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updated 7/20/2021

WYES, New Orleans’ premier PBS station, is seeking an Executive Vice-President & Chief Operating Officer (EVP/COO).  Founded in 1953, WYES serves the Greater New Orleans, southeast Louisiana and Mississippi Gulf Coast region.   Our mission remains true today -- to inform, teach, illuminate and inspire the many different audiences that make up our community through a variety of media and educational outreach activities.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The EVP/COO reports directly to the President & CEO and is involved in developing and implementing strategic priorities critical for WYES’ growth and community engagement.  The EVP/COO has overall responsibility for a talented team in multi-media content, education and community engagement, interactive media, broadcast traffic, and program production.  The EVP/COO will manage organization-wide initiatives from concept to completion, be an effective communicator, and trusted advisor to the President & CEO. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • Support the CEO’s vision and strategic priorities and all facets of daily operations at WYES.
  • Manage large, complex projects through collaboration and cross-departmental communication.
  • As the community engagement leader, the EVP/COO will work closely with the President, Community Advisory Board, and other station departments to strengthen the connection to the audience and the community.
  • Participate in development of the overall organizational budget.
  • Manage programming, production content, and educational services.
  • Lead, motivate and collaborate with team members to create content for multiple platforms.
  • Ensure compliance with the rules and regulations of PBS, CPB and FCC.
  • Work in tandem with the Development team to meet fundraising and member/viewer service objectives.
  • Guide and support staff members in executing WYES’ mission, vision and goals.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

SUMMARY:

The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver who can anticipate and avoid potential issues. The EVP/COO must be an effective communicator who is able to simplify complex issues and is comfortable making quick decisions.  This person is audience-focused and data-driven with strong project management skills.  The EVP/COO must be able to build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of people within the organization, in the community, and with other media entities.

 

CRITERIA:

  • At least 15 years of experience in the broadcast media environment.
  • Television production is required.  Successful candidate must have experience as a broadcast producer.
  • An experienced, mission-driven leader who understands how dramatically media is changing and can use their knowledge to help guide WYES through the transformations.
  • Supervisory/management experience is required – must demonstrate an ability to foster high standards and an ability to coach, inspire and lead.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree required.  Master’s degree preferred.

 

 

WYES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  
Please send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to resume@wyes.org. 

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