GBH · 6 days ago
Managing Director, Strategy and Partnerships
Boston
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$136K/yr - $200K/yr
15+ years expGBH is a public media organization dedicated to enriching people's lives through educational and entertaining programs. They are seeking a dynamic leader to drive the strategic objectives of their Documentary Unit, focusing on expanding impact, securing funding, and building partnerships to support mission-driven content.
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Responsibilities
In partnership with the Executive Producer & Editor-in-Chief for FRONTLINE and Documentaries, the Managing Director will be responsible for developing a vision and strategy for our documentary division by identifying, recommending, and executing on initiatives that meet our growth objectives
Acting as a trusted partner, assume a key leadership role working closely and effectively with people across many departments and organizations, fostering good business relations with co-production partners and editorial collaborators – building relationships is at the heart of the job
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to analyze issues and develop solutions to improve how we innovate, scale, build, and deliver on a unified strategy
Ideate and implement a strategy, setting priorities, and oversee execution, all while fostering a collaborative culture by creating the necessary materials and communication to ensure wider adoption of the strategy
Develop and execute comprehensive business strategies for documentary and media projects, including distribution, monetization, and partnership models
Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with broadcasters, streaming platforms, production companies, and philanthropic organizations
Conduct market analysis to inform content development and positioning strategies, providing insights and recommendations
Act as an internal champion for growth initiatives, ensuring they are prioritized and supported across teams
Serve as key partner to GBH’s development team to secure funding from philanthropic foundations, major donors, and corporations; push and oversee fundraising efforts, including grant writing, donor engagement, sponsorship acquisition, and impact investment strategies
Build and maintain relationships with foundations, NGOs, corporate sponsors, and individual donors aligned with the mission and themes of our content
Create compelling pitch decks, proposals, and fundraising collateral tailored to diverse funding audiences
Work closely with creative, editorial, and production teams to align business goals with storytelling vision
Support marketing and audience development strategies to maximize reach and impact
Help the documentary series execute on their short, medium, and long-term plans, taking key priorities and translating them into actionable and quantitative plans
Lead collaborative editorial and promotional partnerships for FRONTLINE with national newspapers, magazines, broadcasters, public media organizations, including NY Times, Washington Post, ProPublica, NPR, Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Univision, among others
Supervise and strategize with the executive producer on the scheduling for FRONTLINE programming in collaboration with PBS; drafting station advisories, compiling monthly program listings, analyzing program competition and rating trends, and assigning consumer research through an external marketing research firm
Negotiate license and co-production deals for FRONTLINE with foreign broadcasters; work collaboratively with PBS Distribution to seek pre-sale opportunities and coordinate on packaging elements and marketing materials, including mounting online interactive screenings as a sales tool
Manage, coach, and mentor the communications and audience impact leads for FRONTLINE. Set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and support professional growth and performance. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-aligned team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
A seasoned leader with at least 15 years of experience in business development, fundraising, or strategic partnerships within the media, entertainment, or non-profit sector
Proven track record of securing funding for creative or impact-driven projects
Strong understanding of the documentary landscape, including distribution channels and funding ecosystems
Minimum of 10 years of management experience
Preferred
Familiarity with public media a plus
Company
GBH
GBH is making sure you have our content when and where you choose: on air, online, and on the go — with TV and radio broadcasts, podcasts.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25.9MKey Investors
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
2022-01-01Grant· $2M
2021-01-01Grant· $1M
2020-01-01Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Dan Lothian
Editor in Chief GBH News & The World
Jonathan Abbott
President Emeritus
Recent News
2025-12-06
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