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 Podcasting & Social Media Director position exists to lead the team responsible for Focus on the Family's podcasting & social media brand areas. The position ensures that the assigned brand's content reaches and engages constituents through high-quality long-form episodes and a consistent stream of short-form clips, all reflecting Focus on the Family's voice, theology, and standards so that families and ministry audiences are reached, engaged, discipled, and strengthened in Christ. The Director owns quality control and performance analysis for both long-form and short-form content, oversees the regular publishing cadence of full episodes, and consults the teams on production decisions and approvals in order for the team to create content that is editorially sound, on brand, and built to perform on each platform. The role connects content decisions to audience data, holding the team accountable to measurable engagement and growth, and must balance output and voice across each brand or audience. The position leads a multi-disciplinary team that may include producers, assistant producers, videographers, graphic designers, and community managers, fostering a collaborative, Christ-centered, accountable culture that maximizes each person's gifts while keeping the ministry's mission at the center of every editorial and distribution decision.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Owns quality control and performance analysis for long-form content within the assigned brand area, reviewing full episodes before publication and analyzing how they perform across podcast platforms and social channels
Coordinates the publication of long-form content on respective platforms
Reviews long-form episodes for editorial accuracy, brand voice, theological soundness, and platform readiness – across each brand within the assigned area
Analyzes listen-through, retention, and engagement data and translates findings into actionable improvements for the team
Owns quality control and performance analysis for short-form content within the assigned brand area, ensuring clips and reels are on brand, well-crafted, and optimized for each channel and audience
Reviews short-form pieces produced by videographers, producers, and community managers for quality, accuracy, and brand fit
Analyzes short-form reach and engagement metrics and guides clip selection, formatting, and posting strategy
Oversees long-form publishing for assigned brand feeds, ensuring a consistent cadence of full episodes is scheduled, optimized, and released on time (typical cadence ranges from approximately 8 to 12 episodes per period depending on the brand assignment)
Manages episode metadata, titles, descriptions, and artwork coordination for publication; maintains the publishing calendar and ensures releases align with broader ministry priorities and, where applicable, balance output across multiple brands
Serves as the production consultant and approval authority for the team, advising producers, videographers, graphic designers, and community managers on production decisions and granting final approvals before content goes live
Sets and upholds production and editorial standards for the team, respecting the distinct tone each brand or audience requires
Resolves creative and technical questions and ensures approvals move efficiently
Leads, coaches, and develops the assigned podcasting and social media team, setting goals, reviewing performance, and fostering a collaborative and accountable culture
Partners with the Podcasting & Social Media Sr. Director and peer Directors to align strategy, share learnings, and coordinate cross-brand initiatives.
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job:
Working Environment/Physical Requirements:
Works primarily in an office environment
May require occasional domestic and international travel
May require evening and weekend commitments tied to publishing schedules and production needs
May involve time in recording, video, and editing spaces alongside the production team
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:
Knowledge/Experience:
Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:
Stewardship Requirements:
Pay Range: $100,966 to $117,812
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 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:
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:
Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:
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:
Tentative Search Timeline:
Posting date: September 15, 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.
We speak hope into families around the world. With our podcasts, social media, videos, and articles, we proclaim biblical truths to help broken families find redemption in Jesus. Our team is passionate about advancing the Kingdom of God—and we love finding imaginative ways to do so. Join us through employment opportunities, summer internships, or volunteer work.
