Vice President / General Counsel

We are seeking a strategic, business-oriented Vice President / General Counsel to serve as the chief legal advisor for our broadcast media company. This executive role will provide legal leadership across all areas of the organization, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, particularly those governed by the FCC, while managing legal matters related to intellectual property, corporate governance, litigation, employment law, and business transactions such as retransmission consent and affiliate negotiations. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience within the media industry and a deep understanding of the legal landscape facing broadcasters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee all litigation, including commercial, regulatory, and employment-related matters.

  • Oversee compliance with the FCC, including licensing, reporting obligations, political advertising compliance, EEO, children’s programming, and public file maintenance

  • Monitor and interpret changes in communications regulations, ensuring the company’s policies and operations remain in full compliance.

  • Manage outside counsel as necessary, balancing legal exposure, cost, and business risk.

  • Protect and enforce the company’s intellectual property rights, including trademarks, copyrights, and content licensing.

  • Advise on rights clearance for programming, digital distribution, syndication, and promotional campaigns.

  • Review news, advertising and promotional content to mitigate legal risk.

  • Support and negotiate retransmission consent agreements with MVPDs and OTT platforms.

  • Advise on affiliate relations and distribution contracts to optimize revenue and regulatory compliance.

  • Advise executive leadership on corporate governance, ethics, and fiduciary responsibilities.

  • Support mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic business transactions in collaboration with Graham Holdings Company and Graham Media Group senior leadership team.

  • Serve as a partner to HR and management on employment practices, workplace policies, contracts, internal investigations, terminations, union negotiations, and compliance with labor laws.

  • Review and streamline processes and workflows within the legal department to ensure timely action and execution in support of business needs.

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (preferably where the company is headquartered).

  • Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with a strong preference for candidates who have served in senior legal roles within the media or broadcast industry.

  • Demonstrated expertise in FCC regulation, media law, litigation management, contract negotiation, and corporate governance.

  • Experience with union contracts, EEOC, labor laws

  • Familiarity with digital media platforms, OTT, and the evolving legal framework around new broadcast technologies.

  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

  • Strong business acumen and the ability to provide practical, solution-oriented legal guidance in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate legal issues and influence policy.

  • Possess a collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor teams and work cross-functionally across departments.

Work environment

  • This is an in-person position located at Graham Media Group Headquarters in Detroit, MI.

Additional Information:

Graham Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with the requirements of federal law, GMG will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks.

Interested candidates, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience to: careers@grahammedia.com

Sales Support Coordinator

Location: Remote - strongly preferred in one of GMG’s markets (Detroit, MI; Houston or San Antonio TX; Jacksonville or Orlando, FL; or Roanoke, VA)

Job Description:

Graham Media Group is searching for its next Sales Support Coordinator who will be responsible for assisting the sales team with the processing and fulfillment of sales orders, strategically process makegoods, troubleshoot scheduling problems and traffic issues, solve billing discrepancies, manage program changes, provide weekly reports and correspondence with clients.

The key function of this role is to assist management, account executives and the sales team in reaching annual budgets for TV, Digital and New Business. Qualified candidates must be able to multi-task and get their task assignments done accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Work closely with Account Executives to coordinate advertising campaigns

  • Input and manage broadcast orders into Wide Orbit – for local, national, paid programming, pay-for-delivery, and political campaigns

  • Work makegoods with buyers/agencies and input into order management systems

  • Monitor network and station schedules for program changes

  • Resolve billing discrepancies and assisting with collections

  • Regularly monitor campaign performance to ensure clients’ goals are being met

  • Pull TV post reports to ensure campaign delivery is on track

  • Provide in-depth reporting tailored to each client’s goals and objectives

  • Troubleshoot scheduling problems, preemptions and traffic issues

  • Communicate with advertisers for video and traffic instructions, scheduling changes and campaign performance as needed. Encourage upsell opportunities where appropriate

  • Serve as backup coverage for other national and/or local sales support as needed

  • Provide reports for clients and management

  • Establish and maintain high retention rates and a high level of customer satisfaction by exceeding customer expectations and proactively anticipating their shifting needs

  • Responsible for Political order entry as well as maintaining our FCC files related to Political

General requirements include the following:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills a must!

  • A team player who can work with others toward common goals

  • Adaptable and flexible with ability to shift focus on new priorities

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

  • Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and complete work in a timely and accurate manner

  • Understand Nielsen & ComScore ratings and impressions

  • Experience in a television station’s sales/traffic department preferred

  • Previous experience with Wide Orbit applications highly preferred

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel/spreadsheets and PowerPoint or presentation tools. Comfortable learning new software and processes as needed

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field preferred

  • 1-2 years of related work experience in media sales preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience

Additional Information:

Graham Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with the requirements of federal law, GMG will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks.

Interested candidates, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience to:

TK Nguyen, Manager of Broadcast Sales Support  tnguyen@grahammedia.com

Community Engagement Journalist

We’re looking for a dynamic Community Engagement Journalist to join our team and lead the way in crafting compelling narratives that inspire connection, amplify diverse voices, and challenge the status quo.

In this role, you’ll develop and produce groundbreaking stories that blend creative vision with innovative storytelling techniques. You’ll spotlight underrepresented voices, creating narratives that redefine how we connect with our audience.

By fostering an authentic and engaging community presence, you’ll ensure that our content resonates deeply and meaningfully. This is your chance to break the mold, experiment with fresh storytelling approaches, and stay ahead of trends in social media, video production, and content marketing.

If you’re ready to build bridges, spark conversations, and make a difference through your work, we want to hear from you!

This role is located in Roanoke, VA.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, produce, and edit creative story ideas that incorporate innovative storytelling styles to ensure differentiated content that fosters connection and sparks meaningful engagement.

  • Spotlight stories of underrepresented voices, sharing narratives that challenge conventional perspectives and redefine news.

  • Build and maintain strong connections with our audience, responding to comments, messages, and trends with authenticity and care.

  • Foster a sense of community by sharing stories that resonate deeply with diverse audiences.

  • Break the mold with fresh approaches to storytelling, experimenting with formats and platforms to amplify impact.

  • Stay ahead of trends in social media, video production, and content marketing.

Key Qualifications:

  • BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience

  • Proven experience in social media management and video production.

  • Exceptional storytelling skills with a deep understanding of narrative structure and audience engagement.

  • High level of proficiency with video editing software and social media tools.

  • A strong creative drive and the ability to work independently as a self-starter.

  • Promote teamwork attitude with station employees

  • Passion for uncovering untold stories and giving a voice to the unseen and undervalued.

  • Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company-required insurance limits

To apply, please send resume to: careers@grahammedia.com

Graham Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with the requirements of federal law, GMG will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks.