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Online News Association · 6 hours ago

Executive Director/CEO

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$160K/yr - $175K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Lead ONA’s mission, vision, and values, along with a future-focused strategy that builds on the organization’s 25-year history, its current strategy, and a long-term vision that will rally the ONA community.

Create consensus, clarity and accountability as you execute on the strategy, including a plan for how ONA assesses and measures its impact.

Strengthen ONA’s culture and reputation through leadership that amplifies ONA’s irreplaceable role throughout the journalism industry.

Actively engage and energize staff, the board and other stakeholders to promote a supportive culture that mirror’s ONA’s values, and sparks collaboration and innovation.

Hire, develop and retain experts that make up a high-performing team of staff and consultants.

Serve as the face of the organization and actively participate in external events, increasing visibility, credibility and trust with the journalism community and other stakeholders.

Communicate effectively with a strong board and provide, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the board to function properly and to make informed decisions.

Collaborate thoughtfully and transparently with each member of the board on important matters of mission and direction.

Provide the board with new insights and learning opportunities.

Ensure ongoing programmatic excellence and rigorous evaluation as programs evolve.

Identify and develop new opportunities for innovative programs that advance ONA’s mission and sustainability.

Ensure the fiscal integrity of ONA, including preparation and submission to the board of a proposed annual budget and regular updates of the financial statements.

Supervise budgets, finances and investment policies working with the Head of Finance and Administration.

Deepen relationships with core funders and actively explore new sources of revenue to ensure the financial health and growth of ONA.

Oversee fiscal management within the approved budget and promote responsible spending.

Run the day-to-day administrative work of the organization with attention to detail.

Define and execute on a communications strategy across platforms — from web presence to external relations — that effectively shares stories about ONA’s mission and work.

Install efficient processes, tools and technologies to enable ONA to do its best work.

Qualification

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Executive leadershipNonprofit managementStrategic planningFinancial acumenRevenue generationPublic speakingTeam managementStakeholder engagementProgram evaluation

Required

Minimum five years of experience in an executive or senior role, with strong knowledge of the news media landscape.

Strong preference for experience in nonprofit management.

Creative thinker, strategist, visionary, and process leader with demonstrated experience developing and implementing major initiatives.

Experienced leader and manager with the ability to engage and empower a high-performing team and create conditions for a transparent and positive culture.

Commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Follows industry and market trends in order to steer the organization to a position of strength.

Held a significant role in setting the long-term strategy for an organization.

Experience building consensus and alignment with a Board of Directors.

Track record of revenue generation through diverse means, including media funders, or other earned revenue means.

Experience overseeing a P&L with excellent financial and operational acumen.

The ability to drive growth and scale while upholding standards and ethics.

Skilled at initiating and stewarding strategic relationships with funders, partners and peer organizations.

A compelling public speaker who is comfortable representing the organization on stages big and small, on radio and TV, or in private settings.

A creative and dynamic leader who will be able to rally the ONA community during a moment of profound disruption in the industry.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.