Director of Content: Lead Strategic Public Media Storytelling

Current Newspaper; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona PBS is seeking a Director of Content to lead and elevate storytelling across broadcast, digital and social platforms. You will translate content strategy into high‑impact local and national work, guiding producers and the social media manager while upholding editorial integrity.

The role blends strategic oversight with day‑to‑day leadership to expand reach and engagement. The ideal candidate combines editorial excellence with collaborative leadership, strong judgment, and a track record

Qualifications

• Executive leadership experience in content teams and editorial decision‑making.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into actionable storytelling plans.
• Strong understanding of public media standards and independence.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day development, production and distribution of content across platforms.
• Guide a team of producers and social media managers to deliver high‑quality work.
• Analyze audience data to inform editorial decisions and growth strategies.
• Manage budgets, calendars and partnerships for local and national projects.
• Collaborate with departments to align priorities and maximize impact.

Skills

Leadership

Editorial standards

Audience analytics

Project management

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Cross‑department collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalency acceptable

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Monday.com

Job description

Arizona PBS is seeking a Director of Content to lead and elevate storytelling across broadcast, digital and social platforms. You will translate content strategy into high‑impact local and national work, guiding producers and the social media manager while upholding editorial integrity.

The role blends strategic oversight with day‑to‑day leadership to expand reach and engagement. The ideal candidate combines editorial excellence with collaborative leadership, strong judgment, and a track record