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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Des Moines, IA • Posted 2 days ago
Onsite Full Time Broadcast Media

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)


About the Company

Well-regarded public media network

Industry
Broadcast Media

Type
Non Profit

Founded
2004

Employees
51-200


About the Role

The Company is seeking a visionary and mission-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its public media network. The CEO will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, vision, and overall accountability for the organization's programmatic, financial, cultural, and operational success. This role demands a passionate individual with a genuine commitment to the role of public media in informing and connecting communities, and a deep, authentic dedication to the mission of the organization. The successful candidate will be a dynamic external ambassador, skilled in fundraising, and will work to deepen partnerships with a range of stakeholders. They will also be a steady, transparent, and empathetic people leader, with a proven track record in attracting, developing, and retaining talent. Key responsibilities for the CEO include leading the execution of the strategic plan, championing editorial independence, and the highest standards of public media journalism and music programming. The role requires a strategic operator with strong financial and business acumen, capable of guiding the organization in complex, multi-year initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a galvanizing presence, with the ability to rally diverse stakeholders towards bold, ambitious goals, and will be committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. They will work closely with the Board of Directors, engage the Community Advisory Board, and ensure transparent communication and sound governance. This is a pivotal moment for the organization, and the next CEO will have the opportunity to shape its future and cement its role as an essential public media platform in the state.

Hiring Manager Title
Board Chair

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

  • CEO/President

Additional Information

City
Des Moines
State
IA
Zip
50301
Country
United States
Job Type
CEO/President
Mobile Friendly Apply
No
Html Jobs
Yes
Url
https://click.appcast.io/t/W83-GNEaCUbgjXXsaNpa5Z2N9_ChR9b4As6PrQ4jKEGAkuqZqewYOTmAEBngBPBIHlhmyocGWCw4ESy4NlJsdw==
Cpc
0.22
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