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General Manager
Meredith
New York, NY, United States
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Job TitleGeneral Manager - Martha Stewart
The General Manager (GM) leads and oversees the strategy, daily operations (staffing, production, scheduling, budgets) and general excellence of the Martha Stewart websites. This position works collaboratively with editorial, marketing, and technology groups, develops short- and long-term strategy and drives growth and innovation. The General Manager effectively communicates/translates strategy to managers/direct reports (Editorial, Production, Business Development, Marketing, Design) to ensure "Best of Class" websites. In addition, this role:
• Develops 24 month product roadmap
• Drives scale and monetization plans
• Develops metrics targets and methodologies
• Aligns websites with overarching brand
• Effectively collaborates with magazines to create value-driving programs
• Works with sales team to create unique value for marketers
• Develops and manages PR plan for websites
• Maintains and manages operational budgets
• Participates in business development activities
• Develops and maintains collaborative culture
Essential Job Functions
20%
Create and develop short- and long-term strategies that grow scale revenue and position Meredith as a category leader.
20%
Translates strategic vision for managers and staff to ensure that websites publish and maintain digital footprint that meets or exceeds all quality standards, competitive benchmarks, and performance metrics. Leads and develops innovative and nimble culture that drives value for Meredith Digital and Meredith as a whole. Attracts, motivates, and retains top level talent.
20%
Oversees production, prioritization, and scheduling of new Web product launches as well as site enhancements and improvements. Collaborates with technical team to maintain product development cycle that delivers best of class products on schedule and within established budgets.
15%
Provides leadership to ensure websites drive value by collaborating and cooperating with Meredith Digital groups and other Meredith business units.
15%
Manages group budgets and ensures that expenses are in line with planned levels and spending has highest maximum return. Negotiate agreements as assigned by management.
10%
Participates in business development activities to ensure that revenue targets are achieved and Meredith Digital engages in value-driving strategic partnerships.
Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements| All must be met to be considered.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
Experience:
Five to ten years experience managing online products and revenue streams for a large, successful media Web property. Proven track record of success in online product development, leadership, and innovative Web solutions.
Experience in category preferred.
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of online media landscape and various business models, with special emphasis on category.
Keen understanding of Web metrics and traffic driving strategies.
Leadership skills that command respect and credibility among the entire team as well as in the marketplace.
Passion and ability to lead change.
Collaborative and cooperative management style.
Highest level of personal and professional integrity.
Skilled and experienced negotiator with proven track record of complex deals with large media companies.
Ability to recognize and recruit talent.
Highly effective manager who can inspire and motivate success in others.
Creative thinker with superb strategic sensibilities.
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