The Opportunity
EdSource is seeking an outstanding, mission-driven leader with a passion for education and public service journalism to serve as its next CEO. EdSource seeks a full-time California-based CEO with experience in media to manage both editorial and business functions of itsaward-winning news organization.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will lead a newsroom and business operation of 25, including a senior leadership team comprised of the Managing Editor, Investigations & Projects Editor, K-12 Editor, Director of Communications & Partnerships, Director of Development, Director of Operations and Editor-at-Large. Most of the staff works remotely, including some who are based in various locations around the state.
The CEO will have the opportunity to lead a highly respected, forward-looking local media organization with a rich history, a devoted readership, and a deep commitment to independent journalism that expands educational quality, equity, and accountability in California and beyond. The next leader will embrace the chance to serve wider audiences and to ensure EdSource remains a highly relevant, respected, and sustainable education news outlet in an ever-changing media environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Serves as Chief Executive Officer of EdSource, overseeing both the editorial and business sides of the operation.
Provides and maintains strategic focus for the organization, identifying and implementing strategic initiatives that deliver against EdSource’s goals and mission.
With oversight from the Board, sets annual strategic, financial, and impact objectives; the Board is not involved with editorial planning or content.
Sets annual budgets and manages the financial aspects of the organization, including expenses, revenues and investments, as a skilled and trusted financial steward for long-term sustainability.
Leads fundraising efforts, including prospecting and securing a diverse base of new donors while effectively stewarding and supporting existing relationships.
Provides organizational and operational clarity, including alignment of staff roles, systems, and processes to maximize impact and effective workflows.
Serves as an ambassador for the organization and its mission and, where appropriate, as spokesperson for EdSource at key gatherings and events.
Ensures full and fair coverage of the diverse and multifaceted education landscape in California, encouraging a diversity of perspectives and voices in EdSource’s coverage, and adherence to the highest journalistic and ethical standards.
Recruits, develops, and retains a highly talented and diverse team at all levels of EdSource and be a driving force in fostering a positive and inclusive workplace.
Ensures all EdSource employees are collaborating with a unified sense of purpose, accountability, transparency, and excellence, retaining and growing the very best talent at all levels of the organization.
Cultivates a climate of continuous learning and professional development, recognizing EdSource’s ongoing commitment to training talented young and emerging journalists.
Builds successful relationships with external partnerships and editorially appropriate collaborators including with other news outlets and journalism associations.
Stays abreast of broader trends and developments in media and, where appropriate, adopts proven new business approaches, platforms and methods of storytelling
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