VP - General Manager, KERO

The McGraw-Hill Companies is driving the education, financial services, and business information markets through leading brands such as McGraw-Hill Education, Standard & Poor's, BusinessWeek, J.D. Power and Associates, Platts, McGraw-Hill Construction, Aviation Week, and McGraw-Hill Broadcasting. We are committed to a new digital evolution, a far-reaching global impact, and developing and retaining the talent needed for us to achieve these goals.At The McGraw-Hill Companies, our diverse range of resources—human resources— allows us to impact capital markets and economies worldwide.In fact, it is the distinct combination of talents, experiences, backgrounds, ideas, and opinions of each employee that makes our business success possible. And it is how we will build on your potential both personally and professionally. If you strive to impact the lives of countless individuals everywhere, begin by adding your unique perspective to ours. Job Description The McGraw-Hill Companies is one of the world's leading providers of information services and publishers of educational, business and professional information McGraw-Hill Broadcasting is currently seeking a VP - General Manager for its local media outlets in Bakersfield, including KERO (ABC), KZKC (Azteca) and Turnto23.com.  The VP/GM is responsible for ensuring profitable growth of the businesses. The successful candidate will have the ability to establish and execute a clear and compelling vision and strategic direction.  This position reports to the President of Broadcasting and will directly oversee department heads in News, Sales, Promotions, Operations & Engineering and Business.  Degree preferred and a minimum of 5 years prior general management experience a must.  Must be a versatile leader with strong personal integrity who inspires others and is not mired in the past.  Prior experience negotiating agreements (retransmission, Union & programming) required.  Up to date industry knowledge required including experience in digital media.  This position requires knowledge of news content and delivery, branding, marketing strategy, digital revenue streams, television production, external media, financials, and research. Experience in the Spanish language market a plus.  McGraw-Hill offers a competitive salary package which includes base pay, bonus and stock.  Benefits start day one of employment including medical, dental, vision, 401K (including company match) and pension plan.Desired: Previous experience developing online businessesAbout McGraw-Hill Information & MediaThe diverse set of businesses that comprise the McGraw-Hill Information & Media Segment provide the information and insight professionals in business and government need to remain competitive in their fields and in the global economy. Our flagship publication, BusinessWeek, is the world's most widely read business magazine. JD Power and Associates, is a global leader in conducting independent and unbiased surveys of customer satisfaction, product quality and buyer behavior.The Business Information Group,  provides business information publications, products and services in the Energy, Construction and Aviation markets. Broadcasting, reaches eight million viewers through its four ABC affiliates in Denver, Indianapolis, San Diego & Bakersfield.  The information & Media segment operates in over twelve countries with approximately one billion in revenue in 2006. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer Copyright 2008 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Subject to Terms of Use. Read our Privacy Noticeonline. We are an equal opportunity employer.