FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2024
CONTACT: Chris Dayyani, Comm. Coordinator Email: christinadayyani@rmpbs.org Phone: 303-529-3478
Top Media Executives Join Rocky Mountain Public Media Team New roles focus on audience journeys and continued innovation in technology and human-centered design. Denver – Rocky Mountain Public Media (RMPM) is pleased to announce Nikki Jones as Chief Digital Officer and Corey Ford as Chief Product Officer. These leaders are joining RMPM at a time of continued growth and innovation in the face of seismic changes in the media industry and continued social divides within the communities we aim to serve. Jones will support RMPM’s team through an ongoing digital transformation that continues to shape the way audiences engage with their media sources. “I imagine a future where technology is focused around reshaping communities, reducing the digital divide, and fostering an environment where every voice can be heard and every idea can flourish. My goal is to establish a culture of endless learning and readiness at RMPM, ensuring that we not only keep pace with digital trends but also anticipate and shape the digital landscape for the future of public media,” Jones said. Prior to joining RMPM, Jones was the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of change management consultancy, Changility LLC. She also served as Vice President of Change Management and Transformation at National Public Radio (NPR), Director of Program Management-Digital Marketing at SiriusXM Radio, and Technical Program Manager at National Geographic Society. In addition, she is a founding member of the D.C. chapter of the global women’s executive network, Chief, and holds a Master of Science, Information Systems Technology/Advanced Business Technologies from George Washington University School of Business. Ford will lead RMPM’s ongoing strategies to expand local content and experiences through human-centered design, which strives to ensure RMPM is directly addressing the needs of Colorado communities through our work. “In my ongoing work with the leadership, staff, and board of RMPM, I have been thoroughly impressed with their willingness to experiment with what the future local public media