Executive Director

The Company seeks an Executive Director to lead its strategic direction, financial health, fundraising, and operations. The role includes setting organizational goals and growth plans, guiding a senior team, and representing the organization in partnerships and public forums. The Executive Director will lead fundraising and revenue development, oversee budgeting, financial planning, audits, and compliance, and work closely with the board on governance and succession planning. They will also guide operational matters, including staffing and sensitive legal or personnel issues, while supporting a collaborative culture and preserving editorial independence. Candidates should bring 7–10 or more years of progressively senior leadership experience, ideally in nonprofit executive leadership, journalism, media management, or a comparable mission-driven setting. Required strengths include successful fundraising and donor stewardship, financial fluency with multi-million-dollar budgets, board engagement, and experience leading cross-functional teams. The role also calls for sound judgment in sensitive HR and legal matters, strong public communication, and familiarity with digital media, audience distribution, and data-informed decision-making. Commitment to community-centered journalism and familiarity with immigrant communities, multilingual media, or immigration policy are valued; multilingual ability is a plus.