Director of Programming and Content

Location: Shoreline, WA

Employment Status: Full Time

Compensation: $125,000-$155,000

Benefit Highlights: Health Insurance, Retirement Plans w/CRISTA match, Family Care, Paid Holidays, PTO, Tuition Discount at King’s Schools.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CRISTA Ministries (“CRISTA”) is a Christian church community that exists to exercise and express its Christian beliefs. At the core of our Christian church community is the belief that as Christians, we are part of the priesthood of all believers, set forth in I Peter 2. We believe this priesthood calling rests upon all Christians and is a foundational, spiritual practice of our CRISTA community. This priesthood calling evokes within us the response to view our work as our ministry. We believe that all representatives of our community are ministers of the gospel and play equally important roles in exercising, expressing and teaching our beliefs (I Corinthians 12: 17-23).

CRISTA exists to make known the love of Jesus Christ through demonstrated works of service and ministry. We use every method available so that the people of the world may hear the Gospel, accept Christ as their Savior, and grow in their faith. We are a united family of Biblical Ministries inspired by a shared vision to serve and impact the young through the elderly, all cultures and backgrounds, in our own backyard and around the world through excellence in our service and operations. By leading a healthy and sustainable organization, CRISTA empowers its ministries to serve the needs of the world and share the Gospel, making disciples. Our commitment is to glorify, honor and obey the Lord in all we do through a workforce of ministers: our staff and volunteers who are called, committed, and faithful Christians.

CRISTA leads five distinct ministries in alignment with our calling to draw people into a transforming relationship with Christ. From World Concern’s relief and development efforts around the globe; from CRISTA Media’s stations that broadcast uplifting messages and music through your radio dials to the fireside songs that bring joy to campers year-round at CRISTA Camps; from the young minds equipped with knowledge at King’s Schools to the seniors receiving exceptional care at CRISTA Senior Living. Whether traversing the globe or right in our backyard, the CRISTA family of ministries is empowered to meet the needs of those we serve with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

CRISTA MINISTRIES MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS

• Mission Statement: To fearlessly declare the Gospel, with Biblical truth and love, leading generations to follow Jesus.
• Vision Statement: Until All Know Jesus.

CRISTA MINISTRIES CORE VALUES

• Christ-Centered: We approach our work by faith, prayerfully believing God will do the miraculous.
• Servanthood: We serve our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually.
• Uncompromising Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and trustworthy – reflecting Jesus in all we do.
• Holy Stewardship: We honor and maximize the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us.
• Excellence: We serve with excellence knowing that we represent God in our work, words, and actions.
• Unified Team: We are One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

MEDIA’s PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Boldly declaring Jesus through Christian media. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Programming and Content, KCMS & KWPZ (Program Director) is responsible for strategic leadership and oversight of the development and execution of CRISTA Media’s content across platforms. Reporting to the General Manager, this position initiates and leads a unified content strategy that reflects CRISTA’s mission and spiritual values. The Program Director supervises full-time air talent directly and leads the broader Programming and Content team through direct reports. The Program Director heads the creation, curation, and distribution of content across on-air and digital platforms. Role has final daily accountability for station music strategy and execution, working collaboratively with the Music Director and music teams and within strategic direction established by the General Manager.

The Program Director collaborates across CRISTA’s ministries and resource departments, representing CRISTA Media’s programming and content needs, while supporting organization-wide ministry goals and initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(General overview and may not include all details of responsibilities)

• Programming: 
  • Initiate and implement appropriate strategies to achieve ministry and ratings goals for each station.   
  • Primary focus will be on the two FM broadcast signals in WA and BC (KCMS/KWPZ).   
  • Secondary focus on Purposely Podcast Network, AllMomDoes, and station streams with emphasis on growth of KWPZ stream in Canada.   
• Operations: 
  • Ensure that all technical, operational, and relational aspects of programming are executed with excellence.   
  • Work with vendors to maximize resources, using available tools, research, and programs.   
  • Collaborate with Chief Engineer and CRISTA VP of Sales, to ensure reliable operational systems for professional broadcasting and support the generation of revenue.    
  • Provide input to GM and CRISTA VP of Sales for commercial acceptance policies and Operations Manager regarding responses to listener complaints.   
• Management and Talent Coaching: 
  • Ensure each on-air talent is mentored and coached, building a cohesive team that encourages excellent individual performance. 
  • Develop measurable goals and responsibilities and monitor performance of programming staff to meet operational and programming needs and objectives. 
  • Provide in-person leadership, supervision, coaching, and encouragement to the KWPZ programming team through regular travel to Bellingham, building trust, strengthening relationships, and fostering collaboration and professional growth.  
  • Recruit and train team members with emphasis on achieving succession planning goals. 
• Measurability and Reporting: 
  • Utilize all available resources to measure success of programming strategy and individual talent performance.   
  • Provide strategic insights and reporting to the GM and CRISTA executive leadership 
• Marketing, Branding and Promotions: 
  • Collaborate with CRISTA Marketing, and Promotions Director to develop appropriate marketing messages, advertising, contests, events, and on-air promotions to drive listenership, ministry impact and ratings.   
  • Meet regularly to plan and execute.    
  • Ensure all public-facing content on all platforms matches station branding and attributes, including station websites, social media, fundraising materials, marketing vehicles, etc.  
• Innovation, Industry Awareness & Research: 
  • Coordinate and apply available research to adjust and formulate programming strategy, including music song selection and rotation, appropriate station brand imaging, clock structure, community impact, promotional focus and meeting listener needs.   
  • Stay abreast of major industry changes and innovation and apply appropriately to CRISTA Media stations. 
• Fundraising & Ministry Impact  
  • Collaborate with CRISTA Resource Advancement and World Concern to plan and execute on-air and digital fundraising initiatives.  
  • Ensure content supports ministry goals and reflects CRISTA’s spiritual mission.  
• Consultants and Contractors: 
  • Negotiate and manage appropriate vendor contracts and relationships. 
• Work Collaboratively with supervisor, co-workers and customers. 
• Other Duties  
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.  
  • Compliance with FCC rules & regulations.  
  • Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith, and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).  

Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

CHRIST CENTERED

• Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
• Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.).
• Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
• Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participati