Iowa Public Radio

Career Opportunities

Iowa Public Radio (IPR) seeks outstanding radio professionals determined to make a profound difference through public media.

The stations of IPR (WOI, WSUI/KSUI and KUNI/KHKE) share a legacy of superior public service, providing exceptional programming that reflects the unique attributes of their respective communities. As IPR, we are coming together to take public radio service in Iowa to the next level, connecting communities across the state with the best in news, information, music and cultural programming.

Our challenge is to partner with listeners, supporters and communities to explore how we can build on this legacy to provide a statewide service that is greater than the sum of its already impressive parts. We invite you to join us in the creation of this new public media enterprise.

Director of Content and Media - Iowa Public Radio

Description: Iowa Public Radio has made tremendous strides over the past two years, merging three station groups and creating statewide news and classical streams serving the people of Iowa. We're currently welcoming candidates who are eager to build on the strong foundation already established, taking public radio service in Iowa to the next level by connecting communities across the state with the best in news, information, music and cultural programming.

The Director of Content and Media is one of five director positions comprising IPR's senior leadership team, which includes the directors of Development, Finance and Administration, Network Operations and the Deputy Director, all of whom report to the Executive Director. Members of this team accept shared responsibility for providing leadership to the entire organization and agree to hold themselves mutually accountable for IPR's results.

This position is responsible for developing, implementing, managing and continually refining the content strategy for Iowa Public Radio, utilizing broadcast, Internet and other media in support of IPR's vision and mission. The successful candidate will develop new capabilities that expand IPR's relevance as a public media organization connecting people across the state. Success will be measured in terms of enhanced community service and through the developing recognition of IPR as a significant statewide institution.

The successful candidate must be results-oriented, with a demonstrated understanding of broadcasting and digital media, and a vision for these media to be utilized for effective public service, audience development, and revenue growth. Other required qualifications include:

Bachelor’s degree
Ten years of demonstrated successful and increasingly responsible experience in content and media including five years of staff management in a public broadcasting, broadcasting and/or telecommunications operation.
Ability to operate broadcast technical equipment including digital editing, control boards and standard computer programs including office suite and email programs.
Excellent oral and written communication skills including group presentation skills.
Collaborative skills to effectively work with internal team members and external partners in both on and off site environments for a variety of research, planning and implementation activities.
Knowledge and understanding of change principles and methods. Successful experience in implementing change in a merger, acquisition or re-organization environment preferred.
Ability to conduct all professional functions with integrity, displaying honesty, trustworthiness and reliability in the performance of past and present work assignments.

The position will be located at one of the IPR network locations in Ames, Cedar Falls, Iowa City or Des Moines, to be determined by mutual agreement. Competitive salary and outstanding benefits. The position will remain open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Iowa Public Radio (IPR) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, domestic partner status, ancestry, national origin, weight, height, physical or mental disability or handicap, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, veteran status, AIDS/HIV status or age above 18 years of age.

We are being assisted in the search by Livingston Associates. To submit your letter, resume and professional references follow this link TO APPLY.

For questions on the submission process, or for further information about the IPR Director of Content and Media position inquire with Livingston Associates at (410) 243-1974, or by email to julie@livingstonassociates.net.