DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Arizona State University; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona PBS in Phoenix seeks a Director of Content to translate our strategy into impactful storytelling across broadcast, digital and social platforms. You will guide experienced producers, champion innovative approaches, and ensure programming serves communities while upholding editorial integrity.

As a senior leader, you will oversee content planning, production workflows, and audience insights, managing budgets and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver on strategic priorities and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Experience leading content teams and overseeing editorial direction in public media or broadcasting recommended.

Responsibilities

• Translate Arizona PBS's content strategy into actionable plans for local storytelling across broadcast, digital and social platforms.
• Lead day-to-day planning, development, production and distribution of short-form and long-form content, ensuring alignment with priorities and audience needs.
• Manage the content calendar, balance immediate programming with long-term priorities, special initiatives and opportunities.
• Directly supervise and develop content producers and the Producer/Social Media Manager, providing direction and growth opportunities.
• Lead day-to-day production operations for local and national projects, coordinating producing, editing and delivery workflows within budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Content Strategy

Audience Engagement

Editorial Leadership

Storytelling

Project Management

Budgeting

Analytics

Public Media

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Monday.com

Job description

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

Join the award-winning Arizona PBS team as our next Director of Content and help shape how we tell stories that inform, engage and inspire audiences across Arizona.

Working closely with the Senior Director of Content, the Director of Content translates Arizona PBS's content strategy into impactful storytelling across broadcast, digital and social platforms. As a key leader on the content team, you will guide experienced producers and content creators, champion innovative approaches to storytelling, and ensure our programming reflects the interests, needs and the communities we serve.

This is a leadership role, you will deliver through your team, setting the standard for storytelling while developing the producers who create it.

This role combines strategic thinking with day-to-day leadership. You will oversee content planning, guide production and distribution workflows, identify emerging opportunities, and use audience insights to strengthen engagement and expand our reach. From developing new storytelling formats to optimizing how content reaches audiences on different platforms, you will help Arizona PBS evolve how we serve our community while upholding the editorial integrity and public service mission that define public media.

The ideal candidate is an editorially strong, collaborative leader who knows how to turn big-picture priorities into effective execution, empower creative teams, and balance innovation with sound judgment, resources and results.

To be considered, applicants must submit a complete application that includes:

• Resume
• Links to relevant work samples demonstrating content, storytelling or production experience

Position Salary Range:

• $95,000 - $110,000 annually; DOE

Content Strategy, Editorial Leadership and Audience Engagement

• Translate Arizona PBS's content strategy into actionable plans for local storytelling across broadcast, digital and social platforms.
• Lead the day-to-day planning, development, production and distribution of short-form and long-form content, ensuring projects align with organizational priorities and audience needs.
• Manage the content calendar, balancing immediate programming needs with long-term editorial priorities, special initiatives and emerging opportunities.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Directly supervise, mentor and develop content producers and the Producer/Social Media Manager, providing clear direction, constructive feedback and opportunities for professional growth.

Production and Operational Management

• Lead day-to-day production operations for local and national projects, coordinating producing, editing and delivery workflows to keep projects on schedule and within approved budgets.
• Guide platform-specific social storytelling for Arizona PBS programs and series, working within the station’s overall social media and brand strategy.

Core Competencies and Leadership Expectations

Success in this role requires both strong performance and a commitment to the collaborative, inclusive culture of Arizona PBS. The Director of Content is expected to:

• Lead with integrity: Model sound judgment, accountability and the highest standards of professional and editorial conduct.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success supervising, mentoring and developing creative or editorial staff.
• Strong understanding of public media standards, editorial independence and underwriting guidelines, including restrictions on pay-for-play arrangements.
• Experience in public media or broadcasting, including familiarity with PBS distribution and content delivery partners such as PBS, PBS Digital Studios (PBSd), NETA and APT, as applicable.
• Experience managing local, statewide, multi-organization or collaborative content initiatives.
• Knowledge of social media strategy, platform-specific storytelling and editorial standards for news and public affairs content.
• Experience developing or overseeing content for both traditional broadcast and digital-first formats, including vertical video.
• Proven project management and budgeting skills, including production scheduling, expense tracking, invoice approval and vendor coordination.
• Experience using audience analytics and performance metrics to inform content strategy and distribution decisions.
• Experience contributing content data, impact reporting or other materials for grant applications and funding proposals.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Monday.com or comparable project management platforms, and professional video editing software such as Final Cut Pro.

Department Statement:

Arizona PBS is an essential community institution that informs, engages and inspires audiences through trusted journalism, educational programming, original productions and meaningful community partnerships. As a service of Arizona State University, Arizona PBS connects people with ideas, perspectives and stories that deepen understanding of our state and the world.

Join a team committed to public service, creative excellence and the power of storytelling to make a difference.

Driving Requirement:

This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver's license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

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Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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