VP, Content Strategy & Independent Productions

Rocky-Mountain-Public-Media; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Public Media in Denver seeks a Vice President of Programming and Independent Productions to shape content strategy across local broadcasts and digital platforms. The role directs program acquisitions, oversees partnerships, and aligns offerings with audience needs while upholding FCC and public media standards.

This senior executive leads a team, manages budgets, and drives revenue potential through strategic content initiatives, studio engagements, and cross-department

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 10+ years of progressive leadership in programming, content strategy, or media.
• Minimum 5 years of significant leadership responsibility in programming, content strategy, production, or public media.
• Experience in public media and PBS programming strongly preferred.
• Hands-on production experience with budgeting and timelines; liaising with partners.
• Strong editorial judgment and understanding of FCC broadcast regulations.

Responsibilities

• Set the overall broadcast and digital streaming strategy for RMPBS and RMPBS+.
• Oversee independent production partnerships and funding, guiding storytelling and production values.
• Lead program acquisitions and licensing decisions to meet audience needs and strategic goals.
• Direct studio operations and the Studio Engagement Strategy & Operations team within the Denver center.
• Lead cross-department collaboration with Marketing, Membership, Traffic, Technology to ensure content quality.

Skills

Leadership

Audience analytics

Editorial judgment

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Nielsen

Google Analytics

DOMO

Job description

Rocky Mountain Public Media in Denver seeks a Vice President of Programming and Independent Productions to shape content strategy across local broadcasts and digital platforms. The role directs program acquisitions, oversees partnerships, and aligns offerings with audience needs while upholding FCC and public media standards.

This senior executive leads a team, manages budgets, and drives revenue potential through strategic content initiatives, studio engagements, and cross-department