VP & General Manager – WDIV Local​/OnDetroit

Overview

We’re not your parents’ television station. At WDIV Local 4/Click On Detroit  we’re reimagining what local broadcasting means in an era of streaming, social media, and fractured audience attention. We’re seeking a visionary leader who sees these challenges as opportunities and is ready to write the next chapter of television’s evolution.

DETROIT –

Reports to:

CEO

Work Location:

Detroit, MI

• Redefine our audience engagement strategy across multiple platforms.
• Drive revenue growth through innovative approaches to content monetization.
• Lead and develop a diverse team of professionals across news, programming, sales, marketing, digital, and engineering.
• Make decisive, data-informed decisions that position us ahead of market trends.
• Serve as the face of our station in the community, building strong relationships with business leaders, philanthropic organizations, and civic groups to elevate our brand and create meaningful local impact.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships that extend our reach and impact.
• Champion a culture of experimentation, inclusion, creativity, and measured risk-taking.
• Oversee communication strategies that support company values and strategic objectives, while ensuring employee understanding and alignment.
• Apply a startup mindset and rigor to challenges and opportunities to reimagine a valuable legacy business.

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in media/broadcasting
• Demonstrated success in growing audience engagement across multiple platforms
• Track record of innovative approaches to revenue generation
• Strong financial and business acumen
• Experience leading teams through periods of significant change
• Deep understanding of digital media trends and emerging technologies

Please send both your Resume and Application (see link below) via email to:  Also note:  to download and complete employment application.

WDIV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with the requirements of federal law, WDIV will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks.