Careers
Programming Director
The Programming Director is the primary coordinator of the production of all Evangelical Life Ministries’
broadcast, podcast or multimedia.
It is the responsibility of the programming director to understand and execute all areas of planning,
production and distribution of ELM content from inception to archive. This includes but is not limited to
thematic planning and content schedules, acquisition and scheduling of interviewers and interviewees
and coordinating production and engineering personnel.
Once production is completed, it is the responsibility of the programming director to ensure that is
transmitted in a timely manner to the appropriate delivery channel for distribution to listeners, viewers and
multimedia consumers.
The programming director will work with the Chaplain and the Board of Directors to ensure that content is
appropriate to the religious and moral standards established by ELM and is doctrinally sound.
The programming director should be highly skilled at organizing and coordinating multiple activities within
the production process. The programming director will coordinate the activities of the multimedia
consultant to maximize market reach and will be knowledgeable in online measurement metrics in order
to monitor performance across platforms.
Programming Director Responsibilities:
● Creating content and program schedules for media.
● Reviewing content and monitoring the production of content.
● Assigning tasks and roles to team members.
● Ensuring that calendars are up to date and adhered to.
● Identifying key opportunities for the business to increase content impact.
● Researching and analyzing viewership and market research on programming.
● Presenting reports to management on programming and distribution activities.
● Manage archives of past content for possible rebroadcast or use in other forms
Programming Director Responsibilities:
● A bachelor’s degree in film production, business, marketing, or sales.
● A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a station manager, newscast director, production director,
or similar role.
● Solid creative vision.
● Knowledge of basic production best practices, creative processes, and relevant equipment.
● Strong written and verbal communication skills.
● Time management capabilities with a willingness to juggle numerous projects .
● Keen attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
● A sound understanding of technical, legal, and operational aspects of media programming.
● Knowledge of production methods, distribution channels, and various entertainment mediums.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
● Possesses critical thinking and decision-making abilities.
If you are ready to apply, please answer these questions below.
1. Do you acknowledge that the Programming Director of ELM is a part time position?
2. The charter for ELM, a 501c3 non-profit organization, includes sharing the Gospel
message of Jesus Christ to the world. Do you acknowledge the charter and support the
Christian broadcasting work of ELM?
3. Do you understand the complexities of delivering a message in multimedia?
4. Do you understand the pressure of meeting broadcasting schedules, and are you able to
successfully deliver programs in this environment?
5. Do you possess excellent communication skills?