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
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. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.