POSITION PROFILE Chief Executive Officer American Public Media Group St. Paul, Minnesota ABOUT AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA GROUP

American Public Media Group (“APMG”) is the largest station-based public radio and media organization in the United States. APMG’s mission is to enrich the mind and nourish the spirit, thereby enhancing the lives and expanding the perspectives of its audiences and assisting them in strengthening their communities.

The recipient of multiple awards including Peabody Awards, Edward R. Murrow regional and national awards, a Gracie award and duPont Silver Baton award, APMG is a recognized leader in the field of media. The organization offers a wide array of public services including news, investigative journalism, classical music and new music across terrestrial and digital platforms and has the potential to be a transformative force in its next chapter.

With annual operating revenues of $126 million, an employee base of 700 talented people, and total assets of more than $375 million, APMG is a major player not only in the public media space, but in media broadly.

APMG’s primary operating divisions — American Public Media, Minnesota Public Radio, and Southern California Public Radio — offer multi-regional FM broadcast channels, website, mobile and social media channels, events, national content creation and distribution.T ogether, the divisions operate 49 public radio stations and 42 translators serving regional audiences in eight states from Minnesota, Michigan and the Upper Midwest to Idaho and California. They distribute a portfolio of more than twenty national programs reaching nearly 20 million listeners a week through 1,000 public radio stations, live streaming and podcasting.

APMG serves rapidly growing audiences on digital, social and mobile platforms and delivers 17 million downloads monthly through podcasts. The companies of APMG produce an increasing and diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, mental health, water, early brain development, business and investigative journalism, with over two-thirds of web traffic coming from a mobile device.

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APMG has approximately 1,000 station affiliates covering all 50 states.

Chief Executive Officer, American Public Media Group 2 ABOUT AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA GROUP

In 2017, APMG launched the APM Research Lab, which informs journalists, civic and business leaders, and the public across the U.S. with both original and curated research and analysis. In the past year, this has enabled deep analysis on topics such as the national election, economic and racial disparities in COVID-19 deaths, and racial justice and the killing of George Floyd. APMG’s work has been further enhanced by the 2018 launch of the Glen Nelson Center, which identifies and invests in emerging media and journalism ventures led by diverse and visionary founders. The Center imagines a global ecosystem of public interest media ventures focused on society’s most significant challenges and opportunities.

APMG’s vision and values express its unrelenting commitment to serving its audiences today and for generations to come.

Vision: We will be the leader in creating trusted and meaningful listening experiences with and for curious people.

Values: We focus on audiences. We listen. We are leaders. We are inclusive. LISTEN IN: We act courageously. We build trust. click below to play

Chief Executive Officer, American Public Media Group 3 THE OPPORTUNITY

APMG is seeking a dynamic, inspirational leader to serve LISTEN IN: as its CEO. click below to play

Only the third CEO in APMG’s history, this is a rare opportunity to take the helm of an organization impacting millions of lives. The CEO will lead the organization’s transformation in a rapidly changing media landscape, with an opportunity to have meaningful impact at the individual, community and national level.

Reporting to the APMG/MPR Board of Trustees, the CEO will provide vision and leadership for APMG in service of its mission and is responsible for the overall strategic, financial and cultural success of the organization.

Chief Executive Officer, American Public Media Group 4 THE OPPORTUNITY

Key responsibilities of the CEO include, among others: LISTEN IN: Strategic Leadership: • Ensure the position of APMG as a leader in the evolving media landscape, SCPR / LAist INVESTIGATIVE consistently setting the tone for overall excellence. STUCK: INSIDE CALIFORNIA’S • Serve as a thought leader and provide innovative leadership to grow and HOUSING CRISIS guide APMG’s relevance and impact in its next chapter. • Lead the Board and team in identifying and implementing strategic initiatives that expand APMG’s capacity to serve audiences.

Operating Leadership: • Provide ultimate leadership for all aspects of operations of a complex, multi-division organization, including financial oversight of a $126 million annual operating budget and $191 million endowment. I support MPR/APMG • Ensure that long-range plans are in place and that organizational resources “because it injects are efficiently deployed to meet APMG’s mission over the long term. thoughtful and well Human Leadership: • Lead and develop a world-class, high-performing team of 700 national and informed news about international employees. what is going on in • Continue to evolve APMG’s culture, specifically as it relates to equity, inclusion, diversity and access, to be aligned with the communities APMG Minnesota, the U.S. and serves as well as being an important driver of overall business success. globally into my day. Fundraising & Revenue Generation: • Serve as the leading voice and external face of APMG. This allows me to be an • Ensure successful fundraising from individuals, corporations and informed and confident foundations, and others. • Generate new sources of revenue by creatively and strategically expanding participant in the and deepening the existing donor base. Expand and develop fundraising American democratic opportunities through new and ongoing strategic partnerships. Direct reports to the CEO include the leaders of APM and MPR, as well as experience." the leads for Strategy, Philanthropic Development, Marketing & Audience – Nii-Ayite Quaye, APMG & Development, Technology, Human Resources, Finance, General Counsel & MPR Board Member Corporate Development.

Chief Executive Officer, American Public Media Group 5 CANDIDATE PROFILE

The ideal candidate will have the following professional and personal qualities, skills and characteristics: Living in a world “where much of our Understanding of & Passion for the Power of Public Media Audience-driven and continuously redefining the nature of public media. media consumption The CEO will have a passionate belief in APMG’s mission and an understanding and engagement is of how empowering, educating, entertaining and connecting audiences can enhance communities and contribute to building an active and informed driven by the clickbait community and democracy. and the chyrons, it’s • Strong, collaborative and empathetic leader with an ability to build a sense of shared purpose; refreshing that MPR is • Experience in mission-based and complex organizations, from funding to mission delivery; driven by critical • Has an understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing media thinking and creative and public media in particular, including the digital revolution and evolving audience/customer focus, new revenue models and practices; journalism." • Leads by example;

• Unquestioned integrity, ethics and values. - Shawntera Hardy, MPR Board Member

Chief Executive Officer, American Public Media Group 6 CANDIDATE PROFILE

Strategic and Visionary Enterprise Leader Transformational & Inspirational People Leader Entrepreneurial and savvy by nature; disciplined in practice. A thoughtful, transparent, decisive leader.

The CEO will be a courageous and visionary leader with A confident leader, the CEO brings the experience and a track record of creativity and strategic agility that can wisdom to lead the organization and its constituents evolve and adapt APMG to the rapidly changing media through a period of intense change. environment and world. • Ability to lead and manage a large, talented and • Inherently curious; diverse team; • Proven ability to drive sustainable change; • Clear and authentic communicator who creates trust • Demonstrated openness to big and creative ideas to and accountability. evolve and diversify portfolio and offerings; • Culture-builder and shaper; • Ability to inspire others to see new horizons, and work • An ability to set a unified tone across all areas of the collaboratively to achieve goals; organization, while simultaneously allowing each • Experience and disciplined approach to elevating the entity to celebrate its unique value and culture; profile and brand recognition of an organization. • Focused on guiding and inspiring team members’ growth and development; Commitment to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and • Ability to establish priorities, goals and timelines to Access achieve quantifiable and qualitative outcomes. Authentically fosters, respects and celebrates varied perspectives. Business Acumen and Strategic Agility A focused yet nimble and results-driven leader. The CEO will have a rich understanding of and belief in the power of celebrating and advancing equity, inclusion, The CEO will be a dynamic, mission-focused leader with diversity and access at all levels, internally and externally. strong business acuity and track record of successfully • Track record of leading a cultural transformation; managing complex organizations. • Experience and expertise in advocating and advancing • Financial acumen; equity, inclusion, diversity and access; • Expertise in evolving and building sustainable revenue • Recognizes and prioritizes diversity as a strategic models; business imperative; • Ability to identify, analyze and execute on • Embraces and encourages content creation that opportunities for organic growth as well as strategic authentically represents and elevates all voices in the acquisitions; communities APMG serves; • Experience with strong governing board partnership • Commitment and ability to attract, retain and develop and best practices. diverse talent – specifically women and people of color.

Chief Executive Officer, American Public Media Group 7 CANDIDATE PROFILE

Ambassador and Relationship Builder A committed advocate for APMG, unwavering in fostering collaboration, We support APMG partnerships and support to advance the mission. “because we care about A highly visible leader, the CEO will develop trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Board members, donors, the pursuit of truth, community members, team members and other allies. • A proactive and effective fundraiser; informed thinking in • An ability to represent APMG in the regional and national business, active communities, government and civic arenas; • Comfortable, credible and effective at conveying APMG’s mission and and the power of music vision to a broad range of constituents; in our lives. • Builds a robust network of relationships. ” – Liwanag Ojala, APMG & MPR Board Member

Chief Executive Officer, American Public Media Group 8 CONTACT

Koya Partners, the executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven search, has been exclusively retained for this engagement. Alison P. Ranney, LISTEN IN: Maureen Alphonse-Charles, Cheryl Stevens and Alison Salisbury are leading this Classical Music from APM search. To make recommendations or to express interest in the role please email [email protected]. All nominations, inquiries, and discussions will Classical Kids Storytime be considered strictly confidential.

APMG is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages expressions of interest from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ leaders.

About Koya Partners

Koya Partners, a member of the Diversified Search Group, is a leading executive search and strategic advising firm dedicated to connecting exceptionally talented people with mission-driven clients. Our founding philosophy—The Right Person in the Right Place Can Change the World—guides our work as we partner with nonprofits & NGOs, institutions of higher education, responsible businesses, and social enterprises in local communities and around the world.

Koya is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to creating an environment and team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, styles, and experiences. We encourage all to apply because we believe a diversity of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone.

For more information about Koya Partners, visitwww.koyapartners.com .

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APMG’s Primary Operating Divisions: Leaders in their Fields

Minnesota Public Radio

Founded in 1967, Minnesota Public Radio (“MPR”) has grown to We support MPR be one of the nation’s premier public media enterprises, producing " programming for radio, digital and live audiences, operating a regional, because, by listening, 46-station radio network serving nearly all of Minnesota and parts of surrounding states, and reaching more than 1 million listeners each we learn something week and millions more on digital, social and mobile platforms. new every day that A beloved cultural icon in Minnesota, MPR provides a shared experience for listeners across the state. With strong Board and inspires and connects community support, MPR recently completed a $100 million capital campaign, demonstrating tremendous audience loyalty and continued us more deeply to our financial strength. community, and MPR offers three distinct broadcast and streaming services: MPR News – the #1 radio station in Minnesota as of December 2020; Classical because we believe MPR; and The Current®. MPR is helping to solve

American Public Media the big problems in the

Reaching 19 million listeners each week through nearly 1,000 only way that will work stations, American Public Media (“APM”) is a premier producer and distributor of public radio programming. APM is the largest producer - by engaging diverse and distributor of classical music programming in the United States, combining multi-regional station operations, national content creation voices in challenging and distribution in one organization. discussions supported Among APM’s award-winning portfolio of more than 20 national programs are the BBC World Service, Marketplace®, Marketplace by the facts." Morning Report, Make Me Smart, In the Dark, Marketplace®, The – Libby Hlavka, MPR Board Member Splendid Table®, and special coverage from APM Reports.

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Southern California Public Radio

Southern California Public Radio (“SCPR”) is an affiliate of APMG. It is a member-supported public media network that operates across the Southern California region, reaching from Santa Barbara down to Los Angeles and Orange Counties, and out to the Coachella Valley through KPCC (public radio) and LAist (online and digital media). Reaching 800,000 listeners every week, KPCC is the most listened-to public radio news service in Southern California and serves the diverse communities of Southern California with award-winning local news coverage as well as with the most NPR (National Public Radio) content available anywhere in the region.

The mission of SCPR is to strengthen the civic and cultural bonds that unite Southern California’s diverse communities by providing the highest quality news and information service through radio and other interactive media. SCPR serves as a public forum that engages its audiences in an ongoing dialogue and exploration of issues, events and cultures in the region and in the world, seeking to provide greater understanding and new perspectives to the people of these communities and their leaders.

SCPR has an independent board, responsible for oversight of SCPR’s business and operations. The APMG board has governance oversight of SCPR Board membership and other significant matters, including budget and material financial transactions. APMG also provides administrative, financial and human resources support services to SCPR.

Chief Executive Officer, American Public Media Group 11 A HISTORY OF APMG A History of APMG 1967

1967 1967 Minnesot a Public Radio® began broadcasting as KSJR FM, from Saint John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota. Founder Bill Kling serves as first CEO. 1969 Created the Radio Talking Book, the nation’s first closed- 1969 1971 circuit reading network for the blind and vision-impaired, in cooperation with Minnesota State Services for the Blind. 1873

1975 Began distribution of A Prairie Home Companion nationally – it quickly became one of public radio’s most 1977 Became the US importer for news programming from the beloved and celebrated programs. British Broadcasting Corporation and the Canadian 1979 1979 Broadcasting Corporation. 1980 1981

1982 1983 Founded American Public Radio - now Public Radio International — as a subsidiary for the national distribution Founded Minnesota News Network (subsequently 1983 of station-based programming. 1985 The MNN Radio Networks), a for-profit radio service providing news, weather and farm reports 1987 to commercial radio stations in the region.

1987 Created an effective corporate structure for a 1989 nonprofit organization, with American Public Media Group as the nonprofit parent support organization 1991 and Greenspring Company as a taxable for profit Purchased 99.5 FM (now KSJN 99.5 FM) and 1990 holding company, thereby protecting and fully separated classical music from news & enhancing Minnesota Public Radio. 1993 information programming.

1995 Sold Rivertown Trading Company to the Target 1995 Corporation for $124 million, adding $85.6 million to Created Classical 24® and began its distribution to public 1997 permanent endowment and $20 million to an now the nation’s most radio stations. C24 is -listened-to Opportunities Fund. classical music radio service. 1999 1998

2000 2001 Created a new nonprofit organization as part of the APM 2000 Group, Southern California Public Radio (SCPR), to Acquired Marketplace Productions, producer of Marketplace 2003 ® ® operate KPCC 89.3 FM in Pasadena. Morning Report and Marketplace , radio’s most successful business news programs. The Marketplace programs now reach a combined 2004 2005 national audience of 10 million weekly listeners.

Combined national program 2007 Launched The Current ® as the third regional 2005 production and distribution 2006 program service after purchasing 89.3 FM in activities under one roof with a 2009 the Twin Cities and 88.7 FM in Rochester. new name – American Public Completed a $56 million Capital Campaign Media – building a more direct and completed construction and moved into connection to radio stations and an expanded and renewed Broadcast 2010 listeners. Center in downtown Saint Paul. 2013 2011 Bill Kling retired as CEO on June 30. Jon 2012 McTaggart named new CEO. APM secured five-year strategic relationship 2015 with BBC and rights to distribute BBC World Service in US. 2017 APM Reports investigative journalism series “In The Dark” cited in appeal to U.S. Supreme Court, overturning 2019 APMG opens The Glen Nelson Center, conviction of Curtis Flowers who is released from death 2018 a center for innovation and row in Mississippi and leaves prison. entrepreneurs. 2020 2021 MPR News is #1 rated station in Minneapolis/St. Paul Completed record-breaking Inspired By You 2020 metro. Capital Campaign, raising $98.3 million on goal of $75 million. 2021

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ABOUT MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA

A unique Midwestern state, Minnesota’s core urban hub contains Minneapolis and St. Paul, nicknamed the Twin Cities and built around the Mississippi River.

The Twin Cities region is home to 3.3 million people and includes everything from vibrant suburbs and bustling urban neighborhoods to small towns and family farms. The area is well known for world-class cultural offerings, including outstanding and award-winning art, theater and restaurants, as well as the best airport, medical resources, parks and natural beauty around. In addition, Minneapolis has five major professional sports franchises and multiple college and university campuses. Minneapolis has 11 city sectors making up 84 neighborhoods and Saint Paul is comprised of 18 distinct neighborhood communities—each part of town with its own style.

The business community in the Minneapolis St. Paul region is home to 12 fortune 500 corporations and a dedicated civic, business and creative community, flowing deep with tradition, wide with talent and diversity and strong with economic and cultural vitality. The region has a unique culture, teeming with leaders with a combination of humility, substance and self- awareness.

Minnesota’s standard of living index is among the highest in the United States, and the state is among the best-educated in the nation. In recent decades its economy has diversified, shifting from traditional industries such as agriculture and resource extraction to services and finance. Specifically, the resilient and diverse economy includes agriculture, food processing, computing, printing and publishing, large- and small-scale manufacturing, healthcare, arts and entertainment as well as medical instruments, education and finance.

According to Greater MSP, Minneapolis Saint Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership, the region is ranked #1 in its peer set for overall workforce participation and an unemployment rate among the lowest in the nation. In 2019, Minnesota was also deemed the most charitable state in the U.S.

Following last summer’s civil unrest and protests, community leaders are working with urgency to address inequities and strengthen the overall community. The Greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul region is home to talented and courageous people of all backgrounds and identities – people who are passionate and driven to make the region a more equitable place for all.

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