Job Overview
The Jacksonville Business Journal, a division of American City Business Journals (ACBJ) is seeking a leader, team builder, and strategic driver who is dynamic and thrives on growth and results. The Market President/Publisher is responsible for achieving the operational, strategic and financial success of the Jacksonville Business Journal through effective leadership, a strong customer-first focus and by having a firm understanding of the changing media landscape. A successful Market President/Publisher will motivate and hold employees accountable for business results while providing local business leaders with news essential to running and growing their businesses and local advertisers with an ideal and efficient solution to reach their target audience. The Market President/Publisher has ultimate responsibilities for revenue and profitability, providing utility of content and information and consistent achievement of goals.
Job Responsibilities
Leadership:
- Provide solid leadership of the organization with an eye for opportunities within a highly competitive business environment.
- Set and execute a concise and effective local strategic plan.
- Lead management efforts that include strong communication of, and adherence to, ACBJ initiatives, local purpose and vision.
- Own and lead local business news and B2B community events.
Employee Management & Development:
- Attract, retain and motivate top talent.
- Create a working environment that embraces change and empowers and encourages innovation.
- Encourage and create opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Manage managers and employees to ensure adherence to ACBJ policies.
Products, Events & Content:
- Develop and enhance digital products to grow revenue and strengthen the marketplace presence.
- Develop business-driven, multi-platform, high-quality editorial products that grow audience and engagement.
- Produce original and exciting events to expand the brand and reach of the BBJ.
- Ensure audience development and subscriber retention strategies are active and aligned with ACBJ and BBJ priorities.
- Build sustainable value propositions for subscriptions and advertising revenue.
- Build strategic partnerships that improve the BBJ position in the community and drive results.
Profit – Managing for Results
- Ensure the achievement of financial objectives, including revenue, expense and operating profit.
- Develop and maintain reporting systems to ensure timely and accurate forecasting and reporting.
- Meet or exceed yearly and monthly revenue, profit, audience, event and readership goals.
- Manage a strategic planning process to achieve revenue and profit budgets by product type, while also developing new revenue opportunities.
- Develop an annual expense budget; consistently finish each month at, or under, budget.
Skills & Experience
- 5+ years with demonstrated success in a top leadership role.
- Digital media sales experience preferred.
- A strong track record of consistent revenue growth.
- An understanding of the changing media landscape and ability to develop strategies to address market and consumer change.
- Effective time management skills.
- The ability to exceed expectations in a results-oriented environment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- BA/BS degree preferred.
- Experience in MS Office, Excel and SalesForce.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
General office environment most days expected. Extensive computer use required. Some travel required. Ability to work flexible work schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Additional Job Information
The well-being of our employees is paramount. For that reason, ACBJ offers a variety of rich and competitive benefits including bundled health, dental and vision plans designed to meet our employees' needs. We also provide programs to support mental health and wellness and a generous time-off policy in support of taking the time needed to recharge.Here are just a few of our programs:
* Paid Parental Leave
* 401K Plan with Employer Match
* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Employee Assistance Program
* Multiple Employee Dependent Scholarship Programs
* Commuter Flexible Spending
* Lifestyle Programs (Including incentives for healthy habits)
* Medical Infertility Services
* Corporate discount programs
* Employee Recognition/Service Awards
* And so much more!
(Benefits coverage indicated above may be based on employee participation in benefit programs and eligibility)