General Manager, Qubo

Company: ION Media Networks
Location: New York, NY 10118 (Chelsea area)

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Overview

ION is looking for a dynamic and experienced General Manager to oversee its digital multicast channel Qubo. The ideal leader combines a self-motivated entrepreneurial approach with a strong managerial foundation. Akin to a business launch, this requires the business acumen to develop a properly sequenced and prioritized approach, including quantitative prioritization and decision making.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain a point of view on channel brands, including content themes and on-air positioning.
  • Develop and implement strategic growth strategies.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations and performance goals, including revenue targets and distribution reach.
  • Develop and drive sales initiatives. Seek opportunities for expansion and growth by developing new business relationships.
  • Monitor and refine processes, define metrics, and tools to maximize and track success.
  • Maintain analytic benchmarks for digital multicast and cable universe, including sales metrics and costs associated with distribution reach, content and measurement (Nielsen).

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of managerial experience in traditional and or new media distribution.
  • Experience negotiating large, complex contracts.
  • Familiarity with traditional and digital audience data.
  • Ability to think strategically, assess opportunities, and translate business objectives into actionable campaigns that deliver results.
  • Hands-on competence in financial analysis.
  • Strong leadership qualities.