General Manager, CDB

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CEO Drawing Board Limited is hiring a dynamic General Manager to lead day-to-day corporate operations, oversee studio production and editorial activities, and drive monetization and scaling of its media network. The role reports to the Executive Board and President, with a clear performance-based path toward CEO leadership and equity stakeholder ownership. Candidates need 8+ years of corporate experience, strong P&L and media monetization skills, and a degree in Mass Communication, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Senior executive role reporting directly to the Board and President
• Covers operations, studio production, editorial, and media monetization
• Clear performance-backed path to CEO leadership and equity ownership
• Requires 8+ years experience, including 3–5 years in senior management
• MBA or postgraduate media qualification strongly preferred

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Ourr 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: Prepare comprehensive executive performance reports, audience engagement statistics, and quarterly P&L evaluations for board review. Translate platform vision into clear operational deliverables, editorial guidelines, production timelines, and team performance metrics. Work in close alignment with the Executive Board and President to define, execute, and refine overall corporate growth and media expansion strategies. Serve as the primary operational bridge between senior board leadership, editorial heads, studio managers, and strategic brand partners. Operational Excellence & Media Production Governance: Establish, standardize, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), content quality standards, and digital release workflows across all divisions. Ensure full legal compliance, intellectual property governance, and media regulation adherence across all operating platforms. Direct day-to-day business and media operations to ensure seamless execution across magazine publication, podcast production, and digital broadcasting. Lead corporate manpower planning, studio talent structuring, production team management, and executive performance optimization. Financial Growth & Monetization Management: Implement data-driven KPI tracking frameworks to minimize administrative and production overhead while maximizing return on investment (ROI). Manage operational budgets, studio resource allocation, media sponsorship deals, quarterly forecasting, and production efficiency. Drive revenue expansion, operational cost optimization, and profitability across print, digital, and broadcast channels in line with board mandates. ​Strategic Partnerships & Market Expansion: Represent CEO Drawing Board Limited at high-level executive media events, franchise exhibitions, and strategic networking summits. 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. Requirements: 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. Entrepreneurial Ambition: Strong motivation to advance into Chief Executive Officer (CEO) leadership and build long-term value as an equity stakeholder. 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. Executive Presence & Communication: Exceptional communication, stakeholder negotiation, executive interview management, and board-level reporting skills. Benefits: CEO Drawing Board Limited offers a competitive executive total reward package designed to align leadership achievements with overall platform growth: Equity Stakeholder Opportunity: Eligibility for allocation of equity stakeholder options upon achieving long-term board milestones and network growth targets. Base Monthly Salary: ₦350,000 guaranteed monthly remuneration. Career Progression Path: Structured executive growth track leading directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position. Above-Target Commissions: Tiered performance commissions for advertising revenue, high-profile studio bookings, strategic sponsorships, and platform syndication surpassing target thresholds. Target Achievement Bonus: Up to ₦500,000 monthly upon attaining defined financial, operational, media production, and audience reach KPIs. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online View all Jobs in Nigeria Ikoyi and 1 other location Ikoyi , Lagos State