Chief Operating Officer

About Our Organization: Punchbowl News is a news content company founded by Anna Palmer, Jake Sherman, John Bresnahan, and Rachel Schindler, focused on power, people, and politics in Washington. We are looking for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our growing team. Punchbowl News’ primary focus is breaking news about power, the nation’s political leadership and explaining to our audience of political junkies how Washington works. We produce (at least) three newsletters each day, a daily podcast, dozens of events, and more across our growing product suite. Our audience includes members of Congress, high-ranking members of the Biden administration, lobbyists, top-level reporters, media executives, Wall Streeters, tech and Hollywood executives, and everyday political fans.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Status: Full-time Regular

Primary Location: Washington, DC

Job Summary: The COO will manage teams across various functions, including finance, HR, and operations, and will be responsible for ensuring that the company’s day-to-day operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day operations, including managing teams and external contractors across various functions to ensure the company operates efficiently and effectively.
• Work closely with the CEO and other executives to develop and implement business strategies that align with the company’s goals and objectives.
• Identify areas of the business where operational processes can be improved and develop and implement plans to optimize these processes.
• Manage financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring that the company is operating within budgetary constraints.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks to the business, including developing and implementing risk management strategies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and oversee legal and compliance-related matters.
• Act as a key member of the executive team, making critical decisions that impact the company’s growth and success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or related field.
• At least 10+ years of experience in a leadership role, preferably in a startup or high-growth environment.
• Strong operational expertise across various functions, including finance, marketing, HR, and operations.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing business strategies that align with company goals and objectives.
• Excellent leadership, communication, creative thinking and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and adapt to changing business environments.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and passion for building and growing businesses.

Compensation & Benefits: $150,000 to $300,000, does not include health benefits, 401K, annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on scope, work experience and relevant skills.

In addition to salary, Punchbowl News is pleased to offer other benefits:

• Punchbowl News offers a 401K plan and employer-matching contributions after six months of employment.
• Punchbowl News offers robust health insurance (medical, dental and vision).
• Punchbowl News covers health insurance premiums for individuals and any qualified family members.
• Punchbowl News offers a generous and fair vacation policy with 20 days (excluding federal holidays and office-wide closures).
• Punchbowl News offers an additional two weeks of Punchbowl News wide-office vacation (end of August, end of December).
• Punchbowl News offers birth parents up to five consecutive months (20 weeks) of paid leave at full salary. Partners or non-birth parents are eligible for a total of 12 weeks of paid leave.
• Punchbowl News offers opportunities for learning and development through programs, classes and regular internal training sessions.

This job is based in Washington D.C.

Punchbowl News is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. We understand the importance of fostering a workplace where every individual is valued, respected, and can contribute their best work. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to hiring the best talent for the role and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups in tech to apply. Our commitment to inclusion drives our innovation and success.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Online Audio and Video Media

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