General Manager

SIP Broadcasting Inc
127 Main St
Paintsville, KY 41240, USA

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.

• Understand broadcast radio and digital sales and how both work together to develop effective advertising solutions.
• Manage the day‑to‑day operations and budgets of the radio stations.
• Manage and lead a staff and ensure staff members complete tasks and meet deadlines.
• Possess knowledge of digital, online, and social media platforms used in the radio industry.
• Develop successful advertising and marketing solutions and campaigns for clients using multi‑media platforms and deliver the campaigns to the radio team.
• Set weekly and monthly sales goals and budgets for the radio station and hold accountable for the goals and budgets.
• Engage in professional development opportunities provided and paid for by Forcht Broadcasting, which includes taking online digital marketing courses from the Radio Advertising Bureau.
• Find new advertising and community partners to invest in the radio stations.
• Represent Forcht Broadcasting at various community activities and meetings such as chamber of commerce meetings, ribbon‑cutting ceremonies, etc.
• Keep up to date on industry and company‑wide radio practices and developments.
• Ensure the radio stations’ programming is relevant, focused, appropriate, and competitive.
• Meet or talk with frequently the Forcht Broadcasting Radio and Digital President/CEO, providing updates on market financials and progress.
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Attend annual Forcht Broadcasting General Managers meetings.
• Ensure the radio stations are compliant with Federal Communication Commission regulations and Forcht Group policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the President/CEO that may be specific duties related to the radio market.

• Program Director
• News Operations
• Board Operators
• Radio Operations
• Traffic Director

• 5+ years of radio management or extensive media leadership experience preferred.
• Prior leadership experience in community media, non‑profits, or radio broadcasting.
• Strong understanding of broadcast operations and sales.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in audio editing software and broadcasting equipment.
• Negotiation and contract management experience.
• Creative thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret audience data.
• Knowledge of FCC regulations and compliance protocols.
• Experience with social media and digital marketing.
• Understanding of financial management and budgeting.
• Network of industry contacts and relationships.
• Proven track record of increasing station revenue and market share.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful strategies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to community service and local programming.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Communications, or related field preferred.

• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will be able to understand.
• Ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
• Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity through typing on a keyboard, sorting through paperwork, reaching and grabbing objects.
• Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to operate standard business equipment such as a fax, computer, printer, copier, etc.
• Ability to look at a computer screen for several hours.
• Ability to travel to other locations as needed.
• Ability to meet in person with clients on a daily basis.
• Must be able to work on a flexible schedule that at times may include late working hours or weekend hours.

• Two (2) years’ experience in a leadership…