Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Job at Confidential, Washington DC

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  • Confidential
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

About the Company

Prominent crowdfunded organization operating a popular media property

Industry
Internet

Type
Non Profit

Founded
2003

Employees
501-1000

Categories

  • Internet
  • Non-Profit & Philanthropy
  • Technology
  • Charitable Organizations & Foundations
  • Nonprofits
  • Open Content
  • Open Source
  • Organizations
  • Search Engines & Internet Portals
  • Semantic Search
  • Web Tools
  • Developer Tools
  • Education
  • Non Profit

Specialties

  • non-profit
  • free knowledge
  • open source culture
  • internet
  • technology
  • mobile
  • open source
  • education
  • and wikipedia

Business Classifications

  • B2C

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its global mission of free knowledge. The successful candidate will be responsible for the vision, strategy, and management of the organization, with a focus on financial sustainability, product and technology initiatives, and shared governance with communities. This role demands a leader with a proven track record in executive management, the ability to inspire and steward a diverse range of stakeholders, and a deep commitment to the principles of free knowledge, neutrality, and open data. The CEO will work closely with the Board of Trustees, lead a large, remote-first workforce, and be the primary spokesperson for the organization. Key responsibilities for the CEO include leading multi-year strategic planning, setting and executing annual and multi-year plans, and managing the organization's risk profile. The ideal candidate will have experience in board management, be adept at crisis communication, and have a strong background in fundraising. They should be globally minded, collaborative, and able to build trusted relationships within the Wikimedia community. The role requires a leader with exceptional character, integrity, and the ability to lead with empathy and humility. The CEO will be expected to travel regularly and must be a lifelong learner with a commitment to the values and mission of the organization.

Hiring Manager Title
Board Chair

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

  • CEO/President
  • Operations
  • General Management
  • Strategy
Confidential

Job Tags

Remote work,

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