Vice President, Programming & Independent Productions

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Programming and Independent Productions to lead content strategy and execution across broadcast and digital platforms. Responsibilities include setting programming schedules, using audience insights to guide decisions, and overseeing content acquisition, licensing, and independent production partnerships. The role also leads studio operations and special projects, builds relationships with creators and distributors, and ensures content meets editorial, legal, regulatory, and public media standards. The Vice President will develop senior leaders and teams, manage budgets and investments, and collaborate across functions to strengthen audience engagement and organizational impact. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in programming, content strategy, production, management, media, or a related field, including at least five years in significant leadership roles. Hands-on experience with field production or original content development is required, along with fluency in production workflows, budgets, and timelines. Applicants should bring strong editorial judgment, knowledge of journalistic integrity and broadcast regulations, and a record of leading multidisciplinary teams and developing talent. Experience in public media and audience analytics tools is preferred.