Overview
Executive Director, Creative & Business Operations - AIO Job Description posted June 30, 2026. Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado. Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees focused on enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
The Executive Director, Creative & Business Operations - AIO leads the creative vision and execution of all animation projects, ensuring content aligns with brand standards, mission objectives, and storytelling excellence. This role oversees the creative process from concept to final delivery and provides guidance and approvals across scripts, visuals, music, and casting. It also serves in a creative advisory role to the Executive Producer, AIO Audio.
Responsibilities
- Define and approve the creative vision for animation scripts, visuals, music, and casting
- Provide final approval on all creative content for animation projects
- Ensure all new content is on-brand and mission-aligned
- Oversee creative strategy for a $14M production budget
- Script Development: review premises, drafts, and Story Editor polish; perform final polish to ensure brand and character consistency
- Attend brainstorming sessions and resolve creative questions from writers and Story Editors
- Team Management: manage a team of Animation Story Editor, Director, and AIO Production Manager; mentor the AIO Audio Executive Producer on creative decisions when requested
- Collaborate routinely with the Story Editor and other creative team members
- Production Oversight: attend recording sessions and provide final approval on session choices; meet weekly with Director, Producer, and Line Producer for production updates; review all animation assets and animatics; participate in score meetings with Music Supervisors, Directors, and Composers
- Business Operations & Budget Management: develop, manage, and monitor the annual Audio Drama production and operating budgets; partner with Finance and Marketing to prepare annual budget plans and forecasts; monitor budget performance, analyze variances, and recommend adjustments; approve and prioritize production expenditures within budget authority; oversee financial planning for animation projects including schedules, resource allocation, vendor expenditures, and contract budgets; provide regular budget updates and operational insights to executive leaders; identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and production workflows; collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Legal, and other departments to ensure policy and financial controls; interface with Product Marketing, Audio, Family Advancement, Office of the President, Global Services, and Relationship Services; work with Global Ministry Development on foreign language expansion; collaborate with Product Marketing on promotional strategies
- Additional Responsibilities: attend weekly Animation Core Team meetings and marketing meetings as requested; conduct interviews and attend fundraising events when needed; serve as a creative consultant for other-brand fiction animation projects
- Other Duties/Responsibilities: perform other duties as assigned, including development of copyrightable works for distribution in all media and formats
- Managerial Breadth/Scope: responsible for activities of staff and freelance workers; ensure brand continuity
- Working Environment/Physical Requirements: travel for recording sessions, networking, conferences; occasional travel including nights and weekends
Qualifications
Note: Content below is aligned with job requirements and expectations.
Character/Spiritual:
Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2 and pursues the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20. Acts as a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude; upholds Focus on the Family’s ministry in prayer; may lead in public prayer. This role is a spokesperson for Focus on the Family and should represent the organization’s position and tone at all times.
Knowledge/Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, or Communications
- 10+ years of experience in radio drama and staff management
- Background in radio is helpful
- Deep knowledge of Focus on the Family’s mission, philosophy, values, and objectives
Skills, Abilities and Special Talents:
- Creative thinking in artistic endeavors
- Complex planning ability
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong relational skills
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Conflict resolution and de-escalation
- Ability to encourage and motivate personnel
- Ability to handle multiple projects and meet 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
Additional Information: Colorado Residents may redact age-identifying information in submissions. This summary does not guarantee benefits; refer to governing plan documents for complete language.
Application Materials Instructions: Identify job-specific minimum qualifications in your cover letter and include your resume with relevant experience. Submit: 1) current resume; 2) cover letter addressing job requirements and qualifications.
Benefits: Focus on the Family offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and wellness programs. Details are provided in the posting and plan documents.
Additional Details
Temporary employees: Not eligible for most benefits, except Sick Time, Bookstore Discount, and Fitness Center.
Tentative Search Timeline:
- Priority given to applications submitted by July 30, 2026; posting remains open until filled
- Potential start date: August 17, 2026
Posting date: June 30, 2026
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Helping Families Thrive in Christ. Focus on the Family is a 501(c)(3) Christian non-profit ministry.
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