Chief of Staff

The Paley Center for Media•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paley Center for Media is the world’s leading 501 (c)(3) nonprofit cultural institution whose mission is to preserve our media history and to explore media’s powerful shaping influence on our culture. The Paley Center for Media owns the iconic, New York Paley Museum where media, sports, gaming, tech, and entertainment come together, and during the year, produces unmatched programs for the public and industry. On the public side, programs celebrate the very best of television, digital content, and interactive entertainment. On the industry side, the Paley Center convenes the most influential business leaders to explore and debate the most critical issues and opportunities within the industry while also fostering a sense of community amongst peers. Through its respected Paley Impact series, programs educate and explore how media impacts culture and shapes public discourse on important societal issues. At the heart of the Paley Center sits the Paley Archive, which represents the largest public collection of its kind and is often cited as a national treasure, with over 160,000 programs spanning more than 100 years. This collection also serves as an incredible resource for K-12 educators and students nationwide that are served through its respected education classes. Previously known as The Museum of Television & Radio, the Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry. For more information, please visit paleycenter.org. Reporting to the President & CEO, the Chief of Staff functions as the organization’s senior operational leader, overseeing day-to-day business operations and serving as the central point of coordination, accountability, and execution across the enterprise. The Chief of Staff is a highly organized self-starter who thrives in a high-powered environment. This position requires a dynamic individual with strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills, capable of seamlessly navigating in a fast-paced and agile environment, with a multitude of events, programs and classes each month. The Chief of Staff role will be a key enabler for the organization by collaborating closely with department heads to ensure flawless execution and efficient operations. The ideal candidate has a nimble business mind focused on developing creative solutions, as well as a demonstrated prowess in utilizing strategic foresight and leadership to inform executive decision-making and drive operational excellence. The Chief of Staff will serve as a key member of the Executive team and as an ambassador for the organization. This position oversees the General Counsel, VP Business & Legal Affairs.

Requirements

Minimum of 20+ years of relevant leadership and management work experience
Proven experience in an executive-level role
Self-starter with a strong work ethic with desire and preference to work in-person as part of a cohesive, collaborative, high-energy, in-the-office work environment
Demonstrated leadership and team-building capabilities
Proven ability to meet deadlines and remain poised in a fast-paced and agile landscape
Highly proactive and collaborative
Ability to work as needed to support Paley events and programs
Strong work ethic with desire and preference to work in-person as part of a cohesive, collaborative, high-energy, in-the-office work environment
Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or a related field

Nice To Haves

Bilingual fluency in Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with the President & CEO to understand and execute on organizational goals and priorities
Oversee day-to-day business operations of the organization to ensure efficiency and effectiveness, and that all business outcomes are met
Serve as liaison within the organization and senior leadership, working cross-functionally to drive key projects to completion, tracking milestones and managing resources effectively
Function as project manager to ensure the successful progression of Paley programs, special projects, and organizational initiatives, navigating intricate details to preclude any oversights and ensure cohesive and successful outcomes
Prepare and lead key meetings to ensure accountability for the smooth progression and execution of programs and projects
Facilitate meetings, maintain post-meeting debriefs, communicate to relevant stakeholders, and manage action items and follow-up
Develop and implement best practices to streamline workflows and enhance overall organizational performance that eliminates “re-inventing the wheel”
Promote streamlined use of staff time and resources, drive measurable outcomes, and ensure goals are met within specified timelines
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the President & CEO to help determine and prioritize decisions, manage time, prepare materials and brainstorm approaches
As requested, attend meetings with the President & CEO to synthesize notes, facilitate action items and follow up items
Engage as a Paley Ambassador for social media initiatives by actively sharing Paley’s social media posts within one’s networks, to amplify the organization’s reach and foster community engagement
Participate in other projects and duties as assigned