inewsource is an award-winning, nonprofit news organization dedicated to providing comprehensive, data-driven journalism to the San Diego and Imperial counties.
Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day management and strategic implementation, thus driving the organization toward its vision. The Executive Director manages the Director of Finance & Operations, Director of Development, Director of Growth & Partnerships, and Managing Editor roles, ensuring effective cross-department partnerships and an inclusive organizational culture while fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence in journalism.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Organizational Leadership:
- Implement, lead, and achieve organizational goals in line with the short- and long-term strategic vision, developed in partnership with the Board and CEO.
- Manage the executive leadership team and foster a culture where employees feel safe, valued, and respected, enabling them to work effectively.
- Implement strategic priorities in alignment with the CEO, Board, and other stakeholders.
- Set annual organizational and employee goals, inspire and support employees to achieve or exceed targets, and address obstacles hindering progress.
- Ensure the organization has effective management systems and structures in place and meets all professional standards.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
- Cultivate inclusive and equitable working relationships with employees, the Board, the audience, and community members.
- Support and enhance the sense of belonging and success of employees from historically marginalized populations.
- Model DEI concepts and issues, especially regarding recruitment and performance management, and actively promote an inclusive and equitable work environment.
- Collaborate with the Board to encourage DEI principles in recruiting and retaining Board members.
Finance and Legal:
- Oversee the development, reporting, forecasting, and management of the organization’s annual budget, ensuring sound financial management within that budget.
- Support the CEO and the Board in maintaining the organization’s overall financial health.
- Assist in building and maintaining financial reserves.
- Manage risks that could significantly impact inewsourceand communicate them to the Board and other stakeholders.
Fundraising Strategy:
- Oversee fundraising strategy for contributed and earned income, including individual donor stewardship and cultivation through the Spotlight Club and individual giving.
- Lead and supervise the Director of Development in implementing fundraising initiatives, including grant-writing and prospecting for new and renewing funding opportunities.
- Explore and develop earned income revenue streams with the Director of Growth and Partnerships to complement the organization’s fundraising efforts.
- Initiate, cultivate, and extend relationships with inewsource‘s portfolio of individual, foundation, and corporate supporters to achieve fundraising targets.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience as an executive leader in a nonprofit organization.
- Journalism/media experience is a plus.
- Strong nonprofit business skills, including the ability to create and implement successful strategic and sustainability plans.
- Effective, diplomatic, and clear communication style internally, with the board, staff, stakeholders, and the public.
- Proven results in fundraising, sales, and strategic partnership building.
- Experience managing an operating budget exceeding $1 million.
- Proven experience in management and supervision.
- Strong attention to detail with superb problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, exceptional communication (both written and spoken).
- Proven success within a highly flexible, visible, entrepreneurial culture; comfortable working under tight timelines in a fast-paced environment; experience leading in a remote or hybrid work environment.
- Demonstrated inclination to proactively lead, drive initiatives, and inspire teams toward achieving collective goals.
Salary: The salary range for this position is $135K-155K.
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