General Manager
JOB POSTING
General Manager
New Albany Gazette
New Albany, MS
Applications are now being accepted for the general manager position in New Albany, MS. The New Albany Gazette is a 3,840-circulation semi weekly (Wed-Fri) newspaper (with press on site), with a weekly companion shopper, The Gazette Guide (10,800 circulation) and a paid weekly advertising product, The Advertiser (Wed) 4,000 circulation. New Albany is in northeast Mississippi near Tupelo, MS and 1.25 hours southeast of Memphis, TN.
Qualifications:
· Proven ability to get results.
· Proven leadership skills to lead a staff of 15 FT and PT loyal employees.
· Demonstrated strong team building, delegation and administrative skills.
· Newspaper management experience – minimum 3 years, including bottom line responsibility, is essential.
· Effective communication skills.
· Good organizational, interpersonal skills.
· An innovative approach to business growth.
· Demonstrated high-energy level, with ability to motivate self and others.
· Commitment to quality, in all aspects of the operation.
· Experience and skill in developing and implementing short & long term strategic plans.
Essential Functions:
· Develop and coach a developing employee team.
· Achieve desired business results.
· Actively participate in various community functions and events. Take a leadership role in the community.
· Oversee business, marketing and growth development of all products published.
Interested persons should apply to: Johnny Teglas
Regional Manager
c/o Roane Newspapers
204 Franklin Street, P.O. Box 610
Kingston, TN 37763
jteglas@roanecounty.com
Notify your immediate supervisor and LCNI Human Resource Director if making application. Deadline for applications is Friday May 29, 2009.
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