Executive Director

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

As ED, you’ll lead our strategic planning efforts to build a sustainable news organization that will thrive well into the future. You will coordinate the organization’s fundraising efforts across a diverse mix of revenue streams and build the financial, human resources and administrative infrastructure to support growth while cultivating a just and equitable organizational culture.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Working with the editorial team, you will maintain relationships with funders and sponsors while protecting the independence of the organization’s newsgathering. The ED will work with the organization’s editorial leaders and board to develop a five-year strategic vision. Key is building and managing a fundraising pipeline that includes foundations, major donors, underwriters and corporate sponsors.

Other Information/Requirements: 

The successful candidate will have a passion for journalism, executive leadership experience, a track record of fundraising for mission-driven organizations and the talent to write extraordinary grant applications.

How to Apply: 

We’re committed to building an inclusive organization that represents the people and state we serve. We encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, veterans, LGBTQ+ people and people with disabilities. Submit your cover letter and resume by January 28, 2022 to [email protected]

Contact Information
Name: 
Susan Boe
Agency/Organization: 
Searchlight New Mexico
Address: 
441 Greg avenue, #101
City: 
Santa Fe
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87501
Business Phone: 
505-501-2631
Email Address: 
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Jan 5 2022
Date to Remove: 
Jan 31 2022

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