Job Description

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 Global Media Specialist position exists to serve as a key contributor to Focus on the Family’s global media strategy by owning the end-to-end distribution and localization of international audio and video content. This role provides operational leadership for international broadcasts, drives continuous improvement in AI-assisted translation and localization workflows, and ensures culturally appropriate, high-quality content delivery across diverse global platforms. This position exercises independent judgement, cross-functional collaboration, and technical expertise to optimize global reach and ministry impact.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

International Daily Radio Broadcast:

• Owns and oversees the daily international broadcast and digital distribution strategy, aligning schedules with regional priorities, seasonal considerations, and audience relevance

• Establishes and executes final quality-control standards for international content, ensuring accuracy and consistency across distribution platforms

• Analyzes international media partnership performance by tracking key metrics and recommending improvements to leadership

AI-Assisted Translation & Localization:

• Prepares videos and audio for localization using subtitles, voice-overs, or approved AI voice cloning to support accurate foreign language translation

• Evaluates, pilots, and recommends new AI-driven translation and localization solutions to improve efficiency, scalability, and quality of global media distribution

• Leads quality-control of AI-assisted translations by coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to ensure linguistic accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and ministry alignment

Adventures in Odyssey International:

• Serves as a subject-matter contributor for global content review, advising on international audience impact. Prepares final files and metadata; coordinates timely delivery for international syndication and digital release

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Attends weekly staff meetings and bi-weekly content meetings

• Maintains communication with international counterparts, building a service-oriented relationship with Associate Offices and ministry partners

• Represents global impact and needs in all meetings and work

• 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, voice work, film, music, visual arts, etc.) for distribution in any and all media and formats (such as television, radio, internet, , 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

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:

• Professional, detail-oriented, thorough, flexible, articulate, logical, decisive, self-motivated, diplomatic, sensitive, considerate; cool under pressure; team player; able to proceed with little supervision: models a high degree of integrity, ethics, and morals, based on biblical standards, in all business and personal activities

Knowledge/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Broadcasting, Journalism, or Communications

• 2-4 years of experience in a combination of broadcast programming and ministry/business development

• International experience preferred

• In depth knowledge of Focus on the Family mission, philosophy, values, and objectives

Skills, Abilities and Special Talents/Gifts:

• Proven ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) in multi-cultural settings

• Self-directed and highly motivated, yet also a team player

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

• Prior experience using ProTools for audio editing preferred

• Prior experience using Adobe Premier for video editing preferred

• Knowledge of AI technology that supports media translation to improve workflow efficiency

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Access, exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with strong organizational skills and the ability to work for extended periods with spreadsheets and scheduling tools

• Awareness of diverse cultural perspectives on social, political, and religious issues

• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines while handling multiple projects and changing schedules

• Able to learn and organize digital upload systems

• Ability to independently resolve complex workflow, technical, and cross cultural challenges within global media distribution, exercising sound judgment within established policy frameworks

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 April 26, 2026 However, this posting will remain open until filled.
• The potential employee start date is May 11, 2026

Posting date: March 26, 2026
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.