Position Title: Content Director

Employee Classification: Content Director

College/Division: President's Office

Department: 331120-KRWG TELEVISION

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  $59,965.78 to commensurate with experience.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  KRWG Public Media is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to lead our content team. This leadership role oversees the development and execution of programming across both our broadcast and digital platforms.
As Content Director, you’ll be part of our senior leadership team, guiding editorial direction and supporting story development for our journalists. You’ll also collaborate with non-news staff to create engaging, relevant programming that serves the communities of southern New Mexico and far west Texas. The role also includes on-air duties for both radio and television.
KRWG is located on the scenic NMSU campus in sunny Las Cruces—a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage. We offer competitive compensation for our market size and a comprehensive benefits package.

Classification Summary:
Directs the activities of KRWG Public Media's journalists and non-news staff. Manages the acquisition of national programming content. Oversees the development and production of local content. Manages the distribution of content across diverse and developing media platforms. Directly supervises staff involved in programming, broadcast operations and production.

Classification Standard Duties:
Leads and inspires Content Department staff to collaborate, innovate and perform to the highest creative and professional standards. Sets policy, journalistic and ethical standards for KRWG journalism, programming and related partnership development. Directs planning and implementation of program schedules. Oversees the development and production of local content. Directs broadcast operations and content distribution on new and emerging media platforms. Responsible for digital asset management, social media initiatives and website content. Participates in development, implementation and maintenance of policies, objectives, short-and long-range planning for KRWG Public Media. Anchors & Produces local TV & FM programs. Participates in on-air pledge drives, etc. Develops new programming initiatives. Represents KRWG in the community. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Five (5) years of increasingly progressive management experience in one or more areas that report to this position.; Equivalency:Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience as approved by Human Resource Services.; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of journalistic editorial and ethical standards. Knowledge of TV, Radio and online content development. Knowledge of news and public affairs program production for TV and FM and online. Knowledge of broadcast news production, writing and editing. Knowledge of the latest innovations in the distribution and dissemination of content including emerging media technology & industry trends. Knowledge of media rights issues and pertinent regulations. Knowledge of public radio & TV news and cultural programming standards and values. Creates connections and leverages resources inside and outside the Content Department for maximum impact.; SKILLS:Broadcast news production, writing and editing skills. Digital journalism, including multimedia and social media skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.; ABILITIES:Ability to assess content production techniques and the opportunity for creation of value-added content. Ability to develop, plan, and implement short and long-range goals. Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position
Applicants should include a link to samples of on-air work.

Department Contact:  Nancy Holguin

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.