Director of Production and Audio Ministry

Hope Media Group•New Caney, TX

2d•$115,000

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 Production and Audio Ministry is a senior creative leader responsible for shaping Hope Media Group’s ministry, underwriting, and donor storytelling 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.

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

Production Leadership & Audio Ministry Champion
Engagement 365 audio storytelling, crafting ministry and donor messaging that connects generosity to real-life impact through authentic, compelling story
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
Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and live by the Ministry Statement of Faith
Be spiritually grounded, biblically literate, and comfortable participating in prayer and ministry activities
Participate in on-air fundraisers and pray for donors as needed
Be an active member of a Bible-believing local church