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Manager of Business Application Systems
LIN Media
Providence, RI
Posted: August 14, 2010

LIN Media is a local multimedia company that owns, operates, or services 32 network-affiliated   interactive television station and niche web sites, mobile platforms, performance-based local and national advertising solutions, and other digital services. LIN Media's online advertising business, RMM, leverages unique technology, new product innovation and customized interactive and mobile advertising solutions to deliver measurable results to local, regional and national clients.  LIN Media is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "TVL".  Financial information about the company is available at www.linmedia.com

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Manager of Business Application Systems provides forward-thinking leadership and expertise in the management of our critical corporate business application systems and technology.  Reporting directly to the Manager of Corporate IT, the Manager of Business Application Systems will have hands-on responsibility for the development and maintenance of our business application systems.  The position will be based in our Providence, RI corporate headquarters. 

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate the definition of business and systems requirements for new technology initiatives.

• Manage the development and implementation of business application systems, driving cross-functional participation/coordination, and leveraging external resources.

• Manage projects from inception to completion with accountability for successful implementation and meeting financial goals.

• Participate in various operational planning processes: development of annual operating and capital budgets, and business case justifications for initiatives.

• Drive business technology assessments.

• Support the development and implementation of business continuity strategies.

Requirements/Skills:

• 5+ years of managing the life cycle of a portfolio of business application systems.

• Must have strong verbal skills with the ability to communicate ideas and solutions to non-technical staff.

• Demonstrated strength in judgment, decision-making, and ability to achieve results by leveraging internal and external resources.

• Contemporary knowledge of IT best practices; ability to exploit technology to enable productivity and collaboration.

• Ability to work and effectively prioritize in a highly dynamic work environment.

• Strong conceptual, analytical, judgment and communication abilities.

• Possess the relationship skills, cultural awareness, and organizational prowess required to work effectively in a fast changing, dynamic organization.

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or a significant systems integration consulting experience.

• Ability to travel domestically - up to 20%.

• Technology or media industry experience preferred. Knowledge of broadcast traffic systems a plus.

Critical competencies and attributes:

• A results-oriented, hands-on technical professional with a strong work ethic, with the ability to operate effectively in a collaborative environment.

• A forward-thinking person who considers long-term trends and broad business implications when determining approach or recommending actions.

• A business partner that is able to effectively facilitate the definition of business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

• A "can-do" team player that is passionate about the business and has a strong desire to continuously improve performance and service.

• A consultant with excellent interpersonal and communications skills who can quickly build rapport, establish trust and develop effective working relationships.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover note to careers@Linmedia.com with the words "Manager of Business Application Systems" in the subject line.

LIN Media is an equal opportunity employer.

News Director
WTVM-TV Raycom Media
Columbus, GA
Posted: August 25, 2010

WTVM-TV, Raycom Media’s dominate ABC affiliate in Columbus, GA, is seeking a News Director to guide its news department in producing multiple daily newscasts for WTVM and WXTX, the local FOX affiliate.

Responsibilities include daily news planning, direct leadership of news staff, supervision of all news content, hiring and promotion, budgeting and newsroom administration. Successful candidate needs a strong track record in the areas of digital news growth, citizen contributions, and cultivating talent to contribute the most compelling content to our news products on-air, on-line, and on mobile. Your background needs to include significant experience in television newsroom management - 3 to 5 years preferred.

Send your resume and salary requirement to: Human Resources Department, WTVM TV, PO Box 1848, Columbus, GA 31902 E-mail to: lbrantley@wtvm.com EOE-M/F/H/V

News Director
KSFY-TV
Sioux Falls, SD
Posted: August 12, 2010

Job Title: News Director

Reports To: General Manager

Job Responsibilities/Requirements: KSFY-TV, the ABC affiliate in beautiful Sioux Falls, SD, is looking for a dynamic individual to lead its news department.  The ideal candidate for this job should have the skills, passion, vision and drive to take us to the highest levels of performance. Candidates should possess strong writing, producing, creative, management and leadership skills.  Must be creative, innovative, have an extremely hands on managing style, and be able to create and execute a winning strategy across multiple platforms.  Should be knowledgeable about FCC rules and civil laws pertaining to news broadcasting and employment and labor regulations. Should work well under pressure and have the ability to train and motivate staff members in a positive way to advance their skills and bring out the very best in each of them.  Most of all, you must be a fierce competitor who plays to win....every day!   Three years of news management experience and a college degree is preferred.

Computer skills are required.  EOE, M/F/D/V, Drug Screen and Background Check required.

Send resume and tape to: Jim Berman, General Manager, KSFY-TV, 300 N. Dakota Ave., Suite 100, Sioux Falls, SD  57104, or e-mail jberman@ksfy.com