Executive Director, Mission-Driven News

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

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.