Director of Production and Audio Ministry

Description Join a company that truly impacts others! Hope Media Group is a multi-brand ministry. Every story we share, every event we host, and every song we play is done to engage people to love Jesus, serve others, and spread Hope. Hope Media Group the home of KSBJ, WayFM, Worship 24/7, Vida Unida, NGEN radio. Way Loud, Way New, Way Back, Gospel 24/7, God Listens Prayer App and Hope Events. Job Summary The Director of Production and Audio Ministry is a senior creative leader responsible for shaping Hope Media Group’s ministry, underwriting, and donor storytelling come to life through sound. This role ensures that ministry audio is communicated with excellence, integrity, and emotional clarity across all brands and platforms. Working in close partnership with the Director of Imaging and Brand Sound, Program Directors, and cross-functional teams, this role champions production excellence and ministry storytelling while sharing responsibility for the overall creative audio vision. Together, these two director roles are designed to elevate the sound and storytelling of Hope Media Group—establishing a new standard for creativity, innovation, and impact within faith-based media. Essential Functions Production Leadership & Audio Ministry Champion Engagement 365 audio storytelling, crafting ministry and donor messaging that connects generosity to real-life impact through authentic, compelling story Lead underwriting production and ministry audio needs across all brands, serving listeners, donors, and business partners with excellence Interface primarily with underwriting partners and internal stakeholders to ensure clarity, alignment, and strong execution Collaborate with Programming, Marketing, and Donor Relations to translate ministry initiatives into audio that connects emotionally and compels action Help establish year-round messaging that naturally weaves listener support and life change into daily content Shared Creative Leadership & Audio Excellence Share responsibility for the sonic identity of all Hope Media Group brands, contributing to imaging, promos, ministry features, and donor messaging Ensure underwriting and ministry audio meets FCC non-commercial underwriting guidelines while maintaining creative excellence Maintain high standards of sound design, copywriting, and production flow to ensure clarity, consistency, and connection Participate in decisions around production systems, scheduling, delivery flow, and creative standards Innovate audio across on-air, streaming, podcasting, video audio design, and social platforms Podcasting, Digital Audio & Programming Support Support the Programming department through audio editing, production, and creative consultation for podcasts, digital-first content, and on-demand audio Edit and enhance podcast content, ensuring strong sound quality, pacing, and listener engagement Collaborate with Programming and Digital teams to adapt on-air content for digital platforms, including podcasts, short-form audio, and emerging formats Help develop audio standards and best practices for digital content that reflect brand sound, ministry purpose, and audience expectations Provide creative and technical support for new programming initiatives beyond traditional broadcast Team Development & Operations Provide leadership, mentoring, and creative guidance to producers, creatives, and partners as the department evolves Collaborate on the use of contractors and external partners to scale output while maintaining quality and agility Contribute to systems that balance creative freedom with efficiency and clarity Cultivate a culture that values excellence, collaboration, innovation, and ministry impact Demonstrated Faith: Committed to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ Grounded spiritually and biblically literate Comfortable praying for co-workers in team meetings, leading spoken prayer, and participating in ministry prayer meetings and Bible studies Live Christian principles defined by the ministry’s Statement of Faith & Biblical Beliefs Participate in on‑air fundraisers and prays for donors as needed Passion for leveraging the HMG’s media platforms for evangelism and discipleship Exhibit a strong moral character Active member of a Bible believing local church Non-Essential Functions Any other duties assigned. Attend and participate in regular staff meetings and training Requirements Education: Bachelors in audio engineering, broadcast engineering, media, or equivalent work experience is preferred. Experience: 5+ years leading a fast-moving production or creative audio team – preferably in radio, agency or multiplatform media. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Expert in digital audio workstations (Adobe Audition or Pro Tools preferred). Strong understanding of FCC rules for non-commercial underwriting. Strategic thinker who can assess team structure, identify gaps, and build for scale. Exceptional writing and storytelling ability; can translate emotion into sound. Collaborative leader comfortable navigating both creative and operational priorities. Heart for Christian ministry Strong moral character Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Spiritually grounded and working knowledge of scripture Must be an active member of a Bible believing local church Supervisory Responsibilities None. Working Conditions and Environment Travel: 0%-10% Nights/Weekends/Holidays: 0%-10% Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Activity may include Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers including pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand as in handling. Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Full-Time Benefits Offerings: Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Account w/employer contribution Flexible Savings Accounts Company Paid Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Three (3) Paid Mission Days Twelve (12) Company-Paid Holidays 403B Retirement with Company Match Group Life Insurance Legal Shield/Identity Theft Protection Access to Marketplace Ministry Chaplains #J-18808-Ljbffr KSBJ