Network Music Director

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, Vida Unida, and NGEN radio. We invite you to apply for our Network Music Director position in New Caney, TX (Greater Houston, TX area) and be 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.

About the Role

We’re building something new at Hope Media Group. As we grow across platforms and brands—including the legacy of KSBJ and the national reach of WayFM—we’re not just maintaining music programming… we’re reimagining it. We’re looking for a future-focused Network Music Director who doesn’t just love music, but understands its power to shape lives, build tribes, and drive listener loyalty across broadcast and digital. You’ll need to think beyond linear clocks and typical radio rules. The future of music curation blends art, science, and technology—and you’ll help lead us there!

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all playlist. You’ll protect and evolve the unique sound and spiritual heartbeat of each brand—from the Houston-rooted KSBJ to the nationwide WayFM audience. We believe in the distinct identities of our brands, and music strategy plays a central role in maintaining and celebrating those differences. Every song matters, every rotation has a reason, and every listener deserves a soundtrack that feels made just for them.

If you’re energized by the idea of innovating in a space where playlisting meets purpose… where we use data, instinct, and faith to build formats that move people… and where streams and stations live side-by-side in harmony—this might be your moment.

Responsibilities

• Music Direction:
  • Responsible for music direction and maintenance for song rotations and imaging for key HMG brands.
  • Continually pursue understanding of the local radio audience vs. the national audience consumption.
  • Screen new music and make recommendations for music rotations.
  • Prepare and organize research for weekly music meetings.
  • Lead label relationships, including music tracking and logistics for artist appearances and interviews.
  • Prepare daily music and program logs for KSBJ and WayFM, including:
    • Loading, scheduling, managing metadata, and rotations of imaging/promos in G Selector.
    • Ensuring promo counts are accurate for different departmental needs.
    • Preparing and integrating music research projects.
  • Compile music data for both KSBJ and WayFM, including:
    • Maintaining updated music research spreadsheets.
    • Compiling music data from research resources and consumption reports to build stories for future music trends.
  • Oversee Word of Hope, Word on the Way, Community Beat/Vignettes, and reconcile weekend logs.
  • Lead the KSBJ music panel Facebook page.
  • Primary contact to handle G Selector and/or Zetta issues whenever they occur, problem-solving with engineering and RCS support.
• Programming Involvement:
  • Participate in regular Programming and Promotions team meetings.
  • Lead written communication for the programming team (including the Weekly Update/1 Sheet, Live Cards, etc.) to support programming and other initiatives.
  • Schedule and/or confirm air-staff for on-air shows and events, including:
    • DJs/Emcees for concerts, promo events, and specialty on-air shows.
    • Board Operators for remotes.
    • Finding fill-in DJs for traffic, PTO, and holiday shows.
  • Manage/update the “Part-Time & Fill-In DJs” calendar.
  • Serve as backup to ensure Severe Weather protocol/learning and Support Drive/on-air fundraising is prepared, and that on-air runs smoothly for them.
  • Be available/respond as soon as possible to HMG staff (and/or 3rd Party Organizations) to troubleshoot and find solutions for on-air or station issues that arise.
• Producer/Editor:
  • Available to edit the content of songs, imaging, promos, and Live Cards.
  • Serve as backup to editor/producer/board operator for Community Beat and Word of Hope.
• Demonstrated Faith:
  • Pray for co-workers in team meetings.
  • Lead prayer in large group settings as needed.
  • Pray for listeners when called upon to do so.
  • Use Christian principles to work through conflict as outlined by the culture tool kit.
  • Participate in Support Drives and pray for donors over the phone as needed.
  • Participate in ministry-wide Christian Bible studies.
  • Attend weekly Hope Huddles and Prayer Huddles for prayer and devotions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: 5–7 years of professional radio experience, with at least 3 years in Programming (PD, MD, and/or APD) and on-air. Hands-on knowledge of music scheduling and automation systems (G-Selector, Zetta), plus experience with Adobe Audition, Windows OS, and Microsoft Office. Familiarity with music research and audience testing (music surveys, AMTs) and on-air fundraising/support drives is a strong plus.

Skills

• A strategic understanding of Contemporary Christian Music, its audience, and its evolving role in culture.
• Deep insight into the distinct audiences of KSBJ and WayFM—and how music selection should reflect and serve each one differently.
• Comfortable navigating the legal and technical aspects of radio broadcasting.
• Expertise in music programming fundamentals: music clocks, rotations, log editing, and data analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of programming software—and the curiosity to stay ahead of new tools and trends.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with record labels and industry partners.
• An instinctive sense of quality control, detail orientation, and a commitment to getting things right.
• A creative mind with the discipline to manage time, hit deadlines, and juggle priorities.
• Strong communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to lead, mentor, and inspire team members.
• Team player and collaborator, excited to co-create and innovate across departments and platforms.
• A servant leader’s heart: humble, joyful, helpful, and committed to excellence.
• Spiritually mature, with a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ, active in a Bible-believing church, and grounded in Christian values and biblical truth.
• Willing and available to serve beyond regular hours when needed—including nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Immediate supervision of a small group of employees.
• Recommends candidates for hiring and termination.
• Prepares and conducts performance appraisals and salary reviews.
• Applies company policies.

Working Conditions

• Travel: Occasional industry conferences or education opportunities.
• Nights/Weekends/Holidays: Occasional.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, including conveying detailed or important instructions.
  • Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction.
  • Repetitive motion: Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, including pinching, typing, or working primarily with fingers.
  • Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
  • Visual acuity: Required for preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.

Benefits

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