Director, Content & Product Development

Company: Corus Entertainment
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: February 17, 2021

Job Description:

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 600 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal. The Director, Content & Product Development position exists to provide leadership, direction, and strategic oversight of the Content & Product Development department and direct the Focus on the Family Associates Program.This position shall carry the responsibility and direct authority, at the direction of the VP, Content Development over, the development and execution of Content & Product Development strategies and initiatives, which position Focus on the Family as a trusted and established organization for book publishing, films, radio theater, and magazines.As a leadership role, this position is responsible for coordinating with all stakeholders in content-related projects to align content and product strategy and initiatives with the overall ministry goals and objectives. Works closely with, and reports to, the Vice President of Content & Product Development to set the priorities for the resource needs, which address both short and long term Key Ministry Initiatives and Outcomes, and makes recommendations/ plans for how to address them Provides strategic planning expertise in support of the development of Content & Product Development strategy and business plans, annual ministry targets, and the department goals Provides strategic direction and oversight of the Focus on the Family Associates Program, providing new content for the ministry's initiatives Provides high-level oversight for specific programs and projects. Assists in setting strategies, priorities, goals, and limits for project work. Assists in developing the annual programmatic budget and monitors the monthly expenditures to ensure budget compliance Provides creative input to all content projects along with the other Content Development Directors Provides oversight and direction to any Program Supervisors and Managers within the program and may delegate projects to other team members Gathers, analyzes, and reports on program measurements and objectives, with recommendations as required Consults with the ministry's legal staff and the orthodoxy team as appropriate, related to project development Works in conjunction with the Vice President of Content & Product Development to assist in the crafting of content and product initiatives as needed, and to ensure strategic alignment and integration with the overall FOF ministry strategy Works with the Vice President of Content & Product Development in translating the understanding of an audience and their needs into meaningful programs, content, and trans-media channels, etc. Serves as primary interface / contact point with other audience owners and groups within Focus on the Family when these strategies cross multiple internal ministries. Partners with other audience owners and ministries to establish a cross-divisional, cohesive approach to issues and influence initiatives related to the audience. Will represent the Vice President of Content & Product Development's directives at team meetings as required Helps to educate the organization on the trends, characteristics, and needs of Focus on the Family's target audience for resources and products to help families thrive Other Duties/Responsibilities: Performs other duties, including but not limited to duties as assigned, some of which may include the development and creation of a variety of copyrightable works (e.g., print, photography, film, music, visual arts, etc.) for distribution in any and all media and formats (such as television, radio, internet, wireless, DVD, satellite and digital) on a world-wide basis, all of which shall be for the benefit of Focus on the Family Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job: Manages a team of indirect reports and be the primary contact with outside contractors as designated by the Vice President of Content & Product Development Working Environment/Physical Requirements: Office environment, with occasional travel required JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Character/Spiritual: Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us..."
Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the-- Standard of Moral Conduct --and-- Statement of Faith ; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer
Prays personally for Focus on the Family's staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer This role is considered a Spokesperson for Focus on the Family and should represent Focus' position and tone at all times Personal Characteristics: Detailed and highly organized Demonstrates good diplomacy skills, negotiation, and the ability to influence others People person and team oriented Ability to sort through traditional or historic corporate approaches or stated limitations and develop new and creative ways to solve problems and meet needs of new and existing constituents Is motivated by, and held accountable for, achieving measurable deliverables consistent with established objectives Ability to motivate the team to meet service level agreements within the ministry while holding the teams accountable for their outcomes Knowledge/Experience: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in communications, journalism, marketing, publishing, or other related discipline preferred 7-10 years of professional experience with evidence of increasing responsibility 2-4 years of direct experience in new business development and project management 5 years of project management or similar function Thorough understanding of Focus on the Family mission, philosophy, values, and objectives Skills, Abilities and Special Talents/Gifts: Excellent listening and leadership skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong attention to detail Stewardship Requirements: GOA Level "B" (Director)

Salary Range: $71,070 to $86,984/yr.
Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package. Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for:

• Medical Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:
  • Legal Shield/ID Shield
  • AFLAC
  • Retirement Plan
  • Vacation Time
  • Sick Time
  • Holidays
  • Service Awards Note : This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents. *Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits. Helping Families Thrive! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.

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