Audio AUDIO PRODUCTION SPECIALIST 2 TEMP P/T

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 Audio Production Specialist II position exists to perform highly complex functions in recording and producing high quality audio for various elements of Focus on the Family. This position requires only general direction and seldom refers unusual or complex problems to supervisor.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides expertise during the production editing process and assists with training new staff members
• Utilizes production skills to perform rough, time, and final editing of broadcast projects to predetermined length using Pro Tools Digital Audio Workstation
• Mixes music and performs other techniques to improve sound quality (e.g., equalization, compression, matching new and old material seamlessly)
• Ensures technical quality of broadcast projects
• Reviews final versions of audio prior to distribution for content, audio quality, and any copyright or legal issues
• Prepares each audio project for archival purposes for future use
  
  

Daily

• Performs pre-production functions in preparation for voice track or wraparound sessions, including analyzing the material, editing time and content, and ensuring equalization
• Responds to broadcast schedule replacements as required while maintaining broadcast quality and meeting distribution deadline
• Edits the content of each broadcast to ensure the highest degree of content, flow, and global cultural sensitivity and relevancy
• Ensures that no content is released without confirmation of reliability and all legal issues are settled in collaboration with the Daily Producer
• Collaborates with Public Policy on Special State Only and C3/C4 versions to ensure law abidance
• Serves as primary engineer for all recording sessions in the studio, including interviews, wraps, and voice tracks
• Performs recording studio set-up and microphone placement
• Performs technical support and engineering for special off-site audio recordings and actualities for various broadcast products
• Coordinates the set-up, recording and tear down of interview tapings in the Focus on the Family Welcome Center Theater\
• Edits each Daily Broadcast into several different versions (Commercial/Non-Commercial, Border, and Canada) including special state only versions and separate C3 and C4 versions as needed
• Delivers final versions of broadcast to Satellite on time for distribution
• Engineers and edits special projects for The Office of the Chairman as needed
  
  

Audio Journal Editor/Producer:

• Researches potential topics for inclusion on Audio Journal
• Creates, records, and produces creative teasers for Audio Journal
• Serves as primary audio engineer for all recording session for Young Family Audio Journal
• Loads and prepares audio for Focus on Your Child Audio Journal wraps and voice track recording
• Composes voice track scripts for host and reporters
• Composes questions for interviews of expert guests
• Assists producers in coaching and developing voice talent
• Edits and mixes audio material for Young Family Audio Journal
• Coordinates with Producer to edit Audio Journal down to time
• Records, edits, and distributes CD masters of all Focus on Your Child Audio Journal interviews
• Assembles 4 versions, designed for different stages of adolescents, of Focus on Your Child Audio Journal f or distribution to Focus on Your Child Members
• Meets all deadlines to deliver audio program to Producer in both CD and MP3 format
  
  

Weekend Editor/Producer:

• Researches potential topics for inclusion on Weekend Magazine
• Creates, records, and produces creative teasers for Weekend Magazine
• Loads and prepares all audio needed for Weekend Magazine studio recording
• Composes voice track scripts for host and reporters
• Composes questions for interviews of expert guests
• Records and edits Weekend Magazine interviews and voice tracks
• Assists producers in coaching and developing voice talent
• Coordinates and records off-site interviews and actualities for Weekend Magazine
• Coordinates with Briargate Media for all spot assignments within Weekend Magazine
• Assembles Weekend Magazine to predetermined length
• Masters CDs of Weekend Magazine for reference
• Produces special holiday versions of Weekend Magazine
• Uses Master CD to create 2 versions of Weekend Magazine (Commercial/Non-Commercial and Canada versions)
• Re-edits the master for a secular version of Weekend Magazine according the boundaries put forth for those specific radio stations
• Reviews final versions of Weekend Magazine prior to airing for content, audio quality, and any copyright or legal issues
• Delivers final versions of broadcast to Satellite on time for distribution
  
  

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.
• May perform voice work in audio and audio/visual works, as needed, which may include, hosting, interviews, performing a role, etc.
• Edits and produces other audio projects as needed
• May write scripts, produce voice tracks (with teasers, offers, and program notes), and/or perform other creative functions
• May review final version to broadcast prior to airing/release
• Engineers KYDS Radio recording sessions as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job:

• May oversee production of short features; i.e., Focus on the Family Minute
  
  

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Occasional to frequent exposure to noise, dust, fumes, etc.
• Well developed sense of hearing for entire audio spectrum frequency
  
  

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

Engages in Christian ministry

Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values

Personal Characteristics:

• Detail-oriented, thorough, flexible, articulate, logical, decisive, self-motivated, diplomatic, sensitive, considerate
  
  

Knowledge/Experience:

• Associate’s Degree in Broadcasting, Communications, or equivalent broadcast trade school certification
• 6 years experience in a combination of sound engineering, audio editing, and broadcast programming
• In-depth knowledge of FOF mission, philosophy, values, and objectives
  
  

Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:

• Ability to operate sophisticated audio recording/editing equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Ability to listen and process
• Ability to work independently
• Strong organizational skills
• Competent in use of computer software and hardware
• Ability to conduct interviews
• Ability to use judgment to solve complex problems within the limits of standard policy and practice
  
  

Pay Range: $26.00 to $30.00

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV

• Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove any age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
  
  

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. 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:
• Sick Time
• Bookstore Discount
• Fitness Center
  
  

Tentative Search Timeline:

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by December 12, 2025 However, this posting will remain open until filled.
• The potential employee start date is January 5, 2025.
  
  

Posting date: December 3, 2025

Un-posting 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.