Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & President

About the Company

Reputable organization operating multiple public radio stations

Industry
Broadcast Media

Type
Government Agency

Founded
1993

Employees
51-200

Categories

• Broadcasting
• Streaming Services
• Radio Networks
• Information
• Radio
• Publishing

About the Role

The Company is seeking a President and CEO to lead its dynamic public media organization. The successful candidate will be a visionary leader with a strong commitment to the mission of independent journalism and cultural programming. Key responsibilities include providing strategic direction, overseeing financial operations, and leading a diverse team with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The role demands a dynamic ambassador and skilled fundraiser, with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders and a passion for the community and its cultural and civic life. The ideal candidate will be a champion of staff, fostering a transparent and collaborative organizational culture, and will be dedicated to the values of public media, including the essential role of quality, local journalism in a healthy democracy.The ideal candidate for the President and CEO position at the company will be a champion of staff and a transparent organizational culture, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. They should be a dynamic ambassador and skilled fundraiser, with a passion for the community and its cultural and civic life. The role requires a leader with strong business acumen, capable of diversifying revenue streams and ensuring the organization's long-term financial sustainability. The candidate should be a strategic thinker, able to balance the needs of the organization with its growth and be a champion of the company's mission. A deep understanding of the nature and ethics of journalism is essential, as is the ability to advocate for and defend the role of quality, local journalism in a healthy community and democracy.

Hiring Manager Title
Board Chair

Team Size
56

Direct Reports
4

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• CEO/President
• Operations
• General Management
• Strategy