Executive Director, NPR Music
Executive Director, NPR Music
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$ 195000 - 225000
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OVERVIEW
A thriving mission-driven multimedia organization NPR produces award-winning news information and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation. The NPR audience values information creativity curiosity and social responsibility and our employees do too. We are innovators and leaders in diverse fields from journalism and digital media to IT and development. Every day our employees and member stations touch the lives of millions worldwide.
Across our organization were building a workplace where collaboration is essential diverse voices are heard and inclusion is the key to our success. We are committed to doing the right thing in our journalism and in every role at NPR.This means that integrity adherence to our ethical standards and compliance with legal obligations are fundamental responsibilities for every employee at NPR.
INTRO TO POSITION
Want to lead one of the worlds leading music teams and build a global franchise that drives music discovery and massive engagement in an emerging audience segment Come join us at NPR Music where our work reaches millions of music fans every week. Along with our marquee Tiny Desk franchise NPR Music delivers our national and international audiences unmatched news video podcasts and music recommendations on the radio the web YouTube social networks and streaming services. NPR Music and our partner public radio stations are devoted to covering a dynamic breadth of genres that together represent the American and global music landscape and provide a window into our culture.
The Executive Director of NPR Music will report to NPRs Chief Content Officer and lead a team charged with positioning NPR Music/Tiny Desk and public media as an essential force in music. They will be responsible for developing and implementing the overall strategy for NPR Music including growing and innovating the Tiny Desk franchise in complementary alignment with NPRs overall audience and content strategy mission brand position and stakeholder goals. We are looking for someone with a deep understanding and network in the music industry and a proven track record of innovation strategy and operational excellence in media to identify new opportunities and drive the success of NPR Music/Tiny Desk for the future ahead.
This role will be responsible for envisioning the next phase of the Tiny Desk concert series associated programming and external activities. This includes increasing audience engagement and revenue and identifying opportunities for diversification and further franchise development. Throughout they must steward the essential values promise and musician and audience experience of a globally-beloved title and offering: engagement with the work of musicians across genres and approachable storytelling about the meaning and value of music.
This is a role that requires creative strategic vision a growth mindset willingness to experiment and a proven track record of execution and innovation. The ideal candidate should have deep managerial and operational experience excellent communication collaboration and partnership skills and a willingness to experiment.
This is an NPR editorial role covered under the terms of the NPR Ethics Handbook. All editorial staff are bound by this guidance. Editorial staff are defined as staff members who play a role in shaping the journalistic or creative direction of NPRs content including events.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute a strategic vision that builds on the success of NPR Music/Tiny Desk aligned with NPRs mission brand position and programming portfolio
- Drive growth in audience engagement and revenue opportunities for NPR Music/Tiny Desk through original programming digital products collaborations partnerships and events working with relevant internal partners including marketing and communications
- Provide leadership on new programming decisions and oversee all of NPR Musics properties across radio web podcasting video and events including major brand-defining content packages
- Identify and increase strategic revenue for NPR Music/Tiny Desk working as appropriate with NPRs business development sponsorship and philanthropic support divisions
- Identify and secure tentpole partnerships in discovery distribution and audience growth
- Foster innovation and experimentation in all aspects of the business
- Drive the development of a NPR Member network-wide integrated music strategy
- Work with NPR Member music and mixed format public media stations around the country to identify local expertise programming partnerships events and revenue opportunities
- Integrate Member network into NPR Music strategy including diversified offerings seamless audience experiences unlimited music discovery and national showcases for local talent
- Participate in and where appropriate lead public radio-wide conversations about music issues in public media including music rights digital strategy and more
- Partner with product teams to ensure high quality experiences for NPR Music audiences on O&O platforms
- Lead and inspire a high-functioning team of managers developing next-generation leaders
- Develop and manage NPR Music expenses and budget aligning with NPRs strategic plan and revenue goals
- Publicly represent NPR NPR Music and Tiny Desk as a leader in music discovery and audience acquisition
The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities duties and skills. Other duties may be assigned and this job description can be modified at any time.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Passion for and extensive knowledge of multiple global genres with an ear for new talent and new sounds
- 15 years of experience in music industry or media
- A-list contacts of executives in music media tech and high level brands
- Track record of launching or expanding IP-driven franchises
- Experience in business operations: budgeting performance metrics and team structures
- Strong communications and negotiation skills
- Significant demonstrable experience managing large cross-functional teams
- Ability to work both independently and well with others
- Ability to handle ambiguity complexity and urgency under changing priorities/conditions
- Entrepreneurial drive for excellence execution delivery and analytics
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors degree or equivalent in work experience (MBA a plus)
WORK LOCATION
- On-site: This is an on-site role based in Washington DC but will consider candidates in NY or LA willing to travel as necessary.
JOB TYPE
- This is a full time exempt position.
COMPENSATION
Salary Range: The U.S. based anticipated salary range for this opportunity is $195000 - $225000 plus benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.
Benefits: NPR offers access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents. Regular full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPRs benefits options. Benefits include access to health and wellness paid time off and financial well-being. Plan options include medical dental vision life/ accidental death and dismemberment long-term disability short-term disability and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPR employees.
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