Odyssey Club Producer at Focus on the Family, Inc in Colorado Springs, US

Odyssey Club Producer

Location:
Colorado Springs Colorado

Description: Focus on the Family, Incneed a Odyssey Club Producer immediately starts from Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:02:24 GMT, this position will be placed in Colorado.

For more detail information about this job vacancy please read the description below. If interested in this position, please email us your resume, along with salary requirements and a cover letter to Focus on the Family, Inc starts from Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:02:24 GMT.

The Odyssey Club Producer position exists to organize and coordinate various media development teams ensuring that audio, video, print, web, events, activities, and games combine into cohesive, engaging club member experiences.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Researches potential ACTS partnership organizations; contacts approved organizations and pitches the concept; solicits stories from the partnering organizations for use in the ACTS audio drama; acquires video assets of the approved stories and works in tandem with available staff to coalesce web quest components

Prepares thoroughly-researched background information of partner organizations and submitted stories

Works with Legal Department on contracts for approved partner organizations

Is responsible for development of ACTS website; working with approved vendors and freelance web content providers, garnering internal input and sign off

Creates content as able and necessary

Oversees maintenance of the website, and ensures that it stays fresh with constant updates. Assists in locating multimedia materials to guide the programming web editor in website enhancement

Works in tandem with Executive Producer to brainstorm and develop storylines for the club dramas

Works closely with Executive Producer of both Audio Drama and Films to develop video documentaries

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:
None

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:
Office environment/recording studio

Pressure associated with deadlines

Required Skills

Character/Spiritual:
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.

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.”

Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in public prayer

Demonstrates behaviors aligned with Focus on the Family’s core values

Personal Characteristics:
Professional, detail -oriented, thorough, flexible, articulate, logical, decisive, self-motivated, diplomatic, sensitive, considerate

Skills, Abilities and Special Talents/Gifts:
Must exhibit a high level of independence and writing proficiency, taking on a heavy work load

Must exhibit a high level of knowledge, insight, and creativity

Must exhibit strong leadership qualities, and perform supervising producer roles when necessary

Proven ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Ability to analyze and summarize significant quantities of complex material

Awareness of social, political, and religious issues that impact the family

Good critical, evaluative, and analytical listening skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to handle multiple projects and adhere to strict deadlines

Ability to work independently, yet also be a team player

Well-developed social skills; tactful; ability to make good first impression

Ability to flex with changing schedules and time pressure deadlines

Proficient in use of computer hardware and software, particularly word processing

Good verbal and written communication skills

Self-directed and highly motivated

Required Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Broadcasting, or equivalent experience

3-5 years of demonstrated experience in Arts related project management

Knowledge of Focus on the Family’s mission, philosophy, values, and objectives

There is no relocation offered for this position. Local candidates will be considered first.

Internal candidates will be given first consideration for this position.

The starting salary for this position is $3,740 per month.

Focus on the Family is a non-profit, 501(c)3 religious organization dedicated to helping families thrive.
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