General Manager - Head New Internet Venture For Major Media Enterprise
Future US (San Francisco, California)

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General Manager – Head New Internet Venture for Major Media Enterprise Job Id: FUTR-GENMGR

Bring your executive savvy to Future US and head a recently acquired internet venture, expected to be a primary internet investment in the coming years, driving top line and bottom line growth. You will thrive as a key member of the high-growth Internet Group of Future US, publisher of enthusiast magazines such as Official Xbox Magazine, PlayStation: The Official Magazine, PC Gamer and NintendoPower. In this mission-critical role you will define the strategy and manage the operations of this independent business unit, making you highly visible to both Future US and Future PLC executive management. We are a lively and entrepreneurial group, and your outside-the-box mentality will find a welcome home here as we encourage new ideas and have a willingness to try anything that makes sense for the business. Join Future US to ensure your professional growth in this exciting industry.

Future US is a leading publisher of special-interest magazines and websites and one of the fastest-growing media companies in the US. With market-leading publications and websites in the Games, Music, Technology, Action Sports and men's and women's special-interest markets, Future's targeted offerings reach a young, active, affluent and highly influential audience. Future's trademark "Tell It Like It Is" editorial has created a cult-like loyalty among readers and highly effective ad environments for its advertisers. Our highly respected editors are in demand for frequent appearances on CNN, MSNBC, Dennis Miller, and NPR, and consulted regularly for input on stories in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Denver Post and many others. Future US internet properties currently reach over 7.5 million monthly unique users, representing over 125% year over year growth.

As the General Manager for Future US’s most recent internet acquisition, based in our South San Francisco, CA headquarters you will enjoy our start-up mentality while being backed by one of the most respected names in publishing. Executive experience in a top tier media enterprise or fast growing internet venture will allow you to hit the ground running in the selection and ongoing management of your executive team. In-depth knowledge of internet products and services will set you apart as you team with your Directors of Technology and User Experience to spearhead and implement new offerings. Your direct experience negotiating and managing strategic partnerships with Fortune 1000 companies, or managing those who did, will ensure that you successfully build a sales organization and manage and grow internet advertising sales revenues. Previous success in directing and managing marketing policy for a fast growing media enterprise will be beneficial as you team with our Director of Online Marketing to develop and execute product KPI growth while maximizing ROI. Your entrepreneurial spirit will be crucial as you quickly move from high-level strategy sessions to hands-on execution. Bring your exceptional executive talents to Future US and team with a company that is dedicated to being the best in the business.

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