Manage and grow strategically and tactically a current staff of 20 broadcasting professionals across all disciplines required to run a professional broadcasting organization 

Establish formal structure and personnel definitions in line with industry standards 

Assess current broadcast operations, transmission, production and post production contracts and vendors and align the organization properly with same. 

Drive advertising revenue across TV and Internet platforms by leading sales personnel to optimize advertising agencies and direct client relationships 

Work to produce News and Special Interest programming for domestic and international markets that seek relevant Iranian news and information in Farsi and English as well as advertisers seeking this desirable demographic. 

Set realistic strategic and tactical goals for execution that can be brought to fruition in a fiscally responsible manner. 

Set budgets and oversee financial reporting to senior management 

Represent the broadcast organization to industry and external interests 

Assure that programming and content is produced, co-produced, acquired and scheduled effectively and to the highest standards 

Manage an upbeat and rewarding broadcast corporate culture that attracts and retains skilled broadcasting professionals

Remain sensitive to social, economic and political issues relevant to Iran, the Iranian Community and U.S. Iranian Relations. 

Serve a diverse global Iranian community seeking democracy that speaks Farsi and English with timely, accurate, well produced, fair and balanced news and information across multiple media platforms.

The ability to work full-time in the DC, VA, MD area of the United States 

10-15 years of broadcast leadership experience as a GM 

Experience building broadcast organizations 

Strong business, technical and creative acumen required to direct and mentor staff 

A proven record of success with monetization; both front and back office 

Strong financial controls and reporting experience 

A sincere interest in geopolitical news relevant to the Middle East and Iran. 

Sensitivity to varied cultures. 

International broadcasting experience desired but not required 

English required; Farsi desired but not required. 

The ability to achieve the organization’s goals from a monetary and free speech perspective relevant to a Democratic Iran. 

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• Municipality owned communication and cable system seeks dynamic and results oriented General Manager to lead the organization in the next phase of growth and development. 
• The successful candidate will have full responsibility for the management of a newly upgraded and state of the art cable and communications system with over 15,000 subscribers. 
• The General Manager (GM) will have overall responsibility for the efficient and effective management of the entire organization including, but not limited to: hiring, training, managing and mentoring employees and the management team. 
• In addition, the General Manager (GM) will also be responsible for maintaining and increasing customer satisfaction; analyze, plan, and execute system activities to maximize subscriber and cash flow growth while minimizing capital and operating expenses; ensure high levels of employee satisfaction
• Maintain good relations with local franchise authorities and local governing bodies; increase sales and penetration of all products, increasing cash flow; take leadership role in community affairs; 
• Prepare annual operating and capital budgets

• General Manager will demonstrate and promote a high moral and ethical character, and must possess superior motivational and leadership skills. 
• Candidate will have excellent oral and written communications skills
• A demonstrated record of setting management goals a committed work ethic and leading associates to achieve their professional best.
• A minimum of three to seven years of experience in senior management of a cable TV, CATV, Internet and or telecommunications operating system
• Bachelor’s degree is desired. 
• Demonstrated results in the area of customer acquisition and retention will receive special consideration.

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•  Strong strategic business skills developed as a TV General Manager or TV Station Group President
•  We seek broadcasting executives who have built broadcast entities in major markets and now deserve the ideal lifestyle
•  Outstanding leadership skills in the office, in the community and the industry
•  Exceptional people skills to attract, develop and retain senior business, creative, on air and technical TV professionals 
•  A firm understanding of On Air and Online integration for advertisers, the community and your audience 
•  The ability to manage 75+ to 500+ people and resources with maturity, understanding and authority
•  The ability and experience to drive revenue and manage talented GSM's - News Directors - Programming - Finance and Technology broadcasting executives
•  Experience with local and national and international news and community programming. Manage on-air talent and their contracts in a fiscally responsible and successful manner 
•  Strong financial acumen.
•  Please note, we are not seeking GSM's - Thank you

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TV General Managers - GM Executive Search

Chinese language skills are not required but welcomed.

Min. 10 years of increased responsibility of managing a broadcast entity

A clear understanding of international markets

Broad understanding of strategic and tactical aspects of running a TV Station, TV Network and or International Television Broadcasts

The ability to manage staff effectively as a leader and mentor while setting high standards of broadcast excellence

An appreciation for transparency, journalistic standards, quality programming and the financial implications of managing a highly successful broadcasting entity.

Political, Cultural and Social awareness of U.S. and Mainland Chinese current affairs. 

The ability to manage a staff that speaks both Chinese and English.

An executive with decision making maturity, social decorum and the ability to speak with authority on the commercial, broadcast and international interests of a dynamic and important broadcasting organization. 

212-599-0909

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