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AT-A-GLANCE

Inequality Media with Robert Reich seeks a full-time Managing Director to support the Executive Director and be responsible for the day-to-day management of a growing family of organizations with a team of 10 staff and a combined budget of $8 million per year. The Managing Director will support the supervision of the staff team, and will be directly responsible for HR, organizational development, financial management, operations, grassroots fundraising, legal, governance and risk management.

Salary: $160,000 to $190,000

Location: Hybrid in Berkeley, CA (in office at least two days per week) strongly preferred. Willing to consider strong US Remote candidates.

Reports to: Executive Director

ABOUT INEQUALITY MEDIA

Co-founded by former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich, Inequality Media (IM) is a 501(c)3 organization and Inequality Media Civic Action (IMCA) is a 501(c)4 organization. IM educates and engages the public about inequality and imbalance of power through the use of digital media. A Berkeley-based non-profit with a core staff of 10, IM employs social media to reach millions of people each week with clear, compelling videos, broadcasts, and posts about what’s happening to our democracy, our culture, and our economy – and what people can do to put America on a path toward a fairer and more just society. Our audience includes over 10 million followers across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, and other platforms, and our videos have been viewed over nearly 100 million times.

IMCA also produces and distributes educational videos and digital content to inform the public about economic and social policy issues affecting working people. Some of its content may include commentary on public officials’ policy positions to illustrate contrasts in approaches to advancing economic equity and opportunity. IMCA has also made—and is digitally distributing— the 2025 hit documentary, The Last Class.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Inequality Media seeks a Managing Director to lead the daily management of the organization. We seek a mission-focused, seasoned, strategic, and process-minded leader with experience leading complex organizations (including c3/c4 organizations), and developing a learning culture among a diverse and talented staff. This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior executive with top-level people skills, and a proven track record of creative problem-solving, operational leadership, and financial oversight. They will join a team of technology and policy advocates and help lead them to become even more efficient, effective and nimble.

The ideal candidate will be excited by the opportunity to lead a highly effective nonprofit organization, and share our belief that economic inequality is a defining social justice issue of our time. The Managing Director will serve as a leader in the organization, providing input on organizational long term strategy as part of the leadership team. They will directly manage and support a team of 2 operations staff, plus several consultants including an accountant, a bookkeeping firm, and our external compliance attorneys.

RESPONSIBILITIES: (including, but not limited to)

Strategy and vision

• Ensure that Inequality Media has the personnel and operational systems to achieve its strategic goals and objectives.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Director to help guide the overall management of the organization.
• Be accountable for key strategic deliverables as assigned by the Executive Director.

Team development and leadership

• Execute and lead human resources functions including: training; staff development; compensation and benefits; employee relations; and performance evaluation, with a strong focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.
• In support of the Inequality Media mission, promote a culture of growth and continuous improvement that values learning, feedback and a commitment to innovation throughout the organization.
• Oversee staff recruitment and hiring.
• Create, update and execute organizational policies across functions, and ensure they are efficient and transparent.
• Help champion the values of collaboration, communication, and compliance.
• Help build an inclusive, supportive organizational culture where everyone on the team feels valued and can thrive.

Financial stewardship

• Guide strategic financial planning, and ensure the organization has efficient and effective financial systems that support the organization’s mission.
• Lead the budgeting processes for the organizations.
• Ensure transparent reporting that informs decision-making in a strategic way, and be accountable for best practices in controls.
• Supervise the contracted accountant and bookkeepers; serve as the financial management liaison to the boards; and effectively communicate and present critical financial matters at select board of directors and committee meetings.
• Advise the Executive Director and other key staff members on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, growth priorities, and policy matters.

• Collaborate with the Executive Director to implement income generating strategies.
• Supervise grassroots fundraising (across email, text, and social media) which is managed by IM’s Senior Manager, Strategic Programs.

Operations, legal and governance

• Collaborate closely with IM’s Deputy director to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Ensure that IM programs have the operational and logistical support they require to be successful.
• Create new operational systems to meet the organization’s changing needs.
• Be accountable for compliance, and ensure that the organization meets all regulatory and reporting requirements.
• Lead compliance training for staff, including outside counsel as appropriate.
• Manage legal needs for Inequality Media, working with outside counsel as required, including ensuring legal approval for grassroots fundraising content and for proposals to major donors and foundations
• Lead governance functions, and support the boards of directors to ensure they can meet their fiduciary responsibilities, including producing board materials and drafting minutes of board meetings.
• Ensure that IM has appropriate data, IT and security resources in place, working with external vendors as needed.
• Lead risk management, including working closely with IM’s outside counsel, and oversee the risk management committee, guiding risk mitigation accountability

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passionate about Inequality Media’s mission and impact
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in a similar position, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Have had leadership roles in c3-c4 related organizations
• Senior-level experience in strategic financial leadership, including financial reporting, budgeting, operations, controls and compliance.
• Able to effectively build organization and staff capacity, developing top-notch workforce and HR processes that ensure the organization runs smoothly
• Strong personnel management ability, with mentoring and coaching experience on teams with diverse levels of expertise
• Excellent judgment and creative problem solving skills including the ability to lead a range of stakeholders in establishing a shared vision and executing it together
• Are an entrepreneurial, flexible team player who can think experimentally and can take a learning approach to our work
• Proven ability to manage your own tasks as well as those of your team
• Organized, detail-oriented and skilled in managing complex projects
• Have exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with management, boards of directors, and staff
• Possess confidentiality, integrity, and a sense of humor.

Inequality Media is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual based on any non-merit factor. Inequality Media is committed to an equitable workplace in which everyone is treated with respect. Women, Black people, indigenous people, people of color, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and those with a disability are not only encouraged to apply but also to bring their experience and point of view to the table.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

This role is a full-time, exempt position. This position has an annual salary of $160,000 to $190,000.

Inequality Media provides 100% of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage costs for employees. We offer discretionary time off (DTO) vacation and sick leave policies, in addition to days off for federal holidays and the entire week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. A 401(k) retirement plan is available after one year of employment and Inequality Media will match an employee’s contribution of up to 4% of their salary.

Inequality Media has a professional development budget to support employee learning and development. We also offer partial reimbursement for the use of personal phones, computers, and technology, or will provide the equipment you need to work successfully.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We strongly encourage candidates to apply ASAP but our priority deadline to apply is Sunday, November 30, 2025.