Chief of Staff to the Editor-in-Chief, Documentary Unit
Core
Strategic right hand to the Editor-in-Chief, driving operational efficiency, project execution, and organizational planning for the Documentary Unit (FRONTLINE, NOVA, American Experience).
Role type
Senior Chief of Staff to Editor-in-Chief
Builds
Documentary content portfolio, new Documentary Fund, and Advisory Board operations
Domain
Public Media / Documentary Film / Non-profit
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic project management, executive communication, process design, stakeholder coordination, fundraising support, high-level briefing preparation
Preferred skills
Documentary film affinity, public media mission alignment, system building
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Manage high-priority strategic initiatives from concept to execution; build and refine operating systems and meeting cadences; prepare executive communications and briefing materials; coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners; support fund development and advisory board operations; track milestones and ensure accountability across the unit
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
