General Manager - Harare,Zimbabwe

• Home
• Jobs
• Job Page

Duties may include but are not limited to these areas:
• Strategic Planning – Develop and implement long and short-term plans for the station in cooperation with the board of directors.
• Board Relations - Inform, advise, and organize materials to enable the Company's Council to perform its duties and implement board decisions.
• Compliance - Oversee public broadcasting compliance to ensure all measures are in place to meet BAZ requirements.
• Staff Leadership - Hire, develop, direct and motivate department heads and the professional staff.
• Legislative Relations –
• National Affairs - Participate in the governance and decision-making of national public broadcasting organizations
• Budget and Administration - Oversee the preparation of audits, budgets, and financial plans; ensure compliance with BAZ and other regulations; supervise the administration of the organization.
• Fundraising - Participate in direct fundraising and assure that income sources are developed through marketing, promotion, and fundraising activities.
• Community Relations - Represent the organization within the community, the country, and the region and help to develop a positive, high-profile image for the station.
• Program Content - Oversee staff efforts to maintain and strengthen the company's programming and local productions.
• Facilities and Equipment - Assure the planning for replacement of equipment and buildings is accomplished and that maintenance is performed.

Key Skills
• Experience in developing, planning and implementing successful strategies
• In-depth knowledge of corporate governance, finance, and performance management principles
• Familiarity with various business functions such as marketing, sales, finance, HR, etc.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving orientation
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Managerial experience in the media or comparable corporate experience.
• Proven track record of broadcasting, organizational and financial management.
• Demonstrable ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Computer skills with the ability to learn and use proprietary database software and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• At least five (5) years of experience in the management of a public television station.