Business acumen isn’t the only thing that will allow our next General Manager to succeed. Culture in our employee-owned company is of the upmost importance. You’ll be leading a group of professionals who exemplify what it means to be an employee-owner.

This position is in our St. Joseph and Maryville, MO market with stations KFEQ(AM), KKJO, KSJQ, KESJ(AM), KYSJ-AM and KBCT, as well as our leading online news services St. Joesph Post and Maryville Post.

There is a lot of opportunity in this market with powerful stations, award winning on-air and programming talent, and an experienced sales team. We are looking for a hands-on leader with proven success in the media industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management
Lead and manage a diverse team, including sales, programming, news, and operations.
Set clear goals and performance expectations for all departments and team members.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture, encouraging innovation and creativity.
Mentor and develop talent to ensure continued professional growth and succession planning.

Operations Oversight
Oversee the daily operations of the 6-radio station cluster, ensuring smooth and efficient programming, sales, and administrative functions.
Ensure compliance with all FCC regulations, broadcasting standards, and company policies.

Financial Management
Develop and manage the station’s budget, ensuring profitability while maintaining high-quality programming.
Monitor financial performance
Lead efforts to grow revenue streams through creative advertising and sponsorships, event partnerships, and digital content offerings.

Sales and Revenue Growth
Oversee the sales team and ensure they meet revenue goals through direct client relationships, sponsorships, and advertising sales.
Develop and implement innovative marketing and sales strategies to attract new advertisers and retain existing clients.
Foster relationships with local businesses, nonprofits, and organizations to build mutually beneficial partnerships.

Community Engagement and Branding
Serve as the primary public-facing representative of the stations at community events, partnerships, and public relations efforts.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with local stakeholders, including businesses, community leaders, and public figures.

Experience and Requirements:

· Qualified candidates must have a proven history of developing leaders, exceeding financial/budgetary goals.

· Hiring, training and motivating sales talent.

· Media sales management experience in a comparable market is preferred.

· An entrepreneurial spirit, leadership experience, and an extreme desire to succeed are essential to success.

· The selected candidate must be detail-oriented, have strong interpersonal skills, be goal-oriented and self-motivated.

· Experience with Marketron and VCreative is beneficial.

Why Join Us?
Our radio stations are a key part of the St. Joseph community, offering an exciting opportunity to be part of a close-knit team with the chance to make a real impact on the local media landscape. If you’re passionate about the future of radio, enjoy leading a team, and have a deep connection to the community, we’d love to meet you!

Salary:

Compensation is commensurate with experience along with a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, 401k, paid vacation and ESOP (employee stock ownership plan).

Other information:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Eagle Communications is an Employee-Owned company and an EEO employer. The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check and motor vehicle check.

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