Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 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 Executive Director, Content Development and Integration position exists to provide expertise and management leadership in the creation, integration, and exploitation of intellectual property across a variety of channels and media platforms.

This individual guides a cross-functional team of direct and indirect staff and develops processes to ensure that FOF content is created with excellence, and that it is fully utilized across media channels according to the Corporate and KMI strategies, goals, and objectives of the ministry.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Works closely with Senior and Executive Management Teams and other internal and external content developers in development and prioritization of new content and the repurposing of existing content across a variety of delivery platforms.

• Provides executive direction and leadership in the development of viable products and services from content concepts provided by KMI leadership

• Formulates the strategic vision and blueprint and oversees production of content initiatives not owned by Key Ministry Leaders

• Leads the executive oversight of content creation across various mediums such as book publishing, periodicals, curriculums, audio dramas, and other specified products. Supervises the Associate Publisher and Executive Producers to ensure high standards of content quality.

• Assesses and tests content to ensure quality standards and needs are met in the eyes of the target audience

• Provides executive leadership to the Content Acquisition Board, which reviews new content opportunities, determine ways of exploiting and integrating new and existing content, and recommend / approve projects to be pursued. Supports associate publisher as needed to ensure internal support and promotion of published products

• Manages negotiation and approval of author production and licensing contracts, thoroughly reviewing and comprehending all contractual terms, with consultation from legal counsel as needed. Takes executive leadership in cultivating and evaluating publisher and production partnerships and organizational structure.

• Manages and makes decisions regarding processes, policies, and procedures for employee-produced work

• Serves as an executive level liaison with Focus on the Family’s foreign offices, affiliates, and partners to allow their participation in the content evaluation and development process

• Represents Focus on the Family as needed in the areas of content development and exploitation and related subjects

• Serves as Division head for administrative, financial and personnel matters

• Maintains an up-do-date knowledge of media and production trends

• Reviews and assesses project and staff performance

• Approves overall department staffing levels

• Guides the preparation of the department’s annual budget

• Partners with legal counsel

• Builds, equips, and maintains a highly motivated, forward thinking, highly creative team

• Manages strategic external partnerships (i.e., distribution, content creation, etc.)

  Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

  Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job:

  Manages 2 direct reports with a staff of about 20. Has P&L responsibility for two of the primary non-donation revenue generating product areas

  Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Office environment

• Domestic travel, some international travel

• This role may require occasional travel including nights and weekends

  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 (http://media.focusonthefamily.com/fotf/pdf/about-us/human-resources/moral-policy.pdf) and Statement of Faith (http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values) ; 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

  Engages in Christian ministry

  Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values (http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values)

  This position is a “position of responsibility” as defined in the Focus on the Family Moral Policy and is subject to the parameters defined therein regarding divorce

  This role is considered a Spokesperson for Focus on the Family and should represent Focus’ position and tone at all times

  Personal Characteristics:

• Decisive, concerned for long-term effectiveness, Self-motivated, assertive, articulate, flexible

• Establishes high personal work standards and works to achieve them with internal motivation

• Consistently demonstrates strong ownership by taking responsibility for outcomes, prioritizing long-term value, and making decisions that benefit the entire ministry.

• Maintains a high level of motivation for work despite problem, changes, or daily work demands

• Creative and entrepreneurial spirit, passion, and energy

• Works easily with creative individuals and teams

  Knowledge/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Development disciplines, Communications, Marketing, or related fields

• 15+ years of experience in creative product development, specializing in leading editorial teams and progressively taking on greater responsibilities in business negotiation and profit and loss (P&L) management.

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects on time, on strategy, on budget

• Prior proven, successful experience working in a variety of media channels, particularly broadcasting, magazine, and publishing

• Extensive knowledge of emerging “server based” media channels and trends

• Demonstrated understanding and experience with integrating intellectual property across multiple channels

• Confidence in contract and vendor negotiations

• Thorough understanding of FOF mission, philosophy, values, and objectives

• Thorough understanding of political, social, and cultural issues that impact the family

• Prior experience working in or with foreign offices or worldwide organizations

  Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:

• Sensitivity to the needs, cultural sensitivities, and capabilities of FOF global partners

• Excellent organizational skills

• Polished social and communication skills, both written and oral

• Ability to develop strategic and creative plans for multiple function division

• Requires considerable ingenuity and judgment to solve complex problems

• Ability to manage, mentor, motivate and develop creative staff

  Stewardship Requirements:

  Responsible for annual budget in excess of $20million

  Salary Range: $104,004 to $123,243/yr.

  Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV

  Application Materials Instructions:

  Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications

  Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.

  Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:

• Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage

• Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage

• AFLAC

• 403B Retirement Plan

• Vacation Time & Vacation Payout

• Sick Time

• Holidays

• Service Awards

• Community Service Days

• Bookstore Discount

• Fitness Center

  Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:

• Medical Plan

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Life Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Warehouse Membership Reimbursement

  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, except for:

• Fitness Center

• Bookstore Discount

• Sick Time

  Tentative Search Timeline:

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by March 20th, 2024. However, this posting will remain open until filled.

• The potential employee start date is April 1st, 2024.

  Posting date: February 21st, 2024

  Unposting date: ongoing until filled

  Posting contact email: job@fotf.org

Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.

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