Executive Director
Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Jackson
,
MS
Application Deadline: Monday, Mar 14, 2022
Description
Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB), a statewide public television and radio network, seeks applications for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director reports to the Mississippi Authority for Educational Television’s Board of Directors. MPB is an agency of the State of Mississippi, located in Jackson, Mississippi.
Mississippi Public Broadcasting is an eight-station statewide television and radio network that has been honored with four National Edward R. Murrow awards.
The MPB Executive Director plans, directs and leads the management of MPB to create and distribute national and local content on broadcast stations, web, digital, social media and other distribution platforms. Responsible for building a sound fiscal organization through prudent budgeting and revenue generation from grants, community, individual, corporate, foundation, state and federal sources to support the mission and vision of MPB. Builds advocacy and beneficial collaborations through the Mississippi Public Broadcasting Foundation Board of Directors and other state and local community leadership. The Executive Director oversees the organization’s investment in, and utilization of, media technology.
Candidates must have a bachelor’s level degree, preferably in communication, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Also required is a minimum nine (9) years related experience, five (5) years of which must include successful and relevant senior management leadership experience in public media, nonprofit, business or education fields. Experience managing and preparing a budget is required.
Demonstrated experience as a fundraiser and relationship builder is required as is the ability to lead, manage, and retain a diverse, talented, motivated, inclusive staff.
A thorough understanding of public media and its unique programming, technology, fiscal and fundraising challenges and opportunities is desired.
Must be able to define, effectively communicate and implement an organizational vision within and outside of MPB that reaches and reflects the diverse population of the state.
A full job description and information regarding MPB is available: https://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/careers/mpb-executive-director/
MPB is assisted in this recruitment by NETA Consulting. If you are interested in applying, send your resume and a one-page vision statement for MPB and public media to apply@netaconsulting.org.
Applications will be accepted and considered until the position is filled. It is recommended that applications be submitted no later than March 14, 2022.
For additional information, please contact Tom Rieland or Skip Hinton (email first name at NETAConsulting(dot)org)
This position is classified as Non-State Service, Exempt. EOE M-F