Director, Event Strategy & Operations

Overview

Director, Event Strategy & Operations

Denver, CO

Rocky Mountain Public Media, Inc. (RMPM) is the parent company of Rocky Mountain PBS, KUVO Jazz, and The Drop. Over a million Coloradans turn to Rocky Mountain PBS, KUVO Jazz, and The Drop to discover provocative and inspiring local, national, and international programming; find diverse viewpoints; score front row center seats to world-class performances; and experience lifelong learning opportunities every month.

The Director of Event Strategy & Operations serves as the senior leader for RMPM's event initiatives, guiding the creative and operational strategy that powers live and virtual experiences statewide. This new role introduces a more strategic, organization-wide focus on event excellence, compliance, and engagement outcomes.

This position blends vision and execution — responsible for shaping RMPM's annual event roadmap, ensuring operational best practices, and leading a high-performing team that includes Event Producers and an Event Coordinator. This role curates experiences that connect Coloradans to RMPM's mission, deepen member relationships, and inspire engagement to support RMPM's long-term sustainability.

• Develop and execute RMPM's annual event strategy, curating a balanced calendar of signature, donor, and community events; delivering thoughtful audience engagement strategies and brand directions for RMPBS, KUVO JAZZ, and THE DROP 104.7.
• Partner with underwriting, philanthropy, marketing, and membership teams to pursue and establish values-aligned partnerships to enhance the event experiences we host or connect our audience with statewide.
• Design and oversee the event initiation and approval process, ensuring alignment with mission, brand, and fiscal priorities.
• Partner with leadership across RMPBS, KUVO, and THE DROP 104.7 to ensure a unified and intentional approach to events.
• Create and maintain RMPM's master event calendar, balancing audience experiences with capacity and fiscal responsibility (owning the RMPM Event budget).

• Establish and enforce organization-wide event policies, procedures, and best practices including compliance, contracting, permits, insurance, accessibility, and safety standards.
• Develop and oversee contingency and emergency preparedness plans for all major events.
• Ensure that all events are executed to the highest operational standard, balancing creativity with risk management and fiscal stewardship.
• Oversees event budget planning, forecasting, and reconciliation processes, ensuring accurate financial tracking.
• Lead ongoing review and improvement of event processes, technology, and documentation systems.

• Lead and mentor a team of Event Producers and Event Coordinator, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Provide coaching and professional development to strengthen team capacity in project management, communication, and hospitality.
• Serve as a role model in leadership presence — calm under pressure, strategic in decision-making, and always people-centered.
• Ensure all event plans are fully QA d ahead of execution, with clear run-of-show documentation and the appropriate level of staff and volunteer support allocated to deliver a seamless experience.

• Work in partnership with RMPM brand leaders to ensure proper delivery of brand vision/direction with the Event Producers and other supporting operational teams.
• Partner closely with Membership and Marketing to ensure every event supports broader organizational goals and audience pathways.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director of Relational Operations to develop strategies that connect events with the lifelong "Friends journey," from first engagement to sustained participation.

• Establish metrics and reporting systems to evaluate event effectiveness, including attendance, engagement, satisfaction, and net revenue.
• Produce quarterly reports for leadership that summarize impact, highlight insights, and recommend improvements.
• Use data and audience feedback to…