VP, Strategic Programming & Independent Productions

Rocky Mountain PBS; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocky Mountain PBS in Denver seeks a visionary Vice President of Programming & Independent Productions to lead strategy, acquisitions, and partnerships for local and national content across broadcast and digital platforms.

The role oversees production partnerships, audience analytics, and editorial judgment, guiding teams to deliver high-impact programming while ensuring compliance with public media standards and long-term organizational value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years in programming, content strategy, or related leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Set the overall programming strategy for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Lead independent production partnerships and manage production pipelines.
• Oversee acquisitions, curation, and compliance with public media standards.
• Build external partnerships with festivals, creators, and institutions.
• Lead budgeting, staffing, and operational planning for programming teams.

Skills

Leadership

Audience analytics

Strategic content planning

Public media experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Media/Related field

Job description

Rocky Mountain PBS in Denver seeks a visionary Vice President of Programming & Independent Productions to lead strategy, acquisitions, and partnerships for local and national content across broadcast and digital platforms.

The role oversees production partnerships, audience analytics, and editorial judgment, guiding teams to deliver high-impact programming while ensuring compliance with public media standards and long-term organizational value.