintain the journalism standards expected at an owned NBCU Television station

    • Identify opportunities to grow multi-platform content and distribution capabilities

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Required Qualifications:

    • Operational leadership experience within local television, including experience at a large market TV Station and/or a Regional Sports Network

    • 15+ years leadership experience

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered

    • Willingness to travel

    • Must be willing to work at both locations in Philadelphia, PA

    • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

    Additional Information

    As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

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