Chief Operating Officer
Overview:
With an urban vibrancy and a global perspective, New York Public Radio (NYPR) produces innovative public radio programs, podcasts, and live events that touch a passionate community of people monthly on air, online, and in person. From its state-of-the-art studios in New York City, NYPR is reshaping radio for a new generation of listeners with groundbreaking, award-winning programs including "Radiolab," "The Brian Lehrer Show," "All of It with Alison Stewart," "On the Media," "Notes from America with Kai Wright," and "Carnegie Hall Live," among many others.
NYPR is home to WNYC, WQXR, WNYC Studios, Gothamist, The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space, and New Jersey Public Radio.
WNYC: WNYC is New York City's premier public radio station, producing beloved original programs like Radiolab and The Brian Lehrer Show.
WQXR: WQXR is the nation's most listened-to classical music station, making extraordinary music accessible to listeners worldwide.
GOTHAMIST: They bring news and opinion to New Yorkers and the people who want to be them. After 13 years online, they're famous for a voice that readers know and trust—sage and snarky, but always genuine.
WNYC STUDIOS: WNYC Studios is a premier producer of on-demand and broadcast audio that informs, inspires, and delights millions of engaged listeners each month.
NEW JERSEY PUBLIC RADIO: New Jersey Public Radio is an award-winning news service that provides journalism and public affairs coverage about the Garden State.
THE GREENE SPACE: The Jerome L. Greene Space, located in the heart of SoHo, hosts live events and performances from the best of public media and beyond.
NYPR’s Mission:
NYPR’s Values:
NYPR’s annual operating budget is about $75,000,000, and the organization collectively employs about 300 talented professionals.
The Role
The Chief Operating Officer of New York Public Radio will play a critical role in leading and managing the administrative, financial and business-operations aspects of the organization. Reporting directly to the President and CEO, the COO will be responsible for ensuring the efficient execution of the organization's mission and strategic objectives.
Objectives of this role
Translate strategy into actionable steps for implementing organization-wide goal setting, performance management, workforce planning, and annual operating budget.
Oversee Finance, Sponsorship, IT, Human Resources and DEI, Legal, and Office Services departments, comprising of about 70 staff.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership:
Provide strategic guidance toward long-term goals and leadership of day-to-day operations of Finance, Sponsorship, Human Resources, IT, Office Services, and other administrative functions.
Together with other members of NYPR’s Senior Leadership Team, implement practices for tracking the pacing of audience, revenue and budgetary goals and leading processes to continually evaluate the health of the organization and as needed, adapt new courses.
Financial Management:
Strategic Planning:
Culture, Communications and Talent:
Risk Management and Compliance:
Team Management and Development:
Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, collaboration, and innovation across the business operations teams.
Candidate Profile
NYPR is seeking an exceptional leader and manager of unquestioned operational excellence, intellectual breadth, and practical experience. The ideal candidate will bring a unique mix of business and management expertise and the ability to apply the best practices of an efficient, market-savvy business within the context of a non-profit, mission-driven institution dedicated to public service. In addition, they will bring:
Proven experience (15+ years) in progressive management roles within complex, medium-to-large organizations. Experience as a general manager, COO, executive director, division manager within this timeframe is ideal.
In terms of the performance and personal competencies required for the position, we would highlight the following:
Actioning Vision and Setting Strategy
Executing for Results
Leading Teams
The ability to attract and recruit top talent, motivate the team, delegate effectively, celebrate diversity within the team, and manage performance.
Relationships and Influence
An ability to inspire trust and followership in others through compelling influence, powerful charisma, passion in their beliefs, and active drive.
Additional Information
The salary range for this position is $350,000-$400,000 annually. The exact salary offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and organizational pay equity. NYPR offers excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance, vacation, and sick time as well as inclusive paid family leave.
The role is based in New York City, and the COO is expected to work onsite at NYPR’s SoHo headquarters at least 3 days per week.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
New York Public Radio is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We continuously strive to place our employees at the center of our thinking and elevate inclusive practices to develop and support a more engaged and productive workforce. Our journalism and operations in the service of that journalism benefit from a broad range of perspectives, from all backgrounds, at all levels of the organization. Diversity is essential to honest, authentic, accurate storytelling and reportage; creating an institution in which all voices are encouraged, valued, and heard.
Equal Opportunity
New York Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving the goal of equal employment opportunity for all. Applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions without regard to mental or physical disability, race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship status, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, employment status or any protected federal, state or local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
