General Manager, Cdb
full-time
Our client is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven General Manager to direct day-to-day corporate operations, oversee studio production and editorial operations, and drive overall media network monetization and scaling.
Reporting directly to the Executive Board and President, the General Manager will translate board-level vision into actionable operational roadmaps, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure high operational performance.
This position offers an exceptional executive career path, featuring clear, performance-backed growth trajectories leading directly to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) leadership and eligibility for equity stakeholder ownership based on network expansion, revenue milestones, and global reach.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Board Alignment:
Work in close alignment with the Executive Board and President to define, execute, and refine overall corporate growth and media expansion strategies.
Translate platform vision into clear operational deliverables, editorial guidelines, production timelines, and team performance metrics.
Serve as the primary operational bridge between senior board leadership, editorial heads, studio managers, and strategic brand partners.
Prepare comprehensive executive performance reports, audience engagement statistics, and quarterly P&L evaluations for board review.
Operational Excellence & Media Production Governance:
Direct day-to-day business and media operations to ensure seamless execution across magazine publication, podcast production, and digital broadcasting.
Establish, standardize, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), content quality standards, and digital release workflows across all divisions.
Lead corporate manpower planning, studio talent structuring, production team management, and executive performance optimization.
Ensure full legal compliance, intellectual property governance, and media regulation adherence across all operating platforms.
Financial Growth & Monetization Management:
Drive revenue expansion, operational cost optimization, and profitability across print, digital, and broadcast channels in line with board mandates.
Manage operational budgets, studio resource allocation, media sponsorship deals, quarterly forecasting, and production efficiency.
Implement data-driven KPI tracking frameworks to minimize administrative and production overhead while maximizing return on investment (ROI).
Strategic Partnerships & Market Expansion:
Identify and capitalize on emerging regional and international franchise media opportunities across Africa, the GCC, Europe, and global markets.
Build and nurture strategic partnerships with corporate leaders, franchise executives, studio guests, advertising partners, and global syndication networks.
Represent CEO Drawing Board Limited at high-level executive media events, franchise exhibitions, and strategic networking summits.
Requirements
Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication, Media Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field. Master of Business Administration (MBA) or post-graduate media qualification is strongly preferred.
Professional Experience: Minimum of 8+ years of progressive corporate experience, with at least 3 - 5 years in a senior executive management, General Manager, or media enterprise leadership role.
Financial & Media Monetization Acumen: Proven expertise in P&L management, media budgeting, advertising/sponsorship sales, broadcast distribution, and yield tracking.
Strategic Execution: Track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams (editorial, production, sales), overseeing strategic media campaigns, and driving brand reach.
Executive Presence & Communication: Exceptional communication, stakeholder negotiation, executive interview management, and board-level reporting skills.
Entrepreneurial Ambition: Strong motivation to advance into Chief Executive Officer (CEO) leadership and build long-term value as an equity stakeholder.