Description & Requirements Executive Director- Remote The Hollywood Professional Association (HPA) is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the needs, interests, and policies of professionals throughout the media and entertainment industry. We are seeking a strategic, collaborative, and industry-connected
Executive Director to serve as our senior executive leader.
This role works closely with the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, staff, volunteers, members, and industry partners to advance HPA's mission, strengthen member value, and ensure operational excellence.
Best-in-Class Benefits and Culture: We value our employees' time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by a competitive compensation of $150,000-$175,000 depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including:
- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided
- Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching
- Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection
- Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered
- Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off, flexible schedule, and remote work choices provided
Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.
To thrive/succeed as the Executive Director, you should have: - Proven executive leadership experience within a nonprofit, association, or member-based organization
- Strong strategic planning, governance, and organizational management skills
- Experience working with boards of directors and executive committees
- Demonstrated financial management and budgeting expertise
- Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Experience managing staff, consultants, and organizational operations
- Strong communication, public speaking, and brand ambassador skills
- Knowledge of the media and entertainment industry preferred
Your responsibilities as the Executive Director will include: - Develop and execute HPA's multi-year strategic roadmap
- Identify and pursue industry partnerships, collaborations, and revenue opportunities
- Serve as HPA's representative at industry, government, and community events
- Support the Board of Directors through planning, governance, and policy development
- Lead annual budgeting, financial oversight, and vendor management
- Ensure sound financial controls and organizational accountability
- Direct daily organizational operations and staff management
- Oversee hiring, onboarding, employee development, and performance management
- Establish systems for program delivery, reporting, and organizational effectiveness
- Provide executive oversight of advisory councils and committees
- Guide execution of the annual Tech Retreat and other HPA programs and events
- Oversee venue planning and contract management for future events
Lead the future of the media and entertainment industry through visionary nonprofit leadership. If you are a visionary leader who excels at strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, operational excellence, and mission-driven leadership, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to guide the future of the Hollywood Professional Association.
We anticipate that the application window will close in 60 days.
