Strategic VP, Programming & Independent Productions

Rocky Mountain PBS

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 131,000 - 145,000

Full time

23 hours ago
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Job summary

Rocky Mountain Public Media (RMPBS) seeks a senior executive to lead Programming and Independent Productions, guiding content strategy for local broadcasts and digital platforms. The role oversees acquisitions, production partnerships, and audience-driven decision making within FCC and public media standards.

The Vice President will direct studio operations, budgeting, and cross-department collaboration, while developing leaders and sustaining long-term value for RMPBS audience engagement.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in programming, content strategy, or media with leadership.
  • Hands-on production experience and fluency in production workflows and budgets.
  • Strong editorial judgment aligned with public broadcasting values and FCC rules.
  • Proven leadership of cross-functional creative, programming and operations teams.
  • Experience using audience data to guide programming decisions (Nielsen, GA, DOMO).

Responsibilities

  • Set broadcast and streaming strategy; determine schedules and maximize viewership and digital engagement.
  • Lead independent production partnerships from concept to funding and completion.
  • Oversee content acquisitions, licensing, and distributor relationships.
  • Guide Studio Engagement Strategy and Operations at the Buell Public Media Center.
  • Manage senior leaders and programming teams; hire and evaluate staff; drive continuous improvement.
  • Develop and manage budgets across programming and operations; collaborate on fundraising and grants.
  • Collaborate across Marketing, Journalism, Membership, and Technology to align priorities.

Skills

Leadership
Audience analytics
Editorial judgment
Cross-functional collaboration
Strategic content planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Nielsen
Google Analytics
DOMO

Job description

Rocky Mountain Public Media (RMPBS) seeks a senior executive to lead Programming and Independent Productions, guiding content strategy for local broadcasts and digital platforms. The role oversees acquisitions, production partnerships, and audience-driven decision making within FCC and public media standards.

The Vice President will direct studio operations, budgeting, and cross-department collaboration, while developing leaders and sustaining long-term value for RMPBS audience engagement.

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