Production Director

Description

Is God calling you to ministry?

For over 75 years, The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has proclaimed the Gospel through its various ministries. Whether you work at our headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (BGTC) in Asheville, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Broadcasting (BRB) in Asheville, North Carolina or a field office abroad, you are part of a team of committed Christians working together to reach people to the ends of the earth with the Gospel.

CHRISTIAN PURPOSE AND EXPECTATIONS:

All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further BGEA’s religious mission.

Department Detail – Blue Ridge Broadcasting (BRB) is a listener-supported ministry that operates The Light FM radio stations, the primary of which is 106.9 FM, WMIT. Founded by Billy and Ruth Graham, and with offices and studios on the property of the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove in Asheville, BRB reaches portions of seven states through 106.9 FM and eight other FM signals in NC, SC, and TN. World-wide reach is achieved through The Light FM smartphone app, thelightfm.org and various podcasts.

BRB connects to BGEA through the Media Ministry division; the home of media production and distribution for the BGEA. This division includes: Video Ministry Services – the team that produces BGEA’s video programming and materials; and Audio Ministry Services – the team that produces BGEA’s podcasts and awareness announcements for radio, maintains the Billy Graham Audio Archives and the 24/7 stream of messages and programming for The Billy Graham Channel on SiriusXM satellite radio.

Job Summary – The Media Services & Internet Evangelism division is the home to BGEA’s ministry production and distribution. This division includes Video Media Services – the team that produces BGEA’s video programming and materials, Audio Media Services – the team that produces BGEA’s podcasts, maintains the audio sermon archives and stays connected with BGEA’s radio station (Blue Ridge Broadcasting), Digital Media Services – the team that builds and maintains BGEA’s digital offerings, including the websites, the BGEA app, BGEA’s email platform and some of the key social media platforms, Media Archive Group – the team that maintains our photo and video archives and is responsible for photography at BGEA events, and Search for Jesus – the team that leads our Internet Evangelism ministry.

BRB connects to BGEA through the Media Ministry division; the home of media production and distribution for the BGEA. This division includes: Video Ministry Services – the team that produces BGEA’s video programming and materials; and Audio Ministry Services – the team that produces BGEA’s podcasts and awareness announcements for radio, maintains the Billy Graham Audio Archives and the 24/7 stream of messages and programming for The Billy Graham Channel on SiriusXM satellite radio.

The Production Director will have impecible storytelling skills and the ability to develop and execute a Christian-focused audio and video productions that are current, creative, and relevant for the target listening audience; produces promotional material, spots, videos, public service announcements, and programs that are informative. Also, creates and participates in workflow systems to insure on-time performance of audio and video projects.

Ministry Requirements

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Faithfully upholds BGEA in prayer
• Participates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permits
• Demonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectations
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiate, develop, and implement creative audio and video concepts
• Create video and audio content that is relevant, topical, and geared toward the target listening audience
• Coordinate and execute all on-air production imaging and donor ministry elements and features
• Supervise and coach talent used for station imaging, branding, and assigned projects
• Audition telephone callers for potential use in various imaging projects
• Ensure production content meets BRB quality, mission statement, and philosophy, as well as Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations
• Maintain and participate with the log scheduler and programming team to ensure proper and accurate execution of projects “as ordered”
• Attend at least twelve (12) station events annually and gathers audio and video for use in audio and video projects
• Communicate effectively with multiple team members and departments
• Create concepts for programming and promotional on-air and online materials, and produces promotions, spots, videos, announcements, and programs in a timely manner
• Assign segments to freelance producers and BRB departments
• Develop and execute a Christian-focused on-air program that is current, creative, and relevant for the target listening audience
• Coordinate all elements and features used in the on-air program

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities

• Possesses complete knowledge of all systems needed to produce on-air and online elements (Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere Pro, PlayOut One, and like software programs), and the ability to perform on-air shift
• Possesses complete knowledge of all systems needed to produce music and programs played during on-air shift
• Performs other tasks as assigned

Job Specifications

Skills and Knowledge

• Bachelor-level degree in Communications or related discipline
• Three (3) years’ production experience
• Ability to quickly make sound judgments regarding on-air production content, independently of supervisory input
• Ability to write clearly and concisely for specific audiences
• Ability to work as a team member, and to give and take direction
• Ability to collect data, define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to convey complex ideas in simple, relevant language
• Skill in writing and producing for a variety of voice styles and target listeners
• Skill in personally voicing productions for variety of objectives desired
• Familiarity with audio sources and proper processing for optimum on-air excellence
• Ability to properly represent BRB in public settings, with regard to both performance and appearance
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills
• Familiarity with studio equipment, operations, and techniques
• Ability to organize time and resources
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills
• Ability to use basic math skills
• Thorough knowledge of digital and analogy production equipment
• Ability to implement BRB guidelines and philosophy for radio production independent of personal opinions
• Ability to make sound judgments within guidelines of station operating philosophy regarding the structure of music, programs, and content on BRB radio stations with minimal supervisory input
• Ability to convert abstract concepts into concrete productions
• Ability to satisfactorily complete assigned production projects on schedule
• Demonstrated integrity, loyalty, and positive attitude

Physical/Mental Demands

• Comfort in making public appearances and interacting with listeners
• Ability to concentrate and work productively while under stress and pressure
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include holiday and weekend shifts
• Ability to work alone for extended periods
• Ability to working while sitting for extended periods

Working Conditions

• Work is typically performed in conventional office and radio broadcast settings
• Work involves working in close proximity to other people in a variety of settings

Mission Statement

Continuing the lifelong work of Billy Graham, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association exists to support and extend the evangelistic calling and ministry of Franklin Graham by proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to all we can by every effective means available to us and by equipping the church and others to do the same.

Statement of Faith

These core beliefs make up the foundation upon which all our ministry endeavors are based.

• We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God revealing the love of God to the world. (1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; John 3:16).
• We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
  (Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; Ephesians 4:4-6).
• We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. (Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-4 and 1:29; Acts 1:11 and 2:22-24; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-4 and 4:15).
• We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God, that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation, and that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, we believe that God will reward the righteous with eternal life in heaven, and that He will banish the unrighteous to everlasting punishment in hell. (Luke 24:46-47; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Ephesians 1:7 and 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7).
• We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling enables the Christian to live a godly life. (John 3:5-8; Acts 1:8 and 4:31; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Galatians 5:16-18; Ephesians 6:12; Colossians 2:6-10).
• We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of eternal life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation and eternal punishment. (1 Corinthians 15:51-57; Revelation 20:11-15).
• We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that all true believers are members of His body, the church. (1 Corinthians 12:12, 27; Ephesians 1:22-23).
• We believe that the ministry of evangelism (sharing and proclaiming the message of salvation only possible by grace through faith in Jesus Christ) and discipleship (helping followers of Christ grow up into maturity in Christ) is a responsibility of all followers of Jesus Christ. (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15;1 Peter 3:15).
• We believe God’s plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of marriage, that God created man and woman as unique biological persons made for each other. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. For this reason, we believe that marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female. (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:6-9; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9).
• We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over our lives, and to the ministry of evangelism. (Matthew 9:35-38; 22:37-39, and 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15 and 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10; Colossians 2:6-10; 1 Peter 3:15).
• We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen. (Psalm 139:13; Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 22:37-39; Romans 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10).
• We believe God wonderfully and immutably creates each person a biological male or female. These two distinct, but complementary sexes together reflect the image and likeness of God. Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of God’s merciful design and creative order. (Genesis 1:26-27; Mark 10:6; 1 Corinthians 6:9; Deuteronomy 22:5).

Expectations for Ministry Employment

As an employee of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association:

• I acknowledge that the Lord Jesus Christ is my personal Savior and that I am a personal representative of Him.
• I understand that BGEA is a Christian organization whose purpose is proclaiming the message of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ throughout the world.
• I agree that the purpose of my employment with BGEA is to further its Christian purpose, that I am prepared to assist in accomplishing that purpose, and that my role with BGEA plays a vital part in carrying out its Christian purpose and mission.
• I understand that I must exhibit conduct that is consistent with BGEA’s expectations, whether at work or away from work, in keeping with scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, and BGEA’s policies including Christian Conduct.
• I understand that BGEA has the right and the responsibility to ensure that its Christian religious purpose is carried on with the highest standards and is not harmed or impeded by conduct that is inconsistent with the Bible, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, its Christian religious purpose, or its policies
• I understand that any of my conduct which is not in keeping with the scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, and BGEA’s policies, is inconsistent with BGEA’s Christian religious purpose.
• I understand that if my conduct is determined by BGEA to be inconsistent with its Christian religious purpose, the result will be corrective action up to and including termination from employment.

The Title VII Exception for Employment

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is a faith-based religious organization committed to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ through every effective means. Consistent with our charitable purpose to share the Christian faith, a requirement for employment at BGEA is affirmation and adherence to our Christian Statement of Faith. Our Statement of Faith prerequisite for employment is based upon federal law set forth in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e-1.

Benefits Summary:
Full-Time employees working at least 36 hours per week, are eligible for benefits.

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long term and short term disability insurance
• Term Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays, including 1 floating holiday
• Minimum 12 days of vacation
• 10 sick days