The IPTC is seeking a new Managing Director to replace Michael Steidl, who is retiring in mid-2018. The ideal candidate will have experience working in news technology, promoting organizations, and managing non-profits or membership groups. The position can be full-time or part-time. The IPTC Board will begin reviewing applications on December 1st, and the planned start date for the new Managing Director is May 1st, 2018. Candidates should email a letter of interest, CV, and references.

1. IPTC Managing Director Search
Stuart Myles * Chairman of the Board * 8th November 2017
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2. Michael Steidl to Retire 2018
• After 15 years of service to IPTC, Michael is retiring
– https://iptc.org/news/michael-steidl-retiring-mid-2018/
• The IPTC seeks our next Managing Director
– https://iptc.org/documents/new-managing-director-iptc/
• Please share this opportunity widely
– Questions? Ask Michael office@iptc.org or Stuart chair@iptc.org
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3. Discussion of New
Managing Director Role
• Opportunity to explain the approach to Membership
– We recognize not everyone is present at this meeting
– Not intended to be a scientific survey
• Search for new Managing Director is a chance to reflect
– On the Managing Director role
– On the role of IPTC within the news and media industry
• Helpful to Board to gather feedback and suggestions
– Feel free to discuss with Board members privately, if you prefer
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4. IPTC Managing Director
The Managing Director, working with
the Board and Membership, seeks to broaden adoption
of IPTC standards, to maximize information sharing
between members and to collaborate with partners
across the news and media industry.
The ideal applicant will have a strong record of working
with news technology, presenting a positive image of an
organization and administering a membership or non
profit organization.
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5. Responsibilities 1/2
• Provide strategic advice to the Board and Chair so
that they have accurate information about
membership concerns, industry trends and the
organization’s future
• Stay current on business and technical issues
affecting the news and media industries
• Act as the prime public representative of the IPTC, in
ways that strengthen its profile in the news and
media industry
• Provide regular updates to the membership on IPTC
work
• Develop membership retention and growth
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6. Responsibilities 2/2
• Oversee the organization’s marketing and
communication efforts, including its online presence –
iptc.org and Twitter accounts.
• Manage the business affairs of the IPTC, including
developing and monitoring the annual budget,
overseeing the company accounts and ensuring the
organization complies with all relevant regulations
and legal requirements
• Coordinate the work of consultants and third party
vendors
• Support the development of technical standards,
including participating in the working group meetings
and conference calls, as needed
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7. Requirements
• Fluency in written and spoken English, with other
languages a plus
• Experience in planning, organizing and running events
• Knowledge of technological trends in the news and media
industries
• Experience working with nonprofit, membership
organizations or standards bodies
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation
skills
• Ability to work from your own office, with travel to
international meetings a few times a year
• Demonstrated diplomacy and consensus-building skills
• Experience in business management – including legal
compliance
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8. Applying
• The Managing Director of the IPTC is a challenging
and rewarding role. We have some flexibility to tailor
the position to suit the ideal candidate, including
considering making this either a full time or part time
position.
• The planned start date for the new Managing Director
is 1st May 2018.
• Applicants should email a letter of interest,
curriculum vitae and contact information for three
references to office@iptc.org.
• We will start considering applications on 1st December
2017.
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9. Discussion
• Full time vs part time?
– Many people don’t realize that the current role is part time!
• Balance of work between detailed technical work and
communication?
• What are the challenges and duties of the IPTC?
– What is the role of standards in the age of the “frightful five”?
– Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft
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10. IPTC Managing Director
https://iptc.org/documents/new-managing-director-iptc/
• The ideal applicant
– a strong record of working with news technology
– presenting a positive image of an organization
– administering a membership or non profit organization
• Some flexibility to tailor the position
– Including considering making this either full time or part time
– Planned start date is 1st May 2018
• The Board will start considering applications on 1st December 2017
– Email a letter of interest, CV and three references
to office@iptc.org.
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