C Mag
C Magazine seeks a new Executive Director & Publisher
Job Details
- Date
1 Oct 2024
- Note
Job Title: Executive Director and Publisher
Salary: Salary: $68,000–$72,000, commensurate with experience
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Employee Benefits: Flex-time, Health, Paid Vacation
(check the Additional Info section for more details)
Career Level: Professional, Senior Management
Start Date: as early as mid-November, 2024
Date Posted: August 27, 2024
Apply by: September 30, 2024
C Magazine is seeking a new Executive Director/Publisher to serve as the strategic and visionary leader of the organization, sensitively, pluralistically, and energetically overseeing the publication of C Magazine in its support of Canadian contemporary art. The Executive Director/Publisher role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a significant cultural organization within Canadian and international art publishing. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing charitable arts organizations, print and/or digital publishing, non-profit financial management, and organizational leadership. A deep understanding of contemporary art discourse is essential for this position. The incumbent will demonstrate exceptional skills in managing staff, board, community, and partner relationships. They will work collaboratively with our team to realize the organization's goals, enhancing and expanding C Magazine’s profile both locally and internationally, while fostering understanding and appreciation of contemporary art in Canada.
The Executive Director/Publisher is responsible for the day-to-day management and development of C The Visual Arts Foundation and C Magazine, overseeing the mandate and vision, and the publishing program in print and online. The Executive Director/Publisher is accountable for the strategic plan and operations of C, including finances, grant applications, fundraising, and human resource management. They also manage the distribution and sale of C Magazine, including its marketing communications, promotional events and circulation. The Executive Director/Publisher works collaboratively with the Editor to oversee the production and design of the magazine and ensure the content serves its readers and the Canadian arts community. This role is committed to upholding principles of anti-oppression and equity within the visual arts sector. The Executive Director/Publisher reports directly to the Board of Directors of C The Visual Arts Foundation and remains accountable to its authority.
Ensuring that C fulfills its mandate while meeting the standards, policies, strategic objectives, and priorities of the organization, the Executive Director / Publisher oversees and is accountable for the following key responsibilities:
Roles and Responsibilities
Leadership and Governance
- Works with the Board of Directors (BOD) to develop the mandate, vision, and strategic plan to guide the organization
- Acts as advisor to the BOD on all aspects of the organization’s activities
- Leads and participates in initiatives that establish C’s leadership in the arts sector
- Fosters effective teamwork between the BOD and the Executive Director and between the Executive Director and staff
- Maintains strong working relationships with Board leadership, providing timely, accurate, and transparent communication, and keeping the Board President apprised of all pressing organizational matters
- Establishes good working relationships with community groups, funders, and other organizations and stakeholders that support C’s mandate
Strategic and Operational Planning
- Ensures the operation of the organization meets the needs of all stakeholders including community collaborators, partners, the BOD, and funders
- Identifies and evaluates risks to the organization’s people, finances, goodwill, and image, and implements measures to control risks
- Ensures that programs and services offered by the organization contribute to its mission and reflect the priorities of the approved strategic plan
Financial Management
- Prepares the annual budget in consultation with the BOD and Editor
- Monitors cash flow, anticipated expenditures, and reports regularly throughout the year, advising the BOD on financial matters in a timely manner
- Manages and maintains accurate bookkeeping including in-kind transactions
- Oversees the annual audit and files the charity return
Fundraising and Development
- Responsible for the annual fundraising plan, directing and producing support materials for the annual auction, individual donor campaign, sponsorships, and other initiatives as required
- Researches and coordinates operational, marketing, and employment grants, including writing or reviewing, creating budgets, and directing staff involvement
- Cultivates and stewards new partnerships, sponsorships, and collaborations that support C’s mandate and goals; negotiates contracts, and ensures benefits are delivered
Human Resources Management
- Hires staff in accordance with policies and procedures, with the HR Committee as required
- Oversees the recruitment, training, and evaluation of staff, interns, and volunteers
- Ensures that personnel policies and practices are carried out, in accordance with the HR Employee Handbook
- Maintains a professional atmosphere in accordance with the Ontario Code of Human Rights, and ensures that fair practices are carried out in accordance with the Ontario Labour Laws
Marketing and Advertising
- Develops and coordinates a communications and marketing plan that includes social media and print (with other staff when applicable) for audience development, magazine content, fundraising, events, and programs
- Coordinates promotional events with staff assistance, including the participation of C Magazine at art fairs
- Oversees the Advertising Representative contract, media kit development, and advertising strategies
Office and Magazine Production Management
- Manages operational contracts including office lease, office equipment, and insurance, and maintains a physical space
- Liaises with the printer concerning publication dates and deliverables
- Oversees the production schedule, editorial budget, and issue-related information with the Editor
- Maintains the physical and digital archives of C Magazine
Distribution and Circulation
- Manages distributor contracts and placements, develops new ones, and oversees distribution in a timely manner that meets the publication date
- Evaluates distribution data and strategies and develops plans to enhance distribution and visibility
- Maintains a secure subscriber database, ensuring correct data input and extraction
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in arts management, non-profit management, publishing, or another relevant discipline, or a closely related field in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences; or equivalent education, training, and experience relevant to the role
- Knowledge and understanding of anti-oppression with demonstrable commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in past work
- Demonstrated success in grant writing and knowledge of arts funding structures
- Demonstrated success in fundraising, and knowledge of related ethics and standards
- Experience developing careful and productive working relationships with partner organizations, donors, sponsors, artists, writers, and other stakeholders, locally and internationally
- Experience in charitable financial management, full-cycle accounting and audit preparation
- Experience overseeing and motivating a team, including recruitment and hiring
Abilities
- Proven ability to effectively communicate effectively in a professional context related to art and culture
- Attentive to detail, with advanced project management, planning, and organizational skills Strong systems thinking and proficiency in using and leveraging software and technology to build organizational capacity and efficiency
- Demonstrable ability to work enthusiastically, respectfully, and sensitively as part of creative collaboration
- Training in conflict resolution, anti-racism, or anti-oppression
- Computer skills: MS Office, Adobe apps, Google apps, Dropbox, Slack, and cloud-based business applications; C currently uses FileMakerPro (legacy), Pelcro, Strapi CMS, Mailchimp, Stripe, Paypal
Assets
- Experience in policy development and risk management
- Experience in print or online publishing is considered a major asset
- Experience managing CMS, CRM, marketing and social media platforms and accounts
- Experience in database management, including data integrity, mapping, export, and import
- Experience in marketing and communications: planning, coordination, and writing a variety of materials, including e-newsletter and social media posts
- Knowledge and commitment to contemporary art and its concerns, with well-developed networks within the national (and ideally international) contemporary art community
- Knowledge of editorial ethics, journalistic integrity, industry standards, copyright
Additional Requirements
- Available for occasional evenings and weekend commitments, including meetings and attendance at events, online and in Toronto
- Ability to lead a team effectively in a remote environment
- Responsible, ethical, and accountable,, with an engaged, hands-on, and constructive approach
- Driven to advance C Magazine's mandate and vision
Additional Information
The role is full-time, based on a five-day work week, with two weeks of vacation in year one of employment (with increased vacation based on seniority in the role). All employees receive holiday bonus days off between December 26 and January 1. We mainly work remotely (office space is also available) with core team hours. The office of C Magazine is at 401 Richmond Street West, Toronto, and is physically accessible.
- Anticipated Start Date
As early as mid-November
- Contact
Board of Directors, C The Visual Arts Foundation
hr@cmagazine.com
How to Apply
- Application Requirements
Please submit your application as one pdf, emailed to hr@cmagazine.com with the subject: “EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.” The receipt of your application will be acknowledged. Include the following in your application:
- Letter of interest (two pages maximum) that outlines your motivations, your strengths and approaches, and your - - experience in demonstrating your commitments to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility
- CV (three pages maximum)
- Contact information for three professional references
- Voluntary self-identification form
- Anticipated Interview Dates
October 14–25, 2024
Candidates will be selected for assessment based on their application submissions. Candidate assessment will include an interview, and reference checks. We thank all applicants in advance. Only the most qualified will be interviewed.
Information for Applicants
C Magazine is an equal opportunity employer that uses an Affirmative Action Program to actively increase the representation of equity-seeking groups in the art sector, with current priority given to Indigenous Persons; Black Persons; Persons of Colour; deaf, mad, and disabled persons; 2SLGBTQIAP persons. If you identify as a member of one of these groups, you are invited to voluntarily self-identify using the voluntary self-identification form available at equity.cmagazine.com Only those who self-identify can benefit from the C Affirmative Action Procedures. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be assessed on their merits. Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
C Magazine is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment and to providing employment accommodation for those who identify as deaf, mad, and disabled. Please let us know of any accommodation we may provide during the application, interview, or selection process.