Connecticut Public Broadcasting Inc is seeking a President and CEO to lead a strong public media organization into its next chapter. You will inherit significant momentum and be responsible for guiding sustainable growth, innovation, and long-term impact.

What You'll Do

Maintain the organization's commitment as a premier public media entity, upholding the highest journalistic standards.
Partner with the Board of Trustees to develop, monitor, and update a comprehensive strategic plan.
Direct the implementation of operational plans that assure long-term financial sustainability.
Nurture a high-performance, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.
Provide clear, inspiring leadership and communicate results, challenges, and opportunities to key stakeholders.
Build significant financial support by leading development efforts to cultivate and secure new funding sources.
Promote a collaborative culture that values diversity, transparency, accountability, and a strong sense of mission.
Recruit, develop, and retain top-caliber team members.
Develop and maintain partnerships with PBS, NPR, CPB, and other key players in the public media ecosystem.
Work with content leaders to assess and improve content, programming, and distribution across all platforms.
Drive broader and deeper audience engagement, especially with diverse and underserved communities.
Serve as the public face of the organization, stewarding its reputation and building its brand across the state.

What We're Looking For

Demonstrated affinity to Connecticut Public’s mission through public media experience, being an engaged listener/user, or leading a mission-driven journalism or relevant organization.
Fundraising experience or proven ability in sales/fundraising.
Innovation and transformation background as an effective digital leader.
Media operating experience with a track record of outstanding organizational leadership.

Nice to Have

Business and financial acumen, including skill in managing budgets and allocating resources; ideally P&L operating experience.
Communications expertise, including proven written, oral, and visual communication skills.
A strong commitment to a diverse and equitable workplace.

Team & Environment

You will report to and work directly with the Board of Trustees. The organizational culture is positive, high-performance, and entrepreneurial, valuing diversity, transparency, accountability, and a strong sense of mission.