Director of Content Strategy & Independent Productions

Rocky Mountain PBS; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Public Media invites a Director, Programming & Independent Productions to shape content strategy across Rocky Mountain PBS and digital platforms. You will oversee acquisitions, partnerships, and audience-focused programming while guiding a diverse team toward impactful storytelling.

Reporting to the Chief Experience Officer, you’ll manage budgets, collaborate with philanthropy and membership, and ensure FCC compliance and public media standards nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 5-7 years in media production or content management.
• PBS programming experience strongly preferred.
• Management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Set broadcast and digital streaming strategy for RMPBS.
• Lead independent production partnerships and guide storytelling.
• Oversee content licensing, investments in partnerships.
• Supervise Programming team and vendor relationships.
• Develop departmental budget and collaborate on grant programs.
• Partner with marketing and other departments to promote content.

Skills

Media production

Content management

Public media

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

5-7 years experience

Tools

Nielsen

Google Analytics

DOMO

Job description

Rocky Mountain Public Media invites a Director, Programming & Independent Productions to shape content strategy across Rocky Mountain PBS and digital platforms. You will oversee acquisitions, partnerships, and audience-focused programming while guiding a diverse team toward impactful storytelling.

Reporting to the Chief Experience Officer, you’ll manage budgets, collaborate with philanthropy and membership, and ensure FCC compliance and public media standards nationwide.