General Manager

Position : General Manager

Location : Brainerd, MN

Hubbard Radio is a full-service media company with 16 radio stations and cutting-edge digital solutions in four of northern Minnesotas most beautiful and active resort communities: Alexandria, Bemidji, Brainerd and Wadena. At Hubbard, were looking for the best people in local media to help build dominant brands that connect consumers and advertisers to build better businesses and communities. We succeed by always doing the right thing with focus, urgency, and passion.

Four year degree in related field preferred

3-5 years experience in senior level position in broadcasting/media company

Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated innovative leadership, communication and staff development skills with a history of successful leadership, innovation and goal achievement.

Must have broad-based knowledge of radio station operations including FCC regulations and license fulfillment requirements.

Must have strong budgeting skills, demonstrating creative use of available resources and proven planning, prioritizing and achievement of financial and strategic objectives.

Willingness to invest time & effort in community leadership as a positive representative of the station.

Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor

Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures

Ability to travel to various locations

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background, driving record and consumer financial history background check. Background check information will be used in a confidential and non-discriminatory manner consistent with State and Federal Law.

Physical Requirements

Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.

Work with time sensitive information under tight deadlines and in pressure situations.

Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to manipulate and operate personal computers, telephones and general office equipment (telephone, copier, etc.)

Ability to read, hear and speak clearly and follow both oral and written direction.

Ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and business proposals.

Average pushing and pulling, bending and stooping.

Able to drive own vehicle for the purpose of meeting clients and attending events.

Requires the ability to think critically, strategically and tactically and to articulate information in clear, concise manner to others.

Participate in the development of the Companys short-term and long-term objectives, policies and procedures

Provide effective leadership to the markets management team in the development, production, promotion and sale of the Companys products and services

Develop and implement a strategic plan, which establishes short-and-long term goals. The plan should include sales revenue, programming, marketing, technical, digital and human resources development elements. Effectively execute corporate approved plans.

Determine best organizational structure to accomplish strategic plan, then recruit, hire, retain, coach and develop a cohesive team to that works and communicates effectively with each other and with the community served

Assure that all activities and operations are performed in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and laws and that FCC requirement are adhered to and licenses renewed in a timely manner

Prepare and adhere to approved annual budget to assure profit goals are met or exceeded and planned revenue and cost controls achieved

Review and approve all of the stations contracts (including purchasing agreements, trade agreements, employment contracts, etc.)

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.