Strategic VP, Programming & Independent Productions

Rocky Mountain PBS; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 131,000 - 145,000; Full time

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.