ABC7-DC has an immediate opening for the Managing Director of Government Matters Media, the leader in providing non-partisan information and analysis to federal managers, contractors and those supporting the federal marketplace. The ideal candidate will have overall responsibility for all aspects of Government Matters’ on-air and digital platforms. Responsibilities include collaborating with the federal marketplace and our client partners to develop solution oriented content strategies. You will manage a growing portfolio of programs designed to appeal to the federal marketplace- locally, nationally, and around the world
Responsibilities:
- Support Thought Leadership Network custom programs by translating customer needs into actionable editorial content.
- Creating multi-platform sales products
- Managing relationships with vendors and federal agencies
- Actively participate on client calls with the Government Matters sales team
- Leading weekly sales and editorial meetings
- Scheduling travel and accommodations
- Approving media trades
- Public speaking, attending conferences & other high-profile events
- Hiring, mentoring and training new employees and interns
- Manage Government Matters P&L
- Completing administrative tasks
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Required Skills:
- Solid grasp of current news and issues impacting the federal marketplace
- Extensive rolodex of contacts across the federal marketplace (i.e. public information officers, marketing professionals, C-Suite executives, etc.)
- Be a compelling and accurate writer
- Be able to multi-task and manage multiple paid programs simultaneously
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to execute strategies and goals in broadcast format
- Flexibility and on-the-spot problem-solving abilities are a must
- Proficient with workflow tools (i.e. Zendesk Sell, PowerPoint, etc.) and newsroom systems (i.e. iNews, etc.)
Experience:
- Prior television experience preferred, but not required
- An MBA degree is preferred, but not required
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace!
About Us
Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. Also, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, our own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!
About the Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.
