Public Media Programming Lead — PBS & Streaming

Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting Network, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Public Media, Inc. in Denver seeks a Programming Manager to lead day-to-day scheduling, curation, and acquisition across RMPBS and RMPBS+.

You will collaborate with Membership, Marketing, Technology, and PBS partners to execute programming priorities, manage timelines, and ensure FCC compliance.

The role reports to the Director of RMPBS Programming and Original Productions and requires strong communication and project management.

Qualifications

• Experience at a PBS affiliate or PBS program supplier strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years in television programming, traffic, content strategy, or related fields.
• ProTrack metadata management and MasterControl operations knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of public media programming and audience engagement.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute monthly broadcast schedules for linear channels and RMPBS+.
• Curate PBS, syndicated, and local content to grow engagement.
• Identify acquisition opportunities across linear and streaming platforms.
• Coordinate with PBS and TPS to align national programming and pledge content.
• Monitor RMPBS+ performance and drive platform improvements.
• Maintain programming archives and planning documentation.
• Coordinate weekly programming communications across teams.
• Partner with Journalism to align local productions with the schedule.
• Develop promotional priorities with Marketing, Digital, and Membership.
• Ensure FCC compliance and maintain SOPs.
• Support day-to-day execution with the team.

Skills

PBS experience

Television programming

Traffic operations

Content strategy

Streaming platforms

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

ProTrack

MasterControl

Job description

Rocky Mountain Public Media, Inc. in Denver seeks a Programming Manager to lead day-to-day scheduling, curation, and acquisition across RMPBS and RMPBS+.

You will collaborate with Membership, Marketing, Technology, and PBS partners to execute programming priorities, manage timelines, and ensure FCC compliance.

The role reports to the Director of RMPBS Programming and Original Productions and requires strong communication and project management.