Community News Director, Baptist Bible Tribune

3 weeks ago

Austin, Texas, United States Baptist Bible Tribune Full time

About the Opportunity

The Baptist Bible Tribune is seeking an experienced Community News Director to lead our local newsroom in Waco. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for driving the business and operational aspects of our newsroom, ensuring its financial sustainability and success.

About the Role

The Community News Director will oversee local newsroom fundraising, manage finances, and work closely with our central business teams to align strategy and success metrics. You will also act as a key public representative for the newsroom, engaging with the community and advocating for our mission.

Responsibilities and Priorities

  • Develop and execute a strategic fundraising plan to secure financial support from foundations, philanthropists, and other potential donors.
  • Cultivate and manage relationships with sponsors and partners, earning their support and integrating their messaging across our platforms and products.
  • Attend events to identify fundraising and sponsorship opportunities, serving as a local community representative.
  • Oversee financial management, including monitoring and managing the Profit & Loss (P&L) statement to ensure the newsroom's financial sustainability.
  • Work closely with the local Editor-in-Chief to drive the newsroom's success, ensuring that business strategies support editorial goals and community relevance.
  • Serve as a public face of the Baptist Bible Tribune, representing the newsroom at community events, gatherings, and meetings, and actively engaging with residents to understand their needs.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, including residents, leaders, donors, funders, media partners, and businesses, to advance our mission.
  • Develop relationships with local donors and funders to ensure financial sustainability.
  • Coordinate with our business teams on strategy, success metrics, and sustainability initiatives, ensuring alignment with our broader mission while maintaining the unique identity of the Waco newsroom.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • You have a proven track record in nonprofit management and business development.
  • You have deep experience in fundraising, sponsorship acquisition, and financial management.
  • You love Waco, live there now or are willing to move there, and are passionate about supporting the community.
  • You excel at building partnerships and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working closely with small teams to achieve shared goals.
  • You are an effective communicator with strong public speaking skills and are driven by community engagement.
  • You're a self-starter, who values creativity and innovation.
  • You like to create new processes and systems to achieve results.
  • You are committed to the mission of empowering communities through local news and are excited about the opportunity to build something from the ground up.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary for this position is estimated to be around $90,000 per year, depending on experience. This job is full-time and includes the following benefits:

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • Cell phone stipend
  • 20 days of paid time off each year
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid family leave plus four weeks of additional job protection
  • Annual 401(k) match of $2,000

About the Baptist Bible Tribune

We are an independent, nonprofit newsroom dedicated to empowering Wacoans with high-quality local news that connects communities, fosters civic engagement, and creates a sense of belonging. We are committed to producing news and information that addresses the needs raised by the communities we cover. Our editorial strategy will be continuously informed through community conversations with Waco residents about the needs they identify as the most necessary.

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