Regional Manager

We’re seeking a relationship-builder, strategic thinker, and self-starter—someone who thrives working with diverse people and places, and who believes in the power of public media to connect, inform, and uplift communities. This role will be based at one of MPR’s network station facilities in Western Minnesota, focused on serving and engaging communities across western Minnesota, including the southwest region.

The Regional Manager ensures the administration of policies of American Public Media Group (APMG), Minnesota Public Radio (MPR), and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the market and advances the mission, vision, core company values, strategies, and goals of MPR. The Regional Manager plays a key leadership role in strengthening MPR’s presence, relationships, and strategic impact in Western Minnesota and bordering regions.

Responsibilities include building and deepening community partnerships, managing audience engagement, expanding philanthropic networks, and advancing MPR’s mission and strategic initiatives at the regional level. The position also elevates the voices and needs of Greater Minnesota audiences within the broader organization, ensuring regional perspectives are reflected in programming, partnerships, and philanthropy while collaborating with colleagues across the organization.

Expected Compensation Range: $75,000 - $85,000 (exact rate determined by experience, education, organizational structure, and internal equity)

Work Location: Moorhead, MN

Application Process: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Final date to receive applications: Until filled.

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with nonprofit organizations, community leaders, and local influencers across Western Minnesota.
• Advocate for Greater MN and regional audience.
• Represent MPR at key community events, convenings, and collaborative efforts across the region; coordinate MPR speaking opportunities; develop media relationships; market Greater MN and regional activities; implement communication plans.
• Lead strategic engagement efforts and events that highlight regional needs, amplify local voices, and build trust in MPR’s presence and impact.

• Identify and develop opportunities for MPR’s philanthropic department to engage with regional funders, nonprofit partners, and community stakeholders.
• Help surface stories and relationships that align with funder priorities and MPR’s strategic pillars.
• Partner with the Development team to support donor cultivation and stewardship efforts in the region; engage with MPR audiences, members, and select donors.

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of assigned MPR network stations, ensuring alignment with regional and organizational priorities; provide a healthy, safe, and creative working environment for local staff.
• Support station staff in creating meaningful local content and engagement strategies.
• Monitor engineering activities and quality control of sound for on‑air programming; provide feedback on program flow, local breaks, levels, and traffic; on call 24/7.
• Provide support for live broadcasts and local recordings in the market; coordinate region‑wide content projects.
• Develop and manage educational sponsor relationships and revenue contracts; leverage relationships to maximize mutual benefit.
• Develop proposals, manage productivity, schedule, and prioritize work to ensure the highest quality and most cost‑effective execution; develop reports and other communications to demonstrate outcome and impact.

• Engage in legislative lobbying, public affairs, and community activities; meet with key constituents and stakeholders, including state and local elected officials and community leaders to advance MPR initiatives.
• Lead Regional Development and Advisory Council activities.
• Serve as a connector between regional work and company‑wide goals—ensuring local efforts align with MPR’s strategic plan.
• Collaborate across departments to support the…