DESCRIPTION

Eagle Communications is seeking a dynamic, results-driven General Manager to lead and oversee the daily operations of our media/radio stations in St. Joseph and Maryville, MO. The General Manager will play a pivotal role in managing the station’s strategic direction, operations, and financial performance while ensuring that all team members work toward creating high-quality content, building brand loyalty, and maximizing revenue. This individual must have a deep understanding of the media industry, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for engaging with the local community.

Business acumen isn’t the only thing that will allow our next General Manager to succeed. Culture in our employee-owned company is of the upmost importance. You’ll be leading a group of professionals who exemplify what it means to be an employee-owner.

This position is in our St. Joseph and Maryville, MO market with stations KFEQ(AM), KKJO, KSJQ, KESJ(AM), KYSJ-AM and KBCT, as well as our leading online news services St. Joesph Post and Maryville Post.

There is a lot of opportunity in this market with powerful stations, award winning on-air and programming talent, and an experienced sales team. We are looking for a hands-on leader with proven success in the media industry.

JOB EXPERIENCE

Experience and Requirements:

Qualified candidates must have a proven history of developing leaders, exceeding financial/budgetary goals.
Hiring, training and motivating sales talent.
Media sales management experience in a comparable market is preferred.
An entrepreneurial spirit, leadership experience, and an extreme desire to succeed are essential to success.
The selected candidate must be detail-oriented, have strong interpersonal skills, be goal-oriented and self-motivated.
Experience with Marketron and VCreative is beneficial.

REQUIREMENTS

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management
- Lead and manage a diverse team, including sales, programming, news, and operations.
- Set clear goals and performance expectations for all departments and team members.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture, encouraging innovation and creativity.
- Mentor and develop talent to ensure continued professional growth and succession planning.
Operations Oversight
- Oversee the daily operations of the 6-radio station cluster, ensuring smooth and efficient programming, sales, and administrative functions.
- Ensure compliance with all FCC regulations, broadcasting standards, and company policies.
Financial Management
- Develop and manage the station’s budget, ensuring profitability while maintaining high-quality programming.
- Monitor financial performance
- Lead efforts to grow revenue streams through creative advertising and sponsorships, event partnerships, and digital content offerings.
Sales and Revenue Growth
- Oversee the sales team and ensure they meet revenue goals through direct client relationships, sponsorships, and advertising sales.
- Develop and implement innovative marketing and sales strategies to attract new advertisers and retain existing clients.
- Foster relationships with local businesses, nonprofits, and organizations to build mutually beneficial partnerships.
Community Engagement and Branding
- Serve as the primary public-facing representative of the stations at community events, partnerships, and public relations efforts.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with local stakeholders, including businesses, community leaders, and public figures.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Why Join Us?
Our radio stations are a key part of the St. Joseph community, offering an exciting opportunity to be part of a close-knit team with the chance to make a real impact on the local media landscape. If you’re passionate about the future of radio, enjoy leading a team, and have a deep connection to the community, we’d love to meet you!

Other information:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Eagle Communications is an Employee-Owned company and an EEO employer. The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check and motor vehicle check.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply at http://www.eaglemedia.com/careers

http://www.eaglemedia.com/careers