Director, Industry Membership

The Paley Center for Media; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 125.000 - 200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Paley Center for Media in New York seeks a Director of Industry Membership to lead strategy and execution of industry membership initiatives. You will develop innovative approaches for expanding partnerships and elevating Paley’s industry presence.

Key responsibilities include building high-level relationships, representing Paley at major events, and collaborating with leadership to drive measurable engagement and growth in the Media Council. A strong executive presence is essential.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years’ experience in fundraising, mediasales, membership or business development.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writingskills.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; Spanish bilingualism is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Serve as the primary external facing liaison for industry engagement and high-level relationships.
• Represent the company at key industry events to expand the network and influence.
• Develop relationships with industry leaders to promote initiatives and long-term engagement, especially growing membership and the Media Council.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to strategize industry engagement with measurable results.
• Conduct research to understand industry trends and identify opportunities for partnerships.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and communications to stakeholders.
• Lead the development of marketing materials to communicate the value of industry initiatives.
• Maintain data on engagement activities to assess effectiveness and identify improvements.
• Act as a Paley Ambassador for social media to amplify reach.
• Support special projects assigned.

Kenntnisse

Fundraising

Media sales

Membership

Business development

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal communication

Writings

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Airtable

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Jobbeschreibung

Iconic New York institution The Paley Center for Media, where media, sports, gaming, tech, and entertainment come together is seeking a Director, Industry Membership (“Director”) to drive the overarching strategy and execution of industry membership acquisition initiatives. This role develops innovative approaches for expanding industry partnerships and enhancing the company's presence within the industry. Key priorities include establishing and nurturing high-level industry relationships, identifying opportunities for strategic collaborations, and leading initiatives that position the company as a thought leader in the industry. An integral part of this role is strategic planning and execution, requiring a proactive approach to industry engagement and promoting the value of the company's offerings to all stakeholders.

DIRECTREPORTS

• Manager,Membership

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary external facing liaison for industry engagement, focusing on developing and maintaining high-level industry relationships
• Attendandrepresentthecompanyatkeyindustryeventstoexpandthecompany'snetworkandinfluence
• Developdeeprelationshipswithindustryleaderstopromotethecompany'sinitiativesandensurelong-termengagement,specificallythatresultsingrowingmembershiporourprestigiousMediaCouncil
• Collaborate with senior leaders to strategize and implement methods for industry engagement, with a focus onmeasurable results
• Conductresearchtobetterunderstandindustrytrendsandidentifyopportunitiesforstrategicpartnerships.
• Communicate and interact with industry stakeholders, including preparing and delivering presentations, reports, andother communications.
• Leadthedevelopmentofmarketingmaterialstocommunicatethevalueofthecompany'sindustryinitiatives.
• Maintain data on industry engagement activities to ensure that initiatives are effective and identify opportunitiesfor improvement
• Engage as a Paley Ambassador for social media initiatives by actively sharing Paley’s social media posts within one’s own networks, to amplify the organization’s reach and foster community engagement
• Supportspecialprojectsortasksasassigned

CORECOMPETENCIES

• Highlyorganizedwithprovenabilitytomeetdeadlinesandbudgets
• Abilitytotakeownershipofalltasksandmanagesimultaneously
• Outstandingverbalcommunicationandsuperiorbusinesswritingskills
• Positiveandprofessionaldemeanorwithexcellentinterpersonal,administrative,andmanagerialskills
• Abilitytohandleandprioritizemultipletaskswhilemaintainingattentiontodetail
• Resourcefulness,creativity,andstrongproblem-solvingandresearchskills

REQUIREMENTS

• 10+years’experienceinfundraising,mediasales,membershiporbusinessdevelopment
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and immediately respond to internal and external key stakeholders in a professional and organized manner
• Excellentinterpersonal,communication,andwritingskills
• Strong understanding of the media landscape including, but not limited to, ad agencies, digital publishers, podcasters, radio & television stations/ownerships groups, technology companies and more
• Anexecutivepresencemarkedbydiscretion,goodjudgment,goodhumor,andapolished,personabledemeanorwithanabilitytoworkwellasateammemberandwithindividualsatalllevelsthroughouttheorganization
• Strongworkethicandself-starter
• Extremelycomfortableinafast-paced,entrepreneurialenvironment
• Highlyproficientandtechnicallysavvy;proficiencywithAirtable,andMicrosoftDynamics365stronglypreferred
• Abilitytoworkflexiblehoursforearlymorningandeveningevents(internallyandexternally)
• Strongworkethicwithdesireandpreferencetoworkin-personaspartofacohesive,collaborative,high-energy,in-the-officeworkenvironment
• Bachelor'sdegreefromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversity
• BilingualfluencyinSpanishaplus

TotalCompensationRange:$125,000-$200,000

EQUALEMPLOYMENTOPPORTUNITYSTATEMENT

ThePaleyCenterforMediamaintainsastrongpolicyofequalopportunityinemployment.Itisourobjectivetorecruit,

hire, and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and terminations.

AboutThePaleyCenterforMedia

The Paley Center for Media, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization with locations in New York and Los Angeles, leads the discussion about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms for the professional community and media-interested public. Drawing upon its curatorial expertise, renowned programming archive, and close relationships with the leaders of the media community, the Paley Center examines the intersections between media and society. The general public can access the Paley Archive – including special African-American, Hispanic, and LGBT collections – and participate in programs that explore and celebrate the creativity, the innovations, the personalities, and the leaders who are shaping media. Through the global programs of its Media Council and International Council, the Paley Center also serves as a neutral setting where media professionals can engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape.

Previously known as The Museum of Television & Radio, the Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry. For more information, please visit paleycenter.org.