Director, Public Media Programming & Originals

Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting Network, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Public Media, Inc. seeks a Director of Programming & Independent Productions in Denver to lead strategy across local broadcast and digital platforms.

You will oversee program acquisitions, guide independent productions, and align content with audience needs and FCC/public media standards. This role focuses on pipeline development, partnerships, and long-term strategic value, reporting to the Chief Experience Officer and collaborating across departments to ensure a consistent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 5–7 years in media production or content management.
• Hands-on production experience with field production and original content development.
• Strong editorial judgment; knowledge of public broadcasting values and FCC regulations.
• Leadership experience; ability to manage deadlines and build teams.
• Proficiency with audience measurement tools to inform strategies.

Responsibilities

• Set broadcast and digital streaming strategy; determine schedules and analyze audience data.
• Lead independent production partnerships and secure funding and distribution opportunities.
• Oversee content acquisition and licensing; manage vendor relationships.
• Supervise the Programming team and drive performance evaluations.
• Develop departmental budgets and coordinate with philanthropy and membership for revenue initiatives.
• Collaborate across Marketing, Journalism, and Technology to ensure quality and branding.

Skills

Audience analytics

Leadership

Editorial judgment

Strategic programming

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

PBS programming experience

Tools

Nielsen

Google Analytics

DOMO

Job description

Rocky Mountain Public Media, Inc. seeks a Director of Programming & Independent Productions in Denver to lead strategy across local broadcast and digital platforms.

You will oversee program acquisitions, guide independent productions, and align content with audience needs and FCC/public media standards. This role focuses on pipeline development, partnerships, and long-term strategic value, reporting to the Chief Experience Officer and collaborating across departments to ensure a consistent