Job Description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Programming Director, the Assistant Director of Programming and Partnerships works with external organizations to arrange co-production arrangements and content collaboration agreements. The Assistant Director works to expand NJ PBS's programming reach and resources through strategic partnerships with journalism organizations, cultural institutions, universities, and community groups. This position also assists with scheduling and programming strategy.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify, develop, and manage programming partnership agreements with external organizations.
• Coordinate co-production projects with partner organizations.
• Oversee the development and commissioning of content produced by outside partners, with particular focus on representing underserved New Jersey communities and partnering with the state’s business, art, educational and creator communities.
• Ensure externally-produced content programming reflects New Jersey's geographic, cultural, and linguistic diversity, including content for non-English-speaking audiences.
• Draft and manage partnership MOUs and content licensing agreements in coordination with university legal counsel.
• Represent NJ PBS at partner organization meetings and public media industry events.
• Assist with programming strategy and schedule development.
• Manage relationships with PBS stations for content sharing and regional partnerships.
• Coordinate community screening and public engagement events in partnership with external organizations.
• Track partnership deliverables and report outcomes to the Programming Director and General Manager
• Support grant reporting related to programming partnerships.
• Assist in evaluating partnership proposals and content submissions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field related to the position.
• A minimum of three years of experience working in a media, marketing or content management organization.
• Demonstrated experience in partnership development, content licensing, or program management in a media or nonprofit context.
• Strong written communication and relationship management skills, including negotiation and contract coordination.

PREFERRED:

• Experience in public media or journalism organization partnerships.
• Familiarity with the New Jersey media and civic ecosystem.
• Experience with grant management or nonprofit programming partnerships.