Director of Content

Job Description

This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the  To Apply  section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services
- Human Resources Enterprise.

Join the driving force behind Iowa's statewide public broadcasting network! Iowa PBS is home to a dedicated team of approximately 100 full and part-time employees committed to delivering engaging local programs, comprehensive broadcast services, and impactful educational initiatives. Our mission is powered by our highly-qualified, diverse, and talented staff, who are key to our success. At Iowa PBS, we prioritize career development and foster a community that values each member as our most precious resource.

This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the  To Apply  section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services
- Human Resources Enterprise.

Join the driving force behind Iowa's statewide public broadcasting network! Iowa PBS is home to a dedicated team of approximately 100 full and part-time employees committed to delivering engaging local programs, comprehensive broadcast services, and impactful educational initiatives. Our mission is powered by our highly-qualified, diverse, and talented staff, who are key to our success. At Iowa PBS, we prioritize career development and foster a community that values each member as our most precious resource.

Iowa PBS is searching for a visionary and accomplished Director of Content to lead content planning and development for local and statewide programming. This critical leadership role manages all broadcast and streaming content, ensuring our programming educates, informs, enriches, and inspires Iowans. As a member of the leadership team under the direction of the General Manager, the Director of Content will oversee approximately 35 staff members and play a vital role in the organization’s strategic planning process.

• Lead the development and execution of local and statewide programming from initial concept through completion.
• Ensure editorial integrity across all Iowa PBS content including broadcast, streaming, and social media. Manage budgets, monitor production processes across the network, and meet project objectives.
• Work closely with the Iowa PBS Foundation and collaborate with internal departments to create cohesive content and distribution plans for new platforms.
• Supervise and evaluate programming, production, master control, and operations staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Develop and strengthen community partnerships and collaborations to enhance Iowa PBS programming.
• Research and implement best practices in operational processes, audience research, program evaluation, technology, and public broadcasting trends.
• Engage with national network representatives to share insights and learn from colleagues across the country.

• Strong commitment to journalistic standards and editorial integrity.
• Broad experience in managing programming and production for both broadcast and streaming media, including studio-based and remote multi-camera productions, digital shorts, and major documentaries.
• Proven leadership and management skills, particularly in supervising creative staff and managing budgets.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in public media production and programming.
• Ability to understand and consistently leverage local programming that varies from public affairs, culture, sports, music, and history.
• Successful track record of building internal collaborations for effective program production and distribution.
• Ability to drive collaborative efforts between Iowa PBS and content partners.
• Expertise in strategic planning and data-driven decision-making to effectively serve Iowans.
• Innovative mindset to explore and implement new production models that best serve the community.

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