Director of Production and Audio Ministry

About the role

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 is 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. We invite you to apply and become a part of our growing ministry to Love Jesus, Serve Others, and Spread Hope.

Our team describes our environment as fun, encouraging, collaborative, engaging, caring, family-oriented, and friendly. We would love for you to join us and be part of what God is doing in our ministry!

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 to 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

• Engage 365 audio storytelling, crafting ministry and donor messaging that connects generosity to real-life impact through authentic, compelling stories
• 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 pray 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

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree 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

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Short Term Disability / Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Three (3) Paid Mission Days
• Twelve (12) Company-Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement with Company Match
• Group Life Insurance
• Legal Shield / Identity Theft Protection
• Access to Marketplace Ministry Chaplains