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National Trust for Local News · 1 day ago

Executive Director / Publisher

Greater Macon

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

The National Trust for Local News is seeking an Executive Director for the Georgia Trust for Local News to lead the organization in providing impactful journalism to rural America. This role involves overseeing financial performance, fostering community engagement, and driving revenue growth while championing the mission of local journalism.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Lead the organization with a strong business mindset, balancing mission impact with financial discipline

Drive financial stability through responsible budgeting, forecasting, and expense management

Ensure financial systems, reporting, and planning accurately reflect the organization’s reality and support sound decision-making

Set clear performance goals across departments and hold leaders accountable to measurable results

Partner with NTLN Portfolio leadership to implement enterprise transformation initiatives, including modernization of operations, use of data, and adoption of new tools and workflows

Establish a consistent cadence of communication, goal-setting, and performance review across the organization

Evaluate staffing, compensation, and organizational structure to ensure resources are aligned with strategic and financial priorities

Own the organization’s top-line performance, with direct responsibility for revenue growth and diversification

Oversee all major revenue streams, including consumer revenue, advertising, events, commercial print, and new products

Develop clear revenue strategies, financial models, and operating plans for new initiatives and growth opportunities

Strengthen relationships with local businesses and advertisers to grow and retain revenue

Identify and launch new products, partnerships, and sponsorships in collaboration with NTLN and local teams

Build the internal processes and reporting needed to track performance, identify opportunities, and scale what works

Set a clear strategic direction that connects audience growth, revenue growth, and community impact

Serve as a visible leader and advocate for the organization’s news brands and mission

Strengthen brand awareness and relevance across communities served

Support measurement and reporting of audience engagement and community impact

Work with NTLN and the local board to build and sustain relationships with philanthropic funders in support of long-term sustainability

Unite the organization around a clear mission, strategy, and set of priorities

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and smart use of resources

Lead with transparency, clarity, and respect during periods of change and growth

Ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion are reflected in leadership practices, decision-making, and organizational design

Partner closely with the (state) Trust Board on strategy, financial performance, and long-term sustainability

Serve as the primary liaison between the organization, its Board, and NTLN leadership

Provide regular, clear updates on financial performance, progress against goals, and impact

Qualification

Senior leadership experienceP&L managementRevenue growth strategiesData-driven mindsetCommunity engagementCommunicatorEquitable leadershipRisk-takingCollaboration