General Manager, CDB at Afconrecruit Limited

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.