YAMManagement - General Manager

Description:

As the General Manager, you will oversee all aspects of studio operations and sales. Your leadership and hands-on efforts will be key in driving the studio’s growth, client satisfaction, and production standards. You must be experienced and skilled in all aspects of running a production and broadcast studio from pitching new business to evaluating technical equipment to hiring crews and beyond. We truly need someone who can do it all. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

LEAD GENERATION

• Research organizations and individuals to identify new customer leads
• Plan and oversee new marketing initiatives 
• Attend conferences, trade shows, meetings and industry events
• Plan and conduct Open Houses to promote film in Arizona
• Become active in local industry-related organizations

SALES

• Prepare and present client presentations
• Contact clients to inform them about new technology and services
• Create sales pricing sheets
• Develop quotes and proposals and manage quote to the end
• Develop sales goals and ensure they are met

OPERATIONS

• Oversee the acquisition, implementation, maintenance and replacement of technology infrastructure; researches, evaluates and recommends new technologies
• Manage operations for studio including but not limited to budgeting, physical and financial assets management, and resources planning
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements
• Responsible for staffing, supervision, training
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism, communication, business administration or related field
• 10 years of experience in progressively responsible television or film management positions preferably in a variety of market sizes
• Business development and sales experience in TV and/or film industry with strong ties and relationships with advertising agencies, agency creatives, agency producers and directors
• Strong financial controls and reporting experience
• In-depth knowledge of the film and production industry and current events
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, with overnight trips likely
• Strong business, technical and creative acumen 
• Skill in prioritizing and triaging obligations
• Attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent presentation, pitching and marketing skills
• Possess highly effective negotiating skills
• Ability to work under pressure calmly and effectively and to tight deadlines 
• Must be a good listener and a positive force for all team members
• Self-motivation to grow core competencies; resourceful

Working Conditions:

This position is in a combination office environment and production studio and will be required to sit or stand for long periods of time. This position will routinely work on a computer and communicate on the phone.  This position will be required to attend events and meetings outside of the office.  Position will require overnight travel.

YAM Worldwide is a drug-free, smoke-free, and fragrance-free work environment.?  

YAM believes in a diverse environment and is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (and gender identity or gender nonconformity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws. ?YAM will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.