Executive Director

Documented; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Documented seeks an Executive Director to lead a dynamic nonprofit newsroom focused on expanding access to critical news and information for immigrant communities. The ED will serve as the chief executive, external representative, and strategic driver for growth, ensuring financial health and operational integrity.

The role will guide a senior leadership team, report to the Board, and shape the organization’s impact through partnerships with editors, product, and strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a nonprofit newsroom or mission-driven organization.
• Ability to set strategic direction and act as external spokesperson.
• Experience with fundraising and donor relations across institutional funders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and steward the organization’s multi-year growth plan.
• Foster an inclusive organizational culture and align cross-functional teams.
• Partner with editorial, product, and strategy leaders to enhance digital tools and audience engagement.
• Support fundraising efforts and diversify financial support through donor engagement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Fundraising strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The client is seeking an Executive Director to lead a dynamic, mission-driven nonprofit newsroom focused on expanding access to critical news and information for immigrant communities. This role serves as the chief executive and primary external representative, responsible for setting the strategic direction, ensuring financial health, overseeing fundraising efforts, and maintaining operational integrity. The Executive Director will guide a senior leadership team and report to the Board of Directors, playing a pivotal role in shaping the organization's growth and impact.

Key responsibilities include developing and stewarding the organization's multi-year growth plan, fostering a strong and inclusive organizational culture, and partnering with leaders across editorial, product, and strategy to enhance digital tools and audience engagement. The Executive Director is expected to make high-stakes decisions, advocate for the organization's unique model of community-driven journalism, and translate strategic goals into actionable plans. Additionally, the role involves representing the organization in strategic collaborations and partnerships with other newsrooms and community-based entities.

The ideal candidate will support fundraising strategies in partnership with senior staff and board committees, cultivate relationships with institutional funders, and diversify financial support through tailored donor engagement. The Executive Director will be expected to balance the demands of nonprofit management with outward-facing responsibilities, ensuring the organization continues to thrive and expand its reach among policymakers, advocates, and diverse audiences.