Job Details

Overview

The Vice President, Operations and Business Planning is responsible for KABC-TV (Los Angeles) operations, business management and planning. This role will build a deep operational knowledge of the Station's linear and multi-platform businesses and lead all annual planning and analysis activities. The position also has important responsibilities for the overall KABC real estate footprint and maintaining important relationships with multiple tenants leasing space on the property.

The VP, Operations & Business Planning will work closely with the KABC Station President/General Manager to develop, implement and support a clear strategic vision for our businesses and will communicate, motivate and inspire the team in executing that vision via hands-on leadership, optimism, strategic risk-taking and focused metrics of success. This position reports to the President and General Manager of KABC and collaborates with Sales, Planning, Marketing, Distribution, Legal, Finance, Real Estate and Administrative Operations teams across KABC and the Walt Disney Company.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of long and short-range planning, including financial review, consolidation and presentation of forecasts, annual operating plans, capital plans and five-year plans
• Lead the preparation and review of the Station's quarterly financial statements
• Act as a business advisor and key business partner for the Station's management team and support decision-making processes
• Develop and retain knowledge of business performance and financial drivers to advise on planning assumptions and opportunities
• Create, maintain and report on key business metrics to ensure business objectives are met
• Prepare presentations and ad hoc analyses for Station management and OTV Division partnerships
• Stay informed on the television industry landscape and proactively explore new trends
• Develop and manage a professional staff, including oversight, motivation and direction of the team
• Review local contracts
• Partner with Legal and Labor Relations regarding CBAs and Union coordination
• Drive business planning around revenue-generating events
• Partner with Tax on local Property and Sales Use tax returns
• Partner with Corporate Real Estate and Facility Management on various projects
• Partner closely with HR to oversee FCC EEO reporting
• Coordinate with internal and external business partners (e.g., coordinating invoice payments, expense report review, expense accruals, etc.)

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant work experience
• TV Station business planning experience is a plus
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
• Proven ability to manage and develop teams
• Strong work ethic with the ability to prioritize, anticipate change and resolve multiple issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate financial information to various audiences to drive decision making
• Demonstrated ability to persuasively present complex business issues and solutions clearly and concisely
• Strong passion for local broadcasting, news and community
• Ability to build strong relationships with senior station executives and be a trusted source of information, analysis and support
• Strong technical skills: Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration

Preferred Education

• MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred

Compensation

The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $234,000 to $316,000 per year. The base pay will take into account internal equity and may vary based on geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.