Strategic Public Media Programmer & Scheduler

Rocky Mountain PBS

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 92,000

Full time

31 hours ago

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Job summary

Rocky Mountain Public Media, Denver, seeks a Programming Manager to lead day-to-day execution of programming strategy across Rocky Mountain PBS channels and the RMPBS+ streaming platform, coordinating with Membership, Underwriting, Technology, Journalism, Marketing, Traffic, Production, Local Public, and PBS partners to deliver great public media content.

This role emphasizes scheduling, curation, acquisition support, and operational communications, with responsibilities spanning strategy,

Qualifications

Experience in television programming, traffic operations, content strategy, media operations, streaming platforms, or related fields.
Proficiency in metadata management and programming system administration (ProTrack).
Experience with MasterControl operations, vendor coordination, and technical workflows.
Strong knowledge of public media programming, scheduling, content acquisition, and audience engagement strategies.
Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

Build monthly broadcast schedules and long-term programming plans for RMPBS linear channels and RMPBS+.
Curate and prioritize PBS, syndicated, and local content to grow engagement and support goals.
Identify and recommend acquisition opportunities across linear and streaming platforms.
Liaise with PBS and The Programming Service to track calendars and align national content with station priorities.
Monitor RMPBS+ performance and suggest improvements in collaboration with Local Public.
Maintain programming archives and curation documentation.