Executive Director, Yourclassical
American Public Media Group
Saint Paul, MNFull Time Job
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, digital marketing, user experience, etc. to be used for effective communications, audience development, public service and revenue growth
• Ability to maintain and display high ethical standards including confidentiality, discretion, and exemplary judgment with respect to confidential information.
• Experience with multiple divisions/locations within an enterprise.
• Able to develop and manage budgets; adept at financial analysis and understanding how to pivot based on data. Project monitoring, reporting and conflict management skill and knowledge.
• High degree of competency in writing, public speaking, and interpersonal communications.
• Strong professional initiative, bearing and confidence. Well-organized, with exceptional attention to detail and follow through; comfortable with ambiguity and continual change.
• Leadership and personnel skills and ability to develop high performing teams; ability to motivate, train and grow employees, to foster high standards and to coach, inspire and lead staff. Self-aware and able to manage self and model effective leadership approaches and behavior.
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities on varying deadlines and bring new concepts to fruition.
• Able to bridge departments by building consensus in approach and accomplishment of common goals in a manner which best serves the organization; able to negotiate, compromise and facilitate success among diverse work groups.
• Demonstrated commitment to mission-driven and audience-focused values
• Extensive working knowledge of all Windows-based software, zoom, slack, etc.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Master's Degree
• Leadership in a union environment preferred, but not required
Reporting To This Position:
• Sr. Classical Music and Program Leadership including National Program hosts (Currently 5 direct employees)
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Physical Demands:
• Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time
• Required to move about in the community
• Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping.
• Working Conditions:
• Moderate noise level
• Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions.
APMG offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical plans with HSA and FSA options, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave and Paid Caregiver Leave after 1 year, Vacation (3 wks/per year, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Sick time (12 days, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Holiday Pay (10 holidays 2 floating holidays each year), Volunteer Time (8 hours per year), Long-Term Care and Critical Illness insurance options, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan, and more.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.
Salary/Benefits
$160,000.00 - 200,000.00 per year