Chief Executive Officer

About LA Local News Initiative

Los Angeles Local News Initiative (LALNI) is a visionary, philanthropically driven media startup designed to disrupt traditional local news models by addressing the diverse needs of LA's communities. LALNI aims to create a more inclusive news ecosystem that fosters civic engagement, accountability, and community investment.

Founded in 2024, LALNI is a coalition of over two dozen organizations and philanthropists working together to support local news. This coalition represents a groundbreaking collaboration to fill information gaps, strengthen local democracy, and better serve Angelenos.

LALNI emphasizes equity and representation, ensuring news coverage reflects and serves the city's unique cultural landscape. With a mission to foster community cohesion and empower local voices, LALNI aspires to be a unifying force that strengthens LA's civic fabric.

The Opportunity

The LA Local News Initiative is seeking a founding Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the development of this start-up nonprofit news organization serving Los Angeles with the timely, factual, and relevant news residents need to participate and thrive in their communities.

The successful candidate will be a strategic leader, passionate about independent journalism as an essential public service, and someone who approaches their work with a deep commitment to collaboration, a can-do spirit, and a healthy combination of humility and aspiration. The CEO will lead strategic planning to build a sustainable, local, community-focused organization and be at the forefront of the movement to expand non-profit, trusted journalism in Los Angeles for underserved audiences.

Candidate Profile

The CEO will be a mission-driven leader with strong community ties and a deep appreciation for journalism’s role in a healthy democracy. A deep understanding of Los Angeles’ unique challenges and a passion for fostering a more equitable and engaged media landscape are key.

The ideal candidate will have many of the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and competencies:

Visionary and Entrepreneurial Leadership: This role requires a visionary leader skilled in navigating the uncertainties of a new venture while focusing on long-term sustainability.
Fundraising Expertise and External Relations: The ideal candidate will have extensive fundraising experience with a proven ability to secure support from foundations, individual donors, corporate sponsors, and government grants.
Operations Excellence and Business Acumen: The ideal candidate will have strong operations management skills, ensuring the organization runs efficiently at all levels.
Relationship Builder, Collaborator, and Community Advocate: The CEO will excel at building trust and collaboration among Board Members, staff, funders, and community partners.
Exceptional Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for articulating the organization’s vision, building stakeholder relationships, and inspiring the team.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Vision: Work with the organization’s Executive Editor and Board to develop a five-year strategic plan.
General Management: Ensure the organization’s day-to-day operations and programs are professionally and efficiently administered.
Fundraising and Revenue: Develop and implement a long-term funding and sustainability plan for the organization.
Board Relations and Development: Serve as a contact for the organization with its Board of Directors and be evaluated by benchmarks created by the Board.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is $200,000- $250,000 with a generous benefits package.

Contact

Koya Partners has been exclusively retained for this engagement. Express interest in this role by visiting the application link or emailing the search team directly.

Commitment to Diversity: We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.

About Koya Partners l Diversified Search Group: Koya Partners, a Diversified Search Group company, is the nation’s premier search firm dedicated to mission-driven leadership.

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