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CBS News and Stations . The President, General Manager of KTVT/KTXA, CBSTEXAS.com, and the CBS News Texas streaming channel (collectively, CBS Texas) will be responsible for leading the station in the Dallas/Fort Worth market and guiding the strategies and teams that drive audience and growth. This executive will be at the center of CBS Texas future success, upholding our commitment to quality journalism and the communities we serve while driving modernization across the organization, prioritizing an adaptable and inclusive culture that adopts change and innovation. The President, General Manager will have a clear vision for the future of CBS Texas with the capability of communicating and driving that vision via hands-on leadership, optimism, strategic risk-taking and focused metrics of success. The ideal candidate will be a creative problem solver who generates new ideas and understands how to improve resources to achieve market leadership. This includes developing strategies which evolve CBS Texas from not only being the place to go for breaking news, but also where consumers can find localized high quality, high impact journalism and content – across broadcast, digital and OTT. The President, General Manager will also work directly with CBS Corporate leadership, to drive collective growth and success. Responsibilities
Establish a clear vision for the station and the blueprints for success that every staff member will follow. Direct and lead the overall operations to get results including established goals/objectives in ratings, audience, sales/revenue, market share, profit, and operating income. Lead all aspects of and evolve the station to increase its impact, importance, and connection with local audiences, with focus on the continued evolution of digital/streaming platforms. Predict market trends and set budgets and performance goals. Lead all station departments including news, sales, marketing, engineering, programming, and production. Lead a premium multi-platform news organization including a vast team with varied strengths of talent across many roles and functional areas. Oversight of the station's broadcast and 24/7 streaming service, including quality/technical requirements. Identify effective and efficient approaches to operations and processes throughout the organization. Represent the station in the community; develop and maintain positive relationships with community leaders. Seek out opportunities to partner with the local market area for the improvement of the community. Recruit, develop, and retain a strong leadership team; provide guidance and coaching to improve their performance and accelerate their professional growth. Implement all corporate policies/objectives while maintaining the highest level of ethics and industry standards. Establish and maintain an innovative and highly collaborative culture atmosphere that promotes open communication, respect for others and excellence. Create a diverse, collaborative, and balanced work environment. Ensure the station is following and in compliance with all equal employment opportunity (EEO) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements. Qualifications
Proven experience leading a local broadcast station or news organization. Ability to effectively lead and manage in a dynamic environment. Forward-thinking and skilled in digital changes, sources, and emerging trends. A participative leadership approach that fosters collaboration and innovation. Ability to recognize, create and communicate priorities, strategies, market opportunities and challenges to drive growth and performance improvement. Attention to detail and project management skills. Strong written, verbal and presentation skills. Proven experience managing budgeting processes and long-term planning. Legal understanding of FCC rules and regulations. Must be a strong leader with the ability to manage all aspects of the station. Significant relevant experience. What We Offer
Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Generous paid time off. An exciting opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams. Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events. Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, inside and outside the workplace. Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Paramount. For accommodations details visit https://www.paramount.com/careers. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. If you are unable to access our careers site due to a disability, you may request accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by emailing paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Seniorities
Executive Employment type
Full-time Job function
Business Development and Sales Industries: Entertainment Note: This description reflects CBS News and Stations’ broader context and is anchored in the CBS Texas leadership opportunity in Dallas/Fort Worth.
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Join to apply for the
President and General Manager
role at
CBS News and Stations . The President, General Manager of KTVT/KTXA, CBSTEXAS.com, and the CBS News Texas streaming channel (collectively, CBS Texas) will be responsible for leading the station in the Dallas/Fort Worth market and guiding the strategies and teams that drive audience and growth. This executive will be at the center of CBS Texas future success, upholding our commitment to quality journalism and the communities we serve while driving modernization across the organization, prioritizing an adaptable and inclusive culture that adopts change and innovation. The President, General Manager will have a clear vision for the future of CBS Texas with the capability of communicating and driving that vision via hands-on leadership, optimism, strategic risk-taking and focused metrics of success. The ideal candidate will be a creative problem solver who generates new ideas and understands how to improve resources to achieve market leadership. This includes developing strategies which evolve CBS Texas from not only being the place to go for breaking news, but also where consumers can find localized high quality, high impact journalism and content – across broadcast, digital and OTT. The President, General Manager will also work directly with CBS Corporate leadership, to drive collective growth and success. Responsibilities
Establish a clear vision for the station and the blueprints for success that every staff member will follow. Direct and lead the overall operations to get results including established goals/objectives in ratings, audience, sales/revenue, market share, profit, and operating income. Lead all aspects of and evolve the station to increase its impact, importance, and connection with local audiences, with focus on the continued evolution of digital/streaming platforms. Predict market trends and set budgets and performance goals. Lead all station departments including news, sales, marketing, engineering, programming, and production. Lead a premium multi-platform news organization including a vast team with varied strengths of talent across many roles and functional areas. Oversight of the station's broadcast and 24/7 streaming service, including quality/technical requirements. Identify effective and efficient approaches to operations and processes throughout the organization. Represent the station in the community; develop and maintain positive relationships with community leaders. Seek out opportunities to partner with the local market area for the improvement of the community. Recruit, develop, and retain a strong leadership team; provide guidance and coaching to improve their performance and accelerate their professional growth. Implement all corporate policies/objectives while maintaining the highest level of ethics and industry standards. Establish and maintain an innovative and highly collaborative culture atmosphere that promotes open communication, respect for others and excellence. Create a diverse, collaborative, and balanced work environment. Ensure the station is following and in compliance with all equal employment opportunity (EEO) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements. Qualifications
Proven experience leading a local broadcast station or news organization. Ability to effectively lead and manage in a dynamic environment. Forward-thinking and skilled in digital changes, sources, and emerging trends. A participative leadership approach that fosters collaboration and innovation. Ability to recognize, create and communicate priorities, strategies, market opportunities and challenges to drive growth and performance improvement. Attention to detail and project management skills. Strong written, verbal and presentation skills. Proven experience managing budgeting processes and long-term planning. Legal understanding of FCC rules and regulations. Must be a strong leader with the ability to manage all aspects of the station. Significant relevant experience. What We Offer
Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Generous paid time off. An exciting opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams. Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events. Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, inside and outside the workplace. Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Paramount. For accommodations details visit https://www.paramount.com/careers. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. If you are unable to access our careers site due to a disability, you may request accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by emailing paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Seniorities
Executive Employment type
Full-time Job function
Business Development and Sales Industries: Entertainment Note: This description reflects CBS News and Stations’ broader context and is anchored in the CBS Texas leadership opportunity in Dallas/Fort Worth.
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