Top Benefits
About the role
Black Press Media is seeking a dynamic and results-driven General Manager to join our team NNSL Media.
Based in Yellowknife, you are an experienced media professional with strong digital credentials who wants to combine business success with the ability to enrich the lives of others.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for overall revenue and audience growth, including digital and print
- Encourage team building and create an innovative and entrepreneurial environment
- Represent the News North team at community and client functions, supporting the sales and editorial teams.
- Establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners
- Use knowledge of the market and competitors to identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators.
- Develop and drive new revenue opportunities, including digital and print features.
- Manage all aspects of the local operation including team development and expense management for both the production and news divisions.
Qualifications:
- At least five years of experience in a digital growth-focused environment
- Proven leadership abilities
- Demonstrated understanding of business management
- The ability to manage multiple customer segments
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to foster collaboration and innovation
What We Offer
This dynamic role offers the opportunity to make a difference in your community while living in an area that’s known for its blend of outdoor adventure, beautiful scenery and a relaxed lifestyle. The successful candidate will report to the Vice-President / Regional Group Publisher at Black Press Media, a division of Carpenter Media Group.
About Black Press Media
Black Press Media, a division of Carpenter Media Group, is one of the largest independent media companies in Canada, with over 80 newsrooms across British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and the U.S. Pacific Northwest. Our mission is to deliver trusted, local journalism that strengthens communities and keeps people informed.
We offer competitive salary and benefit packages, as well as the opportunity to advance within the company.
Total annual remuneration potential – $115,000
Please send your cover letter and resume to:
Karen Hill
Vice President & Regional Group Publisher
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Black Press Media
The largest independent media company in North America with highly engaged media platforms in British Columbia, Central Alberta, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.
Black Press Media is a division of Carpenter Media Group.
In addition to Canadian operations BPM extends its publishing operations in Louisiana, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii.
British Columbia, Canada is comprised of four major geographic regions, BC North, BC South, Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland, Black Press Media serves small communities like Barriere and Sooke, as well as British Columbia's major urban centres, Victoria and Surrey. Its media operations are widely read in some of the fastest-growing communities in Canada, like Kelowna, Nanaimo and Abbotsford.
Black Press Media is home to some of the oldest, most trusted local media in Western Canada, like the Chilliwack Progress, founded in 1891, and the Ashcroft Journal, which first published in 1895. Market by market these are the leading newspapers and news websites in their respective communities.
Black Press Media’s suburban and urban print and online operations provide audiences with a superior blend of localized news coverage that is recognized with numerous editorial awards every year. BPM invests in relevant, high quality journalism that affects the lives of readers and the communities served. This commitment is complemented by award winning photography and advanced marketing. Black Press Media Community and Daily Newspapers are all the places that you want to be.
Top Benefits
About the role
Black Press Media is seeking a dynamic and results-driven General Manager to join our team NNSL Media.
Based in Yellowknife, you are an experienced media professional with strong digital credentials who wants to combine business success with the ability to enrich the lives of others.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for overall revenue and audience growth, including digital and print
- Encourage team building and create an innovative and entrepreneurial environment
- Represent the News North team at community and client functions, supporting the sales and editorial teams.
- Establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners
- Use knowledge of the market and competitors to identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators.
- Develop and drive new revenue opportunities, including digital and print features.
- Manage all aspects of the local operation including team development and expense management for both the production and news divisions.
Qualifications:
- At least five years of experience in a digital growth-focused environment
- Proven leadership abilities
- Demonstrated understanding of business management
- The ability to manage multiple customer segments
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to foster collaboration and innovation
What We Offer
This dynamic role offers the opportunity to make a difference in your community while living in an area that’s known for its blend of outdoor adventure, beautiful scenery and a relaxed lifestyle. The successful candidate will report to the Vice-President / Regional Group Publisher at Black Press Media, a division of Carpenter Media Group.
About Black Press Media
Black Press Media, a division of Carpenter Media Group, is one of the largest independent media companies in Canada, with over 80 newsrooms across British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and the U.S. Pacific Northwest. Our mission is to deliver trusted, local journalism that strengthens communities and keeps people informed.
We offer competitive salary and benefit packages, as well as the opportunity to advance within the company.
Total annual remuneration potential – $115,000
Please send your cover letter and resume to:
Karen Hill
Vice President & Regional Group Publisher
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Black Press Media
The largest independent media company in North America with highly engaged media platforms in British Columbia, Central Alberta, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.
Black Press Media is a division of Carpenter Media Group.
In addition to Canadian operations BPM extends its publishing operations in Louisiana, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii.
British Columbia, Canada is comprised of four major geographic regions, BC North, BC South, Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland, Black Press Media serves small communities like Barriere and Sooke, as well as British Columbia's major urban centres, Victoria and Surrey. Its media operations are widely read in some of the fastest-growing communities in Canada, like Kelowna, Nanaimo and Abbotsford.
Black Press Media is home to some of the oldest, most trusted local media in Western Canada, like the Chilliwack Progress, founded in 1891, and the Ashcroft Journal, which first published in 1895. Market by market these are the leading newspapers and news websites in their respective communities.
Black Press Media’s suburban and urban print and online operations provide audiences with a superior blend of localized news coverage that is recognized with numerous editorial awards every year. BPM invests in relevant, high quality journalism that affects the lives of readers and the communities served. This commitment is complemented by award winning photography and advanced marketing. Black Press Media Community and Daily Newspapers are all the places that you want to be.