Executive Director, TV Programming, Video Production and Distribution

Executive Director, TV Programming, Video Production and Distribution

Schedule Format - Location : Hybrid - San Francisco

Pay Information : $151182.00 - $188,977.00 Annually

Position Summary : The Executive Director, TV Programming, Video Production and Distribution is a strategic leader responsible for the acquisition, curation, scheduling, production, and distribution of KQED's television and digital video content. This role ensures that programming across KQED 9, KQED Plus, and digital platforms such as PBS Passport, KQED.org, and emerging digital distribution channels serves the Bay Area audience with impact, relevance, and reach. The Executive Director builds and maintains strategic partnerships with independent producers, distributors, and national public media organizations, while also overseeing internal production efforts, editorial direction, digital video distribution strategies, and presenting station services. This position leads cross-functional teams, manages budgets, develops sustainability and business plans, negotiates contracts, and collaborates across departments to drive audience growth, enhance revenue opportunities, and amplify KQED's brand across all platforms.

KQED envisions a public media organization with a culture that centers on human dignity, equity, and belonging. This will enable us to better serve and reflect the Bay Area through diverse and inclusive storytelling.

We value the contributions of marginalized people in society including Black, Indigenous, and all people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people and we believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do, and we strongly encourage members of these communities to apply.

The mission that drives us :

KQED provide citizens of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone and engage audiences to share their stories. We help students and teachers thrive in 21st-century classrooms, and take people of all ages on journeys of exploration- exposing them to new people, places and ideas. This role will work hybrid between working in KQED's newly renovated headquarters and working remotely.

Essential Functions

Programming Strategy & Acquisition

• Develop and oversee program scheduling strategies for KQED 9, KQED Plus, and digital platforms.
• Oversee The Programming Service to acquire, curate, and schedule programming to maximize viewership and audience flow.
• Manage programming acquisition budgets and negotiate contracts with external content providers.
• Guide distribution initiatives toward acquisitions for both broadcast and digital distribution including FAST channel(s), local and national.
• Monitor content areas for growth and evolving audience interest, aligning with KQED's strategic plans.
• Evaluate audience analytics and viewing trends to inform programming and editorial decisions.
• Maintain strategic relationships with producers, distributors, and stakeholders in public media.
• Directly manage KQED TV Programming and Traffic Managers.

Content Production & Editorial Oversight

Business & Revenue Development

KQED Distribution

Cross-Departmental Collaboration & Leadership

Knowledge / Experience Desired