The Daily Memphian - CEO

CEO
The Daily Memphian
Memphis, TN
Overview
Launched in September 2018, The Daily Memphian is one of the nation's leading local newsanizations, and the must-read, primary daily online publication for the Memphismunity. Led by a seasoned team of veteran journalists, The Daily Memphian is not just in Memphis, it is of Memphis.
With a $6 million annual budget and more than 50 employees, The Daily Memphian is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that's business-driven. Eighty percent of theanization's revenuees from subscriptions, advertising and other earned sources. Philanthropy accounts for 20%, supporting theanization's free-access programs and the journalism that earned revenue doesn't cover.
The Daily Memphian is seeking a collaborative, mission-driven Chief Executive Officer to guide its next phase of growth and drive increased business sustainability. The ideal candidate is a builder and a doer - not a bureaucrat.
They're a listener and collaborator who leads by building relationships and credibility and uniting around a d purpose.
This is not a role w one will issue orders from a corner office. The CEO will work shoulder-to-shoulder with a deeply experienced staff to strengthen and expand the Memphian's vital role in themunity.
Responsibilities
The Chief Executive Officer will:
Oversee business operations, development and strategy to ensure The Daily Memphian remains financially strong and mission aligned.
Define and clearlymunicate - both internally and externally - The Daily Memphian's vision, mission and long-term strategy.
Ensure decisions align with theanization's values and mission.
Build external relationships with local, regional and national partners, funders and civic leaders.
Deepen The Daily Memphian's engagement with Memphis — ensuring theanization reflects, serves and listens to themunity it covers.
Encourage innovative approaches to journalism, revenue andmunity impact while maintaining theanization's independence and integrity.
Establish and monitor performance goals and key performance indicators.
Lead, mentor and support the Daily Memphian's senior management team.
Operate self-sufficiently in a lean, entrepreneurial environment that lacks an extensive corporate infrastructure and culture.
Maintain a healthy and transparent culture and workplace environment.
Requirements
At least 12 years of professional experience, including at least five in senior management roles.
Strong business operations and P&L management experience required; CEO experience strongly preferred.
Able to build trust and respect across staff, board, funders and the Memphismunity.
Strong understanding ofanizational management, finance and revenue diversification in a media or nonprofit setting.
Experience working withplex financial reports and the tools used to manage those documents (Excel, Google Sheets, etc.)
Background working with paid subscriptions, including pricing, discounting, marketing, etc.
Eager to be (or excited to be already) a Memphian and professionally invested in themunity.
Brings experience extending beyond traditional corporate media; ideally includes exposure to nonprofit, entrepreneurial or civic leadership.
Can balance short-term execution and executing a long-term vision.
Personal Attributes / Leadership Style
You build trust by taking time to understand ananization's culture, history and people before making significant decisions.
You've gained valuable experience by getting your hands dirty in your jobs.
You're used to having to juggle many tasks without a significant support staff to lean on.
You're intellectually curious and stay informed about industry trends, risks, and opportunities.
You set clear personal goals and hold yourself accountable to them.
You inspire others via authenticity — not corporate jargon.
ing & Structure
The CEO reports to The Daily Memphian's board of directors.