John Hess Email & Phone Number

I am a mission-driven public media executive. My style is highly collaborative - I prefer to solve problems as a team rather than on my own in order to leverage the broadest range of expertise. This approach consistently achieves better outcomes. It all starts with the right people. I have built highly functional, high performing stations, nurtured and developed talent, and restructuring when circumstances dictate. I understand how to motivate creative, intelligent people, helping them to do their best work while allowing them to maintain a healthy work-life balance. I am a passionate advocate for public media in all of its platforms and have extensive experience working at a national level representing the interests of small to mid-size media organizations. I understand the complexities of leading an organization from strategic vision to the implementation of focused, results-oriented goals. I have expertise in:* Public Broadcasting* Fundraising* Strategic Planning* Employee Coaching* Community Engagement* Major Donor Relations I am a passionate and energetic leader that is motivated by making an impact.

Listed skills include Journalism, Public Relations, Broadcast, Radio Producing, and 21 others.

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  University Of Iowa

  Broadcasting And Film