The Paley Center for Media · 8 hours ago
Chief Operating Officer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $300K/yr
20+ years expThe Paley Center for Media is the world’s leading nonprofit cultural institution dedicated to preserving media history and exploring its cultural impact. The Chief Operating Officer will oversee operational performance, drive alignment across departments, and ensure the execution of the strategic plan in collaboration with the President & CEO and the Executive Team.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with the President & CEO to operationalize goals and priorities, ensuring alignment across the organization
Ensure departments remain on track to meet revenue targets, performance goals, and key operational KPIs, providing guidance and recommendations when results fall short of expectations
Establish and lead the organization’s operating cadence, progress tracking, and performance accountability across departments
Optimize the use of staff time, resources, and organizational capacity to deliver measurable results within defined timelines
Function as project manager to ensure the successful progression of Paley programs, special projects, and organizational initiatives, navigating intricate details to preclude any oversights and ensure cohesive and successful outcomes
Prepare for and lead key meetings to ensure alignment, decision-making, and follow-through, with clear communication to stakeholders
Facilitate meetings, maintain post-meeting debriefs, communicate to relevant stakeholders, and manage action items and follow-up
Develop and implement best practices to streamline workflows and enhance overall organizational performance that eliminates 're-inventing the wheel'
Partner with the President & CEO to help determine and prioritize decisions, manage time, prepare materials and brainstorm approaches
Drive decision-making, prioritization, and problem-solving
Represent Paley internally and externally as a senior leader and ambassador, including engagement in industry and community settings
Engage as a Paley Ambassador for social media initiatives by actively sharing Paley’s social media posts within one’s networks, to amplify the organization’s reach and foster community engagement
Participate in additional initiatives and responsibilities as needed to support Paley’s mission and strategic objectives
Qualification
Required
Proven experience as a Chief Operating Officer, or equivalent senior executive position, with 20+ years' experience in media, sports, gaming, tech, music, or entertainment industries with deep understanding of these sectors
Strong business acumen and financial accountability, with demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth, oversee budgets and optimize operational efficiency
Exceptional executive presence marked by discretion, sound judgment, resilience, adaptability, and polished, personable demeanor
Deep understanding of AI, with a proven track record of successful application in operations and management initiatives, with a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and staying at the forefront of AI and other emerging technologies, platforms, and innovations
Proven track record in developing and executing organization-wide strategies that drive business results and strengthen organizational performance
Prior experience in an executive-level operating role with organization-wide responsibility and a demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and mentor senior-level teams
Highly proactive, collaborative, and results-oriented leadership style
Expertise in data analytics, technology platforms, and performance measurement
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining focus and composure
Strong work ethic and preference for working in person as part of a high-energy, collaborative office culture
Availability to support Paley programs, events, and initiatives as needed
Bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field, MBA preferred
Preferred
Bilingual fluency in Spanish a plus
Company
The Paley Center for Media
The Paley Center for Media, formerly the Museum of Television & Radio and the Museum of Broadcasting.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.03MKey Investors
The National Endowment for the Arts
2025-01-14Grant· $0.03M
2023-06-06Grant
Leadership Team
Maureen Reidy
President & CEO
Recent News
The Hollywood Reporter
2025-05-22
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