Executive Director, Yourclassical
American Public Media Group
Saint Paul, MNThis was removed by the employer on 6/7/2024 11:10:00 AM PST
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Your Role:
The Executive Director leads and lives the culture that reflects our values, encourages excellence, and rewards productivity and creativity. The new YourClassical leader will work closely with our centers of excellence - marketing, philanthropic development, technology, and administrative teams to develop shared success. The desire and commitment to develop strong relationships across the organization and to work collaboratively to serve audiences is a must for this position.
Our leader is a champion of equity, inclusion, diversity and access in the classical music genre, but also in the organization and in the communities we serve. Our strategic imperative is to expand classical music to younger and more diverse audiences.
The Executive Director serves as the primary spokesperson and ambassador for YourClassical to audiences, donors, partners, and all other constituents. We are seeking a leader who is passionate about classical music, who can speak and activate authentically about advancing the love of classical music to current and future generations, and who enjoys asking our partners and donors for help as we advance our growth ambitions.
The Executive Director reports to the SVP, Chief Transformation Officer.
Expected Compensation Range: $160,000 - $200,000/yr. Exact salary determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure and internal equity.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Position Responsibilities:
• Leads multichannel vision, strategy and operational planning for the user experience, establishing systems, goals, and priorities for YourClassical.
• Develops, hires and retains talent to advance the vision, aligned to our mission and vision. Hires, supervises, trains and manages direct staff through coaching, mentorship, performance meetings and on-going feedback, in partnership with HR and management colleagues.
• Oversees the development, production and distribution of YourClassical existing and new content in all distribution channels.
• Identifies, evaluates and pursues programming and distribution ventures which are consistent with building connection and understanding.
• Negotiates strategic alliances, partnerships and contracts for programming and distribution, ensuring new ventures are aligned with strategic direction.
• Ensures optimal organizational efficiency and communication flow.
• Manages the financial performance, budgets and enterprise Key Performance Indicators (KPI) of all YourClassical activities.
• Coordinates development of operating and capital budgets according to the budget calendar.
• Monitors monthly and other financial statements for the YourClassical brand; manages revenue and expenses relative to goals; takes corrective action as necessary.
• Stays abreast of current trends related to the organization’s products and services and anticipates future trends likely to have an impact.
• Implements general policies established by the Executive Team and Board of Directors; directs their administration and execution.
• Other duties as appropriate, which the supervisor may authorize or direct.
Required Education and Experience:
• Passion for classical music in multiple channels (audio, video, written, social, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree in media, business or other related field required
• Minimum 10 years professional experience in management, people management, strategic planning and P/L experience, including track record of meeting financial goals and key business objectives
• Experience in multichannel, direct-to-consumer business
• Experience in fundraising
Required Skills
, Knowledge and Abilities:
• Embody and reflect our values
• We exist to serve the public
• We lead with respect and inclusion
• We build trust
• We are creative and bold
• We succeed together through collaboration and personal accountability
• Some understanding of multichannel media, digital products, d