Job Summary:

The VP, Operations and Business Planning will lead the KABC Operations, Business Management, and Accounting team. This individual will build a deep operational knowledge of the Station’s linear and multi-platform businesses and lead all annual planning and analysis activities. They will be seen as a strong partner by the Station management team.

This position reports to the President and General Manager of KABC

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading the execution of long and short range planning. This is inclusive of financial review, consolidation and presentation of the station’s forecasts, annual operating plans, capital plans and five-year plans
• Responsible for leading 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 them in their decision making processes
• Develop and retain knowledge and fluency in the business performance and financial drivers to advise on key business planning assumptions and opportunities
• Create, maintain and report on key business metrics to ensure business objectives are met
• Prepare presentations and ad hoc analysis for station management and OTV Division partnerships
• Stay informed and engaged in current landscape of the television industry and proactively explore new trends in the marketplace
• Develop and manage a professional staff, including offering oversight, motivating and directing the team in its goals and objectives
• Responsible for review of local contracts
• Partner with Legal and Labor Relations regarding CBAs and Union coordination
• Drive business planning around revenue generating events
• Partner with Tax department 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 the 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
• 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 an array of issues simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to translate financial information to various business 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 and reliable source of information, analysis and support
• Strong technical skills: Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• TV Station business planning experience is a plus

Required Education

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

Preferred Education

• MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred

About Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution:

Comprised of the Company’s international business units and various direct-to-consumer streaming services, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) aligns technology, media distribution and advertising sales into a single business segment to create and deliver personalized entertainment experiences to consumers around the world.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with KABC Television, LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution.

KABC Television, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.