Chief Executive Officer

This is a Full Time Job

Chief Executive Officer
Cinereach
Location Flexible

About Cinereach
Cinereach is a film foundation, production company, and film financier. Over the last 15 years, Cinereach has established itself as a leader in the film world with beautiful, captivating, and award-winning films. As one of the few artist-friendly production houses in the landscape, we understand the value of bold vision, innovation in storytelling, and calculated, values-aligned risks necessary to challenge the status quo and pioneer new media models. From over 200 films finances, to our Artist Fellowships, Independent Producer Awards, and Organizational Support, we have long served as a leading foundation in the independent film space.

The Opportunity
Working closely with the staff, consultants, and Board, the CEO will leverage principles of social change, cultural strategy, and systems thinking to position Cinereach to effectively produce intentional media primed to re-write harmful narratives and contribute to a more just, equitable, and inclusive community.

Candidate Profile
Commitment to the Mission
Leading with integrity and authenticity, you fundamentally understand the cause and effect of the content we consume and its impact on societal structures, systems, and culture. You steadfastly believe that everyone holds the potential to reimagine and rewrite fiercely-held narratives and norms, and leverage evidence-based social impact work to elevate film (and broader media) to impact cultural change.

Visionary Leadership
Entrepreneurial by nature, you strive for ambitious outcomes, communicate progress effectively and proactively, and share accountability for both challenges and success. You understand the integral role that the cultural arts play in addressing deeply rooted societal ills and that innovation in storytelling can and will create tremendous cultural impact. A seasoned strategist, you navigate complex nuances and formulate content-based solutions that merge principles of impact investing, systems thinking, and cultural strategy. You lead with transparency and purpose, fostering a collaborative organizational culture that values and inspires passion, idealism, integrity, and interdependence.

A Trusted Relationship Builder and Collaborator

Skilled at forging alliances, partnerships, and building external networks, you are a persuasive communicator who builds trust quickly and fosters collaboration and productive partnerships. A confident spokesperson and compelling storyteller, you possess a deep understanding of the current media and cultural arts landscape and effectively engage your teams, funding sources, partners, and coalitions. You have a robust understanding of the best practices in brand and marketing strategies necessary to elevate Cinereach's industry recognition; identify, inspire, and influence new and existing partners; and foster strong, trust-based relationships with key collaborators, including staff, Board, partners, industry leaders, and funders. Most importantly, you see Cinereach as a community of contributing individuals whose work is valued and respected regardless of their seniority within the organization.
Change Competency

A skilled leader with a track record of leading cultural transformation, you thrive in evolving environments because you are innately entrepreneurial, innovative and adaptable. You embrace nuanced perspectives, exhibit intellectual and creative agility, and implement best practices necessary to both identify new opportunities and maintain high levels of relevance in the social impact space. Driven by a passion for implementing, executing, and adapting growth-oriented strategic plans, you effectively build support for change initiatives internally and externally. You are not afraid to challenge the status quo when it's necessary to do so to effectively respond and adapt to our changing social, cultural, and industry landscape.
Lens for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access

As a leader, you understand that Cinereach flourishes at being a strategy-informed media incubator that designs, aligns, and executes programs that can and will address some of the world's most important and challenging problems. You recognize that Cinereach is uniquely positioned to amplify its role in addressing equity-based narratives in media, filmmaking, and cultural impact. You lead by example and possess the courage to look inward and recognize that an awareness of conscious and hidden biases-both individual and collective-is a powerful catalyst for impact, action, and change. Powered by a growth-oriented mindset, you possess a strong sense of social-emotional intelligence and the skills necessary to apply inclusive and equitable practices with your team(s), partners, and community.

Compensation, Benefits & Location
Cinreach is committed to offering a competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's experience and skills. The final salary will be determined according to a salary scale which considers years of experience, location, job category, and other factors, but is expected to start at a base of $250,000. Cinereach's benefits include non-contributory health coverage, 401k matching up to 4%, flexible work hours, and more.

Contact
Koya Partners, the executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven search, has been exclusively retained for this engagement. Molly Brennan and Malissa Brennan are leading this search.
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Cinereach is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants.

About Koya Partners
Koya Partners, a part of Diversified Search Group, is a leading executive search and strategic advising firm dedicated to connecting exceptionally talented people with mission-driven clients. Our founding philosophy-The Right Person in the Right Place Can Change the World-guides our work as we partner with nonprofits & NGOs, institutions of higher education, responsible businesses, and social enterprises in local communities and around the world.

At Koya, we don't just accept difference-we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our team, our clients, and the communities we serve.