Director of Imaging and Brand Sound

Hope Media Group•New Caney, TX

About The Position

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, Vida Unida, NGEN radio and Worship 24/7. 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 Imaging and Brand Sound is responsible for shaping how Hope Media Group’s brands sound, feel, and connect emotionally with listeners. This role defines and evolves each brand’s sonic identity, ensuring imaging is clear, distinctive, and aligned with mission and audience. Working in close partnership with the Director of Production and Audio Ministry, Program Directors, and cross-functional teams, this role champions brand sound and imaging excellence while sharing responsibility for the overall creative audio vision. Together, these two director roles raise the bar on sound and storytelling—positioning Hope Media Group as a leader whose creativity and innovation are second to none in faith-based media.

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

Responsibilities

Champion the sonic identity and imaging philosophy for all Hope Media Group brands
Lead imaging execution and refresh cycles to ensure sound remains current, emotional, and unmistakably aligned with brand values
Direct the creation of high-impact imaging, promos, and brand audio elements across platforms
Partner closely with Program Directors to translate programming vision into compelling brand sound
Help ensure each brand maintains a distinct audio identity while contributing to a unified ministry voice
Share responsibility for ministry audio, underwriting, and donor storytelling alongside the Director of Production and Audio Ministry
Participate in underwriting and ministry audio decisions, ensuring creative excellence and FCC compliance
Maintain high standards of sound design, writing, and production quality across all creative audio
Collaborate on production systems, workflows, and delivery standards
Innovate audio across broadcast, streaming, podcasting, video audio design, and social platforms
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 imaging and brand audio for digital platforms and emerging formats
Help establish audio standards and best practices that extend brand sound consistently into digital spaces
Contribute creatively to new programming initiatives that expand audience reach beyond traditional broadcast
Provide creative leadership and mentoring to producers, creatives, and partners as the department evolves
Collaborate on contractor and external partner relationships supporting imaging and brand sound needs
Help build systems that support creativity, clarity, and collaboration
Foster a creative culture marked by unity, experimentation, and excellence