Regional Manager, Public Media

This is a Full Time Job

We’re seeking a relationship-builder, strategic thinker, and self-starter—someone who thrives working with diverse people and places, and who believes in the power of public media to connect, inform, and uplift communities. This role will be based at one of MPR’s network station facilities in Western Minnesota.

This position is based in Moorhead, MN with a focus on serving and engaging communities across western Minnesota, including the southwest region.

The Regional Manager ensures the administration of policies of American Public Media Group (APMG), Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in their market and advances the mission, vision, core company values, strategies, and goals of MPR.

The Regional Manager plays a key leadership role in strengthening MPR’s presence, relationships, and strategic impact in Western Minnesota and bordering regions. This position is responsible for building and deepening community partnerships, managing audience engagement, expanding philanthropic networks, and advancing MPR’s mission and strategic initiatives at the regional level.

This position will also work to elevate the voices and needs of Greater Minnesota audiences within the broader organization, ensuring that regional perspectives are reflected in programming, partnerships, and philanthropy while working collaboratively with colleagues across the organization.

We’re looking for someone who is efficient in task implementation, capable of multi-tasking and collaborating with a diverse group of people. This role will be based in one of MPR’s network station facilities and travel approximately 15%.

Expected Compensation Range: $75,000 - $85,000. Exact rate determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, and internal equity.

Work Location: Moorhead, MN

Application Process: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Application Deadline: Until filled.

Position Responsibilities:

Community Engagement & Relationship Building
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with nonprofit organizations, community leaders, and local influencers across Western Minnesota.
• Advocate for Greater MN and regional audience.
• Represent MPR at key community events, convenings, and collaborative efforts across the region. Coordinate MPR speaking opportunities. Develop media relationships. Market Greater MN and regional activities. Implement communication plans.
• Lead strategic engagement efforts and events that highlight regional needs, amplify local voices, and build trust in MPR’s presence and impact.

Philanthropic Network Development
• Identify and develop opportunities for MPR’s philanthropic department to engage with regional funders, nonprofit partners, and community stakeholders.
• Help surface stories and relationships that align with funder priorities and MPR’s strategic pillars.
• Partner with the Development team to support donor cultivation and stewardship efforts in the region. Engage with MPR audiences/members/select donors.

Station & Program Oversight
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of assigned MPR network stations, ensuring alignment with regional and organizational priorities. Provide a healthy, safe, and creative working environment for all local staff.
• Support station staff in creating meaningful local content and engagement strategies.
• Monitor engineering activities and quality control of sound of on-air programming. Provide feedback on program flow, local breaks, levels, and traffic. On call 24/7.
• Provide support for live broadcasts and local recordings in the market. Provide support and coordination of region-wide content projects.
• Develop and manage Educational Sponsor relationships and revenue contracts. Leverage relationships to maximize mutual benefit.
• Develop proposals, manage productivity, schedule, and prioritize work to ensure the highest quality and most cost-effective execution. Develop reports and other communications to demonstrate outcome and impact.

Strategic Implementation & Collaboration
• Engage in legislative lobbying, public affairs, and community activities. Meet with key constituents and stakeholders, including state and local elected officials and community leaders to advance MPR initiatives.
• Lead Regional Development and Advisory Council activities.
• Serve as a connector between regional work and company-wide goals—ensuring local efforts are aligned with MPR’s strategic plan.
• Collaborate across departments to support the implementation of key initiatives in Greater Minnesota.
• Monitor progress, share insights, and ensure appropriate use of resources.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of applicable experience, including community-relationship building and managing a variety of large projects independently.
• Leadership experience in creating and managing new partnerships.
• Experience in developing strategies for implementing complex partnership plans.

Required Skills
, Knowledge, and Abilities:
• Passion for MPR and public broadcasting and its case for support.
• Passionate about community engagement.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams.
• Strong independent managerial skills- able to work effectively knowing supervisor and colleagues are located across the state.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the Ability to think strategically to develop, plan, coordinate, and report projects, while taking a hands-on approach.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and goals, communicate with precision and clarity, motivate and enlist others to meet goals while maintaining flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communications skills with ability to establish and sustain a wide variety of relationships and to represent the organization to 3rd parties.
• Familiarity with Greater Minnesota communities and issues.
• Experience in community engagement, nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, or regional development.
• Ability to build rapport and credibility with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Committed to equity, inclusion, and serving diverse audiences.
• Ability to participate in events, including occasional evenings and weekends, and trips involving travel.

Preferred Skills
and Experience:
• Experience working with media, public radio, or public service organizations is a plus.
• Previous experience in coordinating activities and motivating others to achieve goals.
• Previous experience building and maintaining relationships with multiple and varied community leaders and/or community organizations.
• Previous experience working directly with donors and volunteers.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical Demands:
• Required to walk, sit, and stand; reach with hands and arms;
balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple
grasping
• Occasional heavy lifting required (i.e. carry MPR banners and
merchandise to events)
• Required to move about in an office environment and sit for
extended periods

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