Vice President, Strategy & Operations, Special Collections

The Company is seeking a Vice President, Strategy and Operations - Special Collections to play a pivotal role in the organization's storytelling mission. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the company's media and library assets are strategically and operationally aligned to support storytelling, both now and in the future. This hands-on leadership position involves guiding the digital asset lifecycle, from creation to delivery, and overseeing the archiving and preservation processes. The role also includes securing and organizing media and library assets to ensure their availability and usability for the organization and key external stakeholders. The Vice President will be a key strategic partner, leading efforts to enhance divisional efficiencies, and will be expected to have a strong background in media and digital asset management, with a focus on diverse storytelling. Candidates for this role at the company should have a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and a minimum of 15 years' experience, with at least 7 years in a leadership role within an enterprise media or digital asset management program. Archival or library experience is also preferred. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in team management, strategic planning, and budget implementation. Necessary skills include the ability to lead a team through change, establish strong partnerships, and interact effectively with senior executives and high-level partners. The role requires excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. Experience with external and philanthropic funders, as well as a strong background in digital asset management and archival best practices, is essential.