Content & Programming Coordinator

Content & Programming Coordinator
Location: Kansas City, MO 
REPORTS TO: Chief Content Officer
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Hourly/Non-exempt
Salary Range: $60,000-$63,000

About KCPBS:
KCPBS is Kansas City’s public media station, committed to informing, inspiring, and 
enriching our community through trusted journalism, compelling storytelling, and 
innovative technology. We are seeking a Content & Programming Coordinator to join our 
team.

Position Summary: 
The Content & Programming Coordinator is an administrative role that works across 
departments to ensure all content is delivered accurately, on time, and to the correct 
platforms. 

Key Responsibilities:
• Build and disseminate KCPBS’ monthly broadcast schedules with a focus on 
continuity and compliance in broadcast operations.
• Liaise with PBS programmers, participate in station webinars, and stay informed on 
 long-lead programming calendars to ensure development and 
 marketing stakeholders are aware of PBS priorities. Review and research 
 content catalogs and share potential selections with key stakeholders
 for consideration.
• Identify monthly priorities for national promos, series sizzles and kids programming
 promos to fill program breaks.
• Upload approved video files to digital distribution platforms following best practices 
laid out by the Kansas City PBS production team.
• Work with YouTube internal lead to share timely metrics and adjust titles, 
thumbnails and keywords as needed to support video impression goals.
• Support placement of assets and copy on the Kansas City PBS and Flatland 
websites and work with Chief Content Officer to identify opportunities to streamline 
user experience on both platforms.
• Provide administrative support for ongoing station special projects ensuring project 
details are organized and stakeholders are kept informed.
• Coordinate collection of and report on local programming and service metrics.
• Work with the Traffic team to ensure timely communication for log entry and 
• communicate broadcast schedule changes, program information alerts from PBS, 
and ratings to key stakeholders in a timely manner

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in media studies, digital media, Library and Information Sciences, 
Or a related field preferred. Equivalent education and relevant experience 
considered.
• 1–3 years in a coordinator/administrative role in media, digital publishing, project 
management, or a similar deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets for tracking and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across teams, maintain calendars/schedules, 
and communicate changes clearly.
 • Experience with broadcast operations/traffic workflows, digital 
 asset management/archiving, or similar field preferred

Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of public media in Kansas City. You’ll work 
with a passionate team, lead meaningful innovation, and make a lasting impact on how our 
community connects with trusted content.

If interested in this exciting opportunity, send cover letter and resume to 
humanresources@kansascitypbs.org. Please include in your cover letter how you found 
out about this position.

Kansas City PBS is an E-Verify, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe