Director, Public Media Programming

Montclair State University; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Montclair State University is seeking a Programming Director to lead NJ PBS’s strategic programming across broadcast, streaming, and digital channels from Montclair, NJ. The role emphasizes locally produced, community-driven content and collaboration with PBS and national partners to reflect New Jersey’s diversity.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in video content, program scheduling, and regulatory compliance, plus leadership experience guiding a multi-platform programming team.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of professional experience in the communications, media, or related industry.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and creating video-based content.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and commissioning of locally produced content, with focus on underserved New Jersey communities.
• Develop programming strategy balancing national PBS content with locally produced and acquired programming.
• Plan and manage the station's broadcast and streaming schedules, including prime time, daytime, and overnight blocks.
• Serve as the primary station liaison to PBS National for programming acquisitions, underwriting content, and compliance with PBS editorial standards.
• Use ratings data and audience research to evaluate programming performance and guide scheduling decisions.
• Coordinate all programming for multiple platforms, including on-demand libraries, streaming channels, and YouTube presences.
• Manage the programming department budget, including content acquisition, licensing fees, and production underwriting.
• Supervise programming staff and ensure FCC content requirements including E/I and closed-captioning standards.

Skills

Leadership

Content development

Broadcast scheduling

FCC knowledge

Ratings analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or communications

Tools

PBS catalog knowledge

Nielsen ratings data

Broadcast programming systems

Job description

Montclair State University is seeking a Programming Director to lead NJ PBS’s strategic programming across broadcast, streaming, and digital channels from Montclair, NJ. The role emphasizes locally produced, community-driven content and collaboration with PBS and national partners to reflect New Jersey’s diversity.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in video content, program scheduling, and regulatory compliance, plus leadership experience guiding a multi-platform programming team.