Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities
Creative Leadership
- Defines and approves the creative vision for animation scripts, visuals, music, and casting
- Provides final approval on all creative content for animation projects
- Ensures all new content is on‑brand and mission‑aligned
- Oversees creative strategy for a $14M production budget
Script Development
- Reviews all stages of script development, including premises, drafts, and Story Editor polish
- Performs final polish on scripts to ensure brand and character consistency
- Attends brainstorming sessions and resolves creative questions from writers and Story Editors
Team Management
- Manages a team of Animation Story Editor, Director, and AIO Production Manager
- Mentors and advises the AIO Audio Executive Producer on creative decisions when requested
- Collaborates routinely with the Story Editor and other creative team members
Production Oversight
- Attends all recording sessions and provides final approval on session choices
- Meets weekly with Director, Producer, and Line Producer for production updates
- Reviews all animation assets and animatics
- Participates in score meetings with Music Supervisors, Directors, and Composers
Business Operations & Budget Management
- Develops, manages, and monitors the annual Audio Drama production and operating budgets to ensure responsible stewardship of ministry resources
- Partners with Finance and Marketing leadership to prepare annual budget plans, forecasts, and long‑range financial projections
- Monitors budget performance throughout the fiscal year, analyzes variances, and recommends adjustments as needed to meet financial objectives
- Approves and prioritizes production expenditures within established budget authority while balancing creative excellence, ministry impact, and fiscal responsibility
- Oversees financial planning for animation projects, including production schedules, resource allocation, vendor expenditures, and contract budgets
- Provides regular budget updates, financial reports, and operational insights to the VP of Content Development and other executive leaders
- Identifies opportunities to improve operational efficiency, resource utilization, and production workflows while maintaining creative quality
- Collaborates with Finance, Procurement, Legal, and other ministry departments to ensure compliance with organizational policies, contracts, and financial controls
Cross‑Department Collaboration
- Interfaces with departments including Product Marketing, Audio, Family Advancement, Office of the President, Global Services, and Relationship Services
- Works with Global Ministry Development on foreign language expansion
- Collaborates with Product Marketing on promotional strategies
Additional Responsibilities
- Attends weekly Animation Core Team meetings and marketing meetings as requested
- Conducts interviews and attends fundraising events when needed
- Serves as a creative consultant for other‑brand fiction animation projects
Other Duties / Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned, including the development and creation of a variety of copyrightable works (print, photography, voice work, film, music, visual arts, etc.) for distribution worldwide across media and formats
Managerial Breadth / Scope of Job
- Responsible for activities of staff and freelance workers
- Ensures brand continuity
Working Environment / Physical Requirements
- Office/studio environment
- Travel for recording sessions, networking, conferences, etc.
- May require occasional travel including nights and weekends
Job Qualifications / Requirements
Character / Spiritual
- Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1‑2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us…”
- Pursues the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19‑20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations…”
- Consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ‑like attitude in dealing with people; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Family’s ministry in prayer
- Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer
- Engages in Christian ministry
- Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values
- Role is a spokesperson for Focus on the Family and should represent Focus’ position and tone at all times
Personal Characteristics
- Diplomatic, peacemaker, patient, self‑accountable, articulate, decisive, flexible, approachable, concerned for long‑term effectiveness
Knowledge / Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, or Communications
- 10+ years of experience in radio drama and staff management
- Background in radio helpful
- In‑depth knowledge of FOF mission, philosophy, values, and objectives
Skills, Abilities and Special Talents / Gifts
- Ability to think creatively in artistic endeavors
- Ability to do complex planning
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong relational skillsEffective written and verbal communication
- Ability to diffuse and resolve conflicts
- Ability to encourage and motivate personnel
- Ability to handle multiple projects and meet strict deadlines
Stewardship Requirements
- Provides stewardship of a $13–14 million annual production budget through forecasting, expenditure monitoring, and budget management in partnership with executive leadership
Pay Range
$113,988 to $131,616
Benefits
- 20+ hours per week: Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage, Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage, AFLAC, 403B Retirement Plan, Vacation time & payout, Sick time, Holidays, Service Awards, Community Service Days, Bookstore Discount, Fitness Center
- 30+ hours per week: all of the above plus Medical Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Tuition Reimbursement, Warehouse Membership Reimbursement
- Temporary employees eligible for Sick Time, Bookstore Discount, Fitness Center