Immediate Career Posting for WANV FM, WWEL FM, WFTG AM/FM

Opportunity:  General Manager for WANV, WWEL, WFTG in London, Kentucky
Kentucky’s largest small market radio group is actively seeking a General Manager for one of its fastest growing radio markets in London, Kentucky with stations WANV 96.7 FM, WWEL SAM 103.9 FM, and WFTG 1400 AM/106.9 FM The Wolf.  Forcht Broadcasting Radio and Digital serves nine radio markets with 26 radio stations in Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois, and was selected as one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky in 2021 and 2023.

Forcht Broadcasting London wants a General Manager ready to begin an exciting career in the radio industry telling radio and digital client and community stories in southeastern Kentucky and helping advance the digital platforms of Forcht Broadcasting Radio & Digital.  WANV, WWEL, and WFTG use legacy and traditional radio and digital, multi-media platforms to promote and grow local businesses and advance the footprint of Forcht Broadcasting London.  We are not looking for a leader who uses a standard, “cookie-cutter” approach to presenting radio and digital advertising experiences and digital platforms.  We want a General Manager who is progressive and understands each radio client and market is different and who leads and motivates a radio team.

Qualified candidates would preferably have at least 2 years of experience working at an FCC licensed radio station.  Experience and knowledge of radio and digital sales is a must.  Having a post-secondary degree in business, broadcasting, marketing, or communications is preferred but not a requirement to submit a resume for the career opportunity as a Forcht Broadcasting London General Manager.

The WANV, WWEL, WFTG General Manager will be expected to do the following:
1.)  Understand broadcast radio and digital sales and how both work together to develop effective advertising solutions

2.)  Manage the day-to-day operations and budgets of the WANV, WWEL, WFTG radio stations and provide leadership and management to the station staff

2.)  Have knowledge of digital, online, and social media platforms used in the radio industry

3.)  Develop successful advertising and marketing solutions and campaigns for clients using multi-media platforms and deliver the campaigns to the radio team

4.)  Set weekly and monthly sales goals for the GM and all sales team members and create station budgets

5.)  Engage in professional development opportunities provided and paid for by Forcht Broadcasting, which includes taking online digital marketing courses

6.)  Find new advertising and community partners to invest in the radio stations

7.)  Represent Forcht Broadcasting London at various community activities and meetings such as chamber of commerce meetings, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, and etc.

8.)  Keep up to date on industry and company-wide radio practices and developments

9.)  Ensure the radio stations’ programming is relevant, focused, appropriate, and competitive

10.)  Meet or talk with frequently the Forcht Broadcasting Radio and Digital President/CEO, providing updates on market financials and progress

Compensation will reflect radio, management, and leadership experience and work experience. A competitive package that includes health benefits will be offered to qualified candidates.

Want to be the next member of the Forcht Broadcasting leadership team?  Email a current resume and cover letter, with detailed work experience noted to Mike Tarter, President/CEO at mitarter@forchtbroadcasting.com

Forcht Broadcasting Radio & Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.