Publisher & CEO - Mission-Driven News Leader

Ctnonprofits; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

CT Mirror, Hartford's nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom, seeks a values-driven Publisher and CEO to guide strategy, sustain accountability journalism, and grow impact. The top executive reports to a Board and leads a mission-driven organization of 29 full-time staff and 23 journalists, with strong finances and a Pulitzer Prize to its name.

The ideal leader will strengthen fundraising with major donors and institutions, expand audience to maintain momentum, and build a robust executive team while

Qualifications

• Significant management experience in online publishing or nonprofits.
• Proven track record securing major gifts from donors or funders.
• Values-driven leadership with strong fiscal acumen and board experience.
• Experience in data analytics, marketing, and audience growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead CT Mirror as the top executive and external voice, reporting to the Board.
• Elevate fundraising with major donors and institutional funders; diversify revenue.
• Grow CT Mirror’s audience and adapt to reader behavior and emerging technologies.
• Build out the senior team and strengthen financial, technology, HR, and admin systems.
• Partner with the Executive Editor on editorial strategy while upholding newsroom integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Nonprofit governance

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

CT Mirror, Hartford's nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom, seeks a values-driven Publisher and CEO to guide strategy, sustain accountability journalism, and grow impact. The top executive reports to a Board and leads a mission-driven organization of 29 full-time staff and 23 journalists, with strong finances and a Pulitzer Prize to its name.

The ideal leader will strengthen fundraising with major donors and institutions, expand audience to maintain momentum, and build a robust executive team while