Nashville Public Radio · 21 hours ago
Chief Operating Officer
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $150K/yrNashville Public Radio is a community-licensed public media organization serving Middle Tennessee with trusted journalism and cultural programming. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for building and leading operational, financial, and organizational systems to support the organization's growth, overseeing various functions including finance, human resources, and technology.
BroadcastingMusic
Responsibilities
Serve as a close thought partner to the CEO, forming a highly aligned leadership team capable of driving ambitious, achievable growth
Lead and coordinate strategic planning with the Board and staff, beginning in 2026, and support ongoing strategy execution
Ensure leadership alignment, clear decision-making, and consistent communication across the organization
Lead budgeting, planning, and KPI development, including monthly reporting to the CEO and all staff, and quarterly review with the Senior Leadership Team
Oversee finance and HR functions, ensuring strong fiscal controls, compliance, and best management practices
Manage core operations, including IT, engineering, facilities, and FCC compliance across broadcast and digital platforms
Manage metrics dashboards and reporting systems to support transparency, accountability, and data-informed decision-making
Strengthen operational planning, forecasting, and performance tracking across departments
Lead and evaluate process improvement and change management initiatives that support organizational maturity and scale
Partner with the CEO and senior leaders to support revenue growth strategies, including public affairs, music discovery, and digital opportunities
Bring insight from music, media, or commercial revenue environments to grow revenue-producing aspects of the organization
Ensure operational alignment in support of digital growth, audience development, and innovation
Foster a high-performing, inclusive culture grounded in professionalism, responsiveness, and mutual respect
Manage HR strategy and operations, including talent acquisition, development, performance management, and employee engagement
Break down silos and ensure effective collaboration across teams and platforms
Qualification
Required
Proven senior operational leader with experience in media, music, or revenue-driven content organizations
Strategic thinker who is deeply data-driven and comfortable building dashboards, metrics, and accountability systems
Strong financial and operational acumen, with experience managing complexity and growth
Track record of leading organizational change, cultivating cohesive cultures, and implementing best management practices for diverse, creative professionals
Collaborative leader with experience partnering closely with a CEO and senior leadership team
Entrepreneurial mindset paired with operational discipline
Clear, confident communicator who values transparency and trust
Strong alignment with the mission and values of public media, journalism, music, and community service
Benefits
An excellent package of employee benefits
Company
Nashville Public Radio
Nashville Public Radio serves Middle Tennessee by providing trusted in-depth news, engaging music.
Founded in 1962
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Steve Swenson
President and CEO
Robert Sanchez
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
Nashville Business Journal
2025-01-23
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