What are the responsibilities and job description for the Streaming Program Manager position at Elevation Church?
At Elevation Church, we look to link arms in ministry with those who are passionate about stepping into their God-given calling. While we’re a staff from all different backgrounds and walks of life, our mission is the same - to reach people with the Gospel. We’re grounded in scripture and guided by our values, so check out our website (www.elevationchurch.org) to be sure you’re aligned before you step into the application process with us, particularly paying attention to our Beliefs and our Code.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create, maintain, and optimize linear schedules for FAST channels
- Program long-form, short-form, and episodic content to maximize viewer retention
- Develop daypart strategies based on audience behavior and platform performance
- Coordinate with our creative leads on content updates, promotions, and channel launches
- Ensure programming complies with platform standards, technical specs, and metadata requirements
- Identify content gaps and opportunities for new programming blocks or channel concepts
- Monitor channel performance metrics (viewership, watch time, retention, ad load impact) and use analytics to inform scheduling decisions and content rotations
- Maintain programming documentation, logs, and content inventories
MUST-HAVES
- Active participation in a church (we look for a lifestyle of inviting people to church, volunteering, generosity, and prioritizing community)
- Hands-on experience with FAST platforms (Freevee, Xumo Play, Tubi, etc.) or linear streaming channels
- A strong understanding of the FAST ecosystem, audience behavior, and content performance
- Experience with Google Suites (Google Sheets, Drive, etc.)
- Strong time management skills with sound judgment in fast-paced environments
- Excellent verbal and digital communication skills
NICE-TO-HAVES
- Experience working in a non-profit environment or ministry setting
Familiarity with Elevation Church - Experience with Slack and Asana
- Experience working with content performance dashboards or analytics tools
- A balance of creative judgment and data-driven decision-making
Day-to-Day:
- We’re a Sunday-Thursday work environment. Monday-Thursday, we’re in the office (8:30AM - 5PM); on Sunday, we’re supporting the weekend worship experience either directly in our roles or by choosing a weekly serving opportunity at one of our Elevation Church campuses.
- There’s a lot to accomplish each week, so we’re pretty fast-paced. We’re also not afraid to pivot a strategy or project quickly to meet the needs of the weekend - adaptability is a key competence for us.
- Yes, we work hard. But we’re good at playing hard, too. We’re a creative staff, so there’s no shortage of activities around our offices to have some fun!
- You can’t help but grow on our staff. You’ll be around some incredible people. Professional development opportunities will be all around you, both in structured and unstructured ways.
- We expect you to be disciplined in your spiritual practices - be in your Bible, spend time with the Lord in prayer, meditate on and apply the weekly sermon.
- Bring your full self to every project, conversation, and initiative at hand.
Benefits:
- Elevation Church pays 100% of every employee’s medical benefits for full-time staff
- 403b with 4% match
- Dental & Vision benefits
- Paid time off for life, vacations, and rest
- Elevation Church subsidizes 6 sessions of counseling annually
- Basic Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)