Managing Director of Public Affairs and Civic Engagement - TPT - Twin Cities PBS : Job Details

Job Category: Content

Requisition Number: MANAG001698

Posted: January 17, 2025

Full-Time

Hybrid

St. Paul, MN 55101, USA

Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) is one of the most innovative public media organizations in the country. For more than sixty-five years TPT has served as Minnesota's storyteller. TPT is committed to enriching lives and strengthening communities through the power of media, driving engagement, sparking learning, and building community. We are excited to announce that we are hiring a Managing Director of Public Affairs and Civic Engagement.

This role will be a strong editorial leader and creative force on TPT's Content Team during a time of strategic transition and multichannel growth. Reporting to the Chief Content Officer, they will have senior-level oversight of diverse content development, production, and multi-platform distribution.

The Managing Director provides strategic, well-formulated, and proactive approaches to all phases of the content development and production process, offering editorial oversight and ensuring the creation of content aligns with TPT's content strategy, audience growth initiatives, diversity and inclusion priorities, and our strategic plan. This role will oversee and guide the current work of TPT's Public Affairs unit including Almanac and Almanac at the Capitol.

The Managing Director will work collaboratively with other senior leaders across various departments to ensure the creation of content delivers on creative, brand, ratings, funding, budget, and revenue goals.

The ideal candidate will lead with the utmost journalistic integrity and have live media, pre-produced, and digital production experience. TPT is committed to increasing our diversity so that the communities we serve will also see they are represented and valued within our organization.

Compensation: $130,000 to $145,000 annually (depending on qualifications) in addition to company provided benefits.

Hybrid Work Environment: Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to the Twin Cities Metro area and report to onsite office three days per week.

Public Affairs Department Leader (40% of time)

• Oversight and high-level management of the long-running statewide, weekly live public affairs series, Almanac and Almanac at the Capitol.
• Provide editorial oversight for TPT's public affairs content creation across multiple platforms.
• Guide the evolution and growth of the Almanac series while maintaining its current loyal audience.
• Lead talent recruitment and development.
• Implement the vision and growth of the Almanac series of programming.
• Develop in-person engagement models for local public and civic affairs content.
• Identify funding and revenue opportunities for public and civic affairs content.
• Ability to step in and live produce Almanac or other live productions.

Civic Engagement (30% of time)

• Oversight and high-level development of new public and civic affairs programming.
• Advance a strategic vision to expand civic engagement and public dialogue.
• Utilize audience data and performance metrics to inform coverage areas.
• Lead the development of new content focusing on health, natural resources, and economic development.
• Collaborate with content leadership to implement expanded content offerings.
• Develop measures of success that correspond to business goals.
• Create and pursue significant revenue opportunities.

Leadership & Staff Management (15% of time)

• Manage and lead the leaders of the Public Affairs and Civic Engagement unit.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members.
• Oversee the hiring and training of staff.
• Cultivate an inclusive and collaborative culture.

External Relationship Maintenance (10% of time)

• Manage and build productive relationships with external organizations and stakeholders.
• Identify innovative ways to integrate multi-platform content.

Other Duties (5% of time)

• Participate as an active member of the Content Leaders Team.
• Contribute to shared goals and collaborate with colleagues.

Required Experience

• 10+ years live broadcast, documentary, and journalism experience.
• 7+ years managing and developing content teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Digital Media, Communications, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience building media product roadmaps.

Preferred Experience

• 15+ years of live broadcast and journalism experience.
• Public speaking and meeting facilitation experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Passion for the mission of Twin Cities PBS.
• Commitment to advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) priorities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities