Director of Content Partnerships

ROME GROUP; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 88,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community media institution seeks a Director of Content Partnerships to oversee content collaborations and community engagement efforts. This role requires strong leadership skills and a strategic mindset to cultivate partnerships that enhance content offerings. The ideal candidate will manage a team, negotiate contracts, and ensure effective content delivery aligned with public service goals. This position supports a hybrid work schedule, promoting flexibility while focusing on impactful community engagement.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in Journalism, Media, Production, or Communications.
• Experience leading teams and managing partnerships.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience in contract management.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development of content collaborations.
• Negotiate partnership terms and manage project timelines.
• Supervise producer/reporters and coordinate partnerships.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Negotiation

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Media, or Communications

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Microsoft 365

Job description

Nine PBS: Director of Content Partnerships

Who We Are: As an essential community institution, Nine PBS magnifies and deepens understanding of our community to help our region flourish. We convene meaningful conversations, we share thought-provoking content, and we host events that engage and inspire our region. Our unique facilities and connections offer opportunities for memorable experiences for audiences of all ages.

Our History: We are a community-licensed public media station. For 70 years, we have been a foundational pillar in the St. Louis community by providing trusted, community-centered content and resources. Our core purpose is to magnify and deepen understanding of our community to help our region flourish.

Our Values: Nine PBS is rooted in our four values: Community, Trust, Equity, and Learning. These guide every aspect of our work – both in how we interact with one another as teammates, as well as how we engage with the community.

Our Culture: Nine PBS is an equal opportunity employer with a leadership team and culture that prioritizes a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

Our Team: One of our strategic goals is to create and sustain a positive, high-performing, and connected culture that prioritizes the well-being and belonging of every member of our team. Get to know the amazing individuals you will be working alongside if you are selected for this position: https://www.ninepbs.org/ourteam/.

Position Description: The Director of Content Partnerships leads a new, exciting effort for Nine PBS known as the Media Collective, which brings together Nine PBS producers and resources with media outlets, independent journalists, and content creators to collaborate on issues impacting the St. Louis region. Working alongside the Senior Director of Content and Vice President & Chief Content Officer, this position leads the strategic development of external content collaborations, manages the content pipeline from inception to completion, and ensures the goals of the Collective are in alignment with helping the St. Louis region flourish. This position directly supervises producer/reporters and works cross-functionally to integrate community learnings with innovative storytelling through Nine PBS and partner platforms.

Primary Responsibilities: The following primary responsibilities are vital to successfully meeting the expectations of this position in an effective and efficient manner. This is not an exhaustive list, and areas of focus may fluctuate between the primary and secondary responsibilities, as needed.
-Identify, evaluate, and cultivate strategic partnerships with media outlets, independent journalists, and content creators that align with the goals of Media Collective.
-Lead and supervise producer/reporters, providing guidance and ensuring professional development opportunities.
-Negotiate partnership terms, contracts, and collaboration frameworks with external content creators, publishers, and media organizations.
-Manage partnership project timelines, resource allocation, and milestone tracking to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
-Work alongside the Director of Community Engagement to identify community needs for convenings and cultivate a healthy content pipeline.
-Collaborate with Senior Director of Content and Senior Managing -Producer to ensure opportunities for alignment and distribution strategies.
-Develop and implement content and partner strategies that align with Nine PBS audience and platform goals.
-Coordinate partnership content plans for community initiatives in coordination with Community Impact and Evaluation teams.
-Study partnership performance data to recommend shifts in strategy and tactics.
-Provide regular updates and recommendations for partnership implementations across digital and broadcast platforms.
-Work closely with the Senior Manager, Digital Analytics, to understand performance trends, data, and platform effectiveness.
-Collaborate with content team on partnership-driven digital experience opportunities and experiments.

Secondary Responsibilities: These are additional activities that are expected to be performed with this position.
-Serve on the Nine PBS Operations team, contributing to a collaborative cross-departmental environment.
-Maintain PBS Editorial Guidelines and Standards.
-Ensure partnership content is diversified and meets target audiences where they are.
-Understand industry-wide partnership trends and changes to determine timely calibration/recalibration for Nine PBS.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree is optimal alongside 7-10 years of experience in Journalism, Media, Production, Communications, or other related fields. Demonstrated experience leading teams. Experience in community engagement or audience development preferred. Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other MS Office applications, project management tools, and Microsoft 365.
-Proven track record of successfully managing complex partnerships and multi-stakeholder projects.
-Strong negotiation skills and experience with contract management.
Ability to anticipate challenges and recommend solutions in partnership contexts.
-Efficient project management skills with experience in partnership coordination and holding staff accountable to timelines and deliverables.
-Effective problem-solving skills in collaborative environments.
-Ability to handle multiple partnership projects, with a focus on detail and follow-up.
-Highly organized team player who is committed to the mission of Nine PBS.
-Must meet deadlines, stay organized, and think strategically about partnership opportunities.

Hybrid Schedule: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule, typically working 2-3 days in office each week, while maintaining open and clear communication with supervisor. On-site work is expected for team meetings, monthly staff meetings, key organizational events, and partner meetings. Must be present and representative for content partnerships team, where needed.

Additional Expectations and Core Competencies: Success in this role is not only measured by meeting the expectations outlined above, but also in how the work is performed. The following competencies are required for this role.
-Approach all interactions solution focused.
-Is open to feedback and demonstrates a growth mindset.
-Provide respectful feedback to others, as needed.
-Share knowledge, resources, and expertise openly to support team and organizational success.
-Effectively and proactively communicate important information to supervisor.
-Demonstrate effective time management.
-Demonstrate good judgment.
-Demonstrate effective working relationships with others that are collaborative and welcoming.
-Behave in a professional manner and represent the values of Nine PBS at all times.
-Lead in a manner that fosters trust and confidence among team members and across the organization.
-Delegate, empower, and coach staff to develop to their full potential.
-Establish clear guidelines and expectations to ensure staff efforts align with the organization’s strategic goals.
-Build high-performing and cohesive teams.
-Think and act strategically to advance organizational priority areas.

Application Instructions
Company: Nine PBS
Vacancy Type: Full-Time
Job Location: St Louis, MO, US
Salary Range: $88,000 – $92,000
Application Timeline: June 13 – 27, 2025
Application Process: For a candidate to be considered for employment, the following materials must be submitted as a complete application to [e-mail]:
-Resume
-Cover Letter
-3 Professional References (will not be contacted unless an offer is being made)

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Nine PBS
As an essential community institution, Nine PBS magnifies and deepens understanding of our community to help our region flourish. We tell stories that move us. We meet people where they are the most comfortable consuming content. Nine PBS’s platforms include four distinct broadcast channels (Nine PBS, Nine PBS KIDS, Nine PBS World, and Nine PBS Create), ninepbs.org, social media, the free PBS Video App, streaming services, live and virtual events, and the Public Media Commons. Since 1954, Nine PBS has accepted the community’s invitation into their homes, schools, and businesses. Follow Nine PBS on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.