Vice President of Operations & Growth

Job Description

Job Description

Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded media and technology company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea : enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video, unique experiences, and product solutions. Blavity Inc. has evolved into a market leader for Black media, reaching 250 million users per month through our growing brand portfolio, including Blavity, Blavity360º, AfroTech, Talent Infusion, 21Ninety, Travel Noire, Home & Texture, and Blavity House Party. Our Blavity, Inc. employee community is composed of passionate, energetic, and culturally conscious individuals working together to deliver value to each other, the company, and our clients. We are always searching for new additions to our community that will help us continue to scale, contribute meaningfully to our culture, and advance our strategic direction.

Job Summary :

The Vice President of Operations & Growth, Blavity Inc. will be a senior executive responsible for scaling operations, leading new initiatives, and strengthening the company’s resilience. This leader will bring operational rigor, the ability to launch and scale cross-functional projects, and the judgment to proactively identify and recommend opportunities for innovation once fully embedded in the organization.

In addition to driving operational excellence across the company, the VP will also lead founder-prioritized initiatives such as expanding into health or growing our consumer revenue. The role will require working across departments, filling gaps where needed, and ensuring new initiatives are integrated effectively into existing teams and systems.

Reports to the CEO with close collaboration with our Chief Business Officer / Chief Financial Officer and SVP of Live Events.

Responsibilities :

• Strategic Growth & Innovation

Lead high-priority initiatives such as expanding into health or growing our consumer revenue models

Take ownership of business functions, teams or initiatives that require strategic transformation, stronger monetization, or improved systems

Fill in the gaps between departments during the launch of new programs, clarifying roles and responsibilities across existing teams

Design and contribute to performance frameworks for accountability (OKRs & KPIs)

Drive continuous improvement across workflows, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration

Measures of Success :

Qualifications :

10+ years of experience in operations, strategy, or growth leadership roles

Prior experience in media / publishing, revenue operations, management consulting, private equity, venture capital, or a high-growth startup (Series B+) strongly preferred

Technical fluency and comfort with digital platforms, subscription models, and AI-driven tools.

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