Programming and Content Manager, The Billy Graham Channel

Is God calling you to ministry?

For over 70 years, The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has proclaimed the Gospel through its various ministries. Whether you work at our headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (BGTC) in Asheville, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Broadcasting (BRB) in Asheville, North Carolinaor a field office abroad, you are part of a team of committed Christians working together to reach people to the ends of the earth with the Gospel.

CHRISTIAN PURPOSE AND EXPECTATIONS:

All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further BGEA’s religious mission.

Department Detail –Audio Ministry Services (AMS) produces content that tells of the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. AMS curates the Billy Graham Audio Archives, home to over 1,600 of Mr. Graham’s messages spanning over 65 years, all available on-demand. Mr. Graham’s timeless messages provide the foundation for Sirius XM’s The Billy Graham Channel, which AMS directs from its’ Charlotte studios. Among the podcasts in production: Fearless with Cissie Graham Lynch, which encourages subscribers to live out a fearless faith in a compromising culture. For radio stations, AMS produces Billy Graham Minute, a monthly set of fifteen messages each delivering Biblical truth in 60 seconds. AMS also creates the radio announcements that serve to promote and build awareness for many of the ministry’s endeavors.

Job Summary –The Programming and Content Manager must meet objectives related to the mission and goals of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) as the key contributor to and executor of the long-term strategic plans for The Billy Graham Channel (the channel) on SiriusXM satellite radio. Assists Executive Director in determining the content mission and target audience of the channel. With target in mind, crafts the formatic structure of the channel and cultivates its particular “personality” in production and writing of content. This includes development and direction of special programming for the channel. Serves as a point contact for Billy Graham Minutes radio feature in conjunction with BGEA’s in-house advertising and media buying agency, Willow Communications. Also contributes in the review of other Audio Ministry Services-produced content, as requested. 

Ministry Requirements

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Faithfully upholds BGEA in prayer
• Participates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permits
• Demonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectations
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates integrity, loyalty, and positive demeanor
• Determines the rotation of the Billy Graham (BG) messages on the channel, and verifies real-time results from monitoring, and communication with SiriusXM Producer, News/Talk
• Writes and reviews promo and imaging material for the channel. Works with Production Supervisor on production of said.
• Recruits and selects the hosts for the channel, directing and coaching them in their performance.
• Keeps channel hosts informed of promotional objectives and supplies them with the information needed for them to craft their pre-recorded breaks.
• Determines scheduling for special programs on the Channel.
• Determines schedules for spots, special programming promos; rotation for imaging and branding production, etc
• Pending briefings with Executive Director and Production Supervisor, determines content to be featured on billygrahamchannel.com
• Coordinates marketing and promotion of the channel with stakeholders in all BGEA media platforms and with BGEA in-house agency, Willow Communications
• Maintain close communication with BGEA Media/PR and BGEA Communications to utilize social media on behalf of the channel and champion programming of heightened interest to users of BGEA social media and digital. Assist in creation of content to be placed on billygrahamchannel.com
• Maintains close communication with the Billy Graham Library and The Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove for co-promotional event opportunities
• Maintains open communication with the communications, marketing and promotional point people in all BGEA ministry areas
• Communicates and collaborates regularly with SiriusXM’s Senior Producer, News/Talk
• Strategic station contact lead for Billy Graham Minutes productions, serving in collaboration with in-house agency as a point person for partner station contact. Conduct audit of the Billy Graham Minute database every two years, or as assigned.
• Adheres to budget and project costs, as set by Executive Director.
• Maintains keen interest in and awareness of current events and popular culture to determine if and how the channel responds to events and culture in relevant terms from a Christian perspective
• Assists with the strategic and tactical development of any additional opportunities with SiriusXM channels and directs production for said
• In collaboration with AMS team, suggests concepts and assists in processes required to develop new content
• Reviewer of podcast content, as requested
• In collaboration with AMS team, offers input on content marketing and distribution
• Reviewer of podcast content, as requested
• In collaboration with AMS team, offers input on content marketing and distribution
• Assists with responding to posts on Billy Graham Radio Facebook page, as assigned

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists Executive Director, as requested.
• Conducts special project analyses and prepares reports as directed by Managing Producer
• Represents AMS in presentations to BGEA staff, as assigned
• Collaborate with Blue Ridge Broadcasting staff, as assigned, on special needs and projects
• Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

Skills and Knowledge

• Bachelor-level or Associates Degree preferred. Five years’ experience as radio program producer, assistant program director, or program director. Experience in News/Talk or Christian Teaching formats preferred
• Demonstrative experience hosting/voicing copy for productions is required
• On-air announcer/air talent experience is preferred
• Experience conceptualizing, writing and producing for promotional and image production.
• Exceptional writing skills for on-air promotional material, imagining, web content and social media posts Professional and cordial communication skills via e-mail and phone. .Comfort and proficiency in dialoguing with partner stations from a consulting/service point of view.
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills
• Proficient with digital editing software and familiar with production studio equipment and software
• Ability to contribute and collaborate in a team environment
• Ability to implement BGEA guidelines for all productions regardless of own opinions
• Familiarity with social media platforms
• Excellent organizational skills, with ability to create efficient systems relative to areas of responsibility
• Ability to solve problems and reach workable solution with limited time and input
• Excellent time and resource management skills with minimal supervision.

Physical/Mental Demands

• High level of personal initiative and motivation
• Ability to concentrate and work productively under considerable pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to collaborate with others as well as work independently
• Ability to work concurrently on multiple tasks
• Ability to work in stationary position for extended periods of time
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Working Conditions

• Work is typically performed in a conventional office/production studio environment
• Occasional travel required
• Flexible working hours may be required occasionally as production needs warrant
• Some remote work may be required at the Billy Graham Library and the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove (Asheville, NC)

Mission Statement

Continuing the lifelong work of Billy Graham, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association exists to support and extend the evangelistic calling and ministry of Franklin Graham by proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to all we can by every effective means available to us and by equipping the church and others to do the same.

Statement of Faith

These core beliefsmakeup thefoundation upon whichall ourministryendeavorsare based.

• Webelievethe Bibleto betheinspired,the onlyinfallible,authoritativeWordofGodrevealing thelove ofGod to the world.  (1Thessalonians2:13;2Timothy3:15-17;John 3:16).
• WebelievethatthereisoneGod,eternallyexistent in three persons: Father,Son,and HolySpirit.
  (Matthew28:19; John 10:30;Ephesians4:4-6).
• Webelieveinthe deityofthe LordJesusChrist,inHisvirgin birth,inHissinlesslife,inHismiracles,inHis vicariousand atoning death through His shed blood on the cross,in Hisbodilyresurrection,inHisascensionto theright handofthe Father,andinHispersonalreturninpowerand glory. (Matthew 1:23;John 1:1-4 and1:29;Acts1:11and 2:22-24;Romans8:34;1Corinthians15:3-4;2 Corinthians5:21; Philippians2:5-11;Hebrews1:1-4 and 4:15).
• Webelievethatall men everywhere are lostandfacethe judgmentofGod,thatJesusChrististhe onlyway of salvation,andthat forthe salvationoflostand sinfulman, repentanceofsinandfaithinJesusChristresultsin regeneration bythe HolySpirit.Furthermore, we believethatGod willreward the righteouswitheternal life inheaven,andthatHe willbanish the unrighteousto everlasting punishment inhell.(Luke24:46-47;John 14:6;Acts4:12;Romans3:23;2Corinthians5:10-11;Ephesians1:7 and2:8-9; Titus3:4-7).
• Webelieveinthe present ministryofthe HolySpirit,whose indwelling enablesthe Christian tolive agodly life. (John 3:5-8;Acts1:8and 4:31; Romans8:9;1 Corinthians2:14;Galatians5:16-18;Ephesians6:12;Colossians2:6-10).
• Webelieveinthe resurrection ofboththe saved andthe lost;the saved untothe resurrection ofeternallife and the lostuntothe resurrection ofdamnationandeternalpunishment.(1 Corinthians15:51-57; Revelation20:11-15).
• Webelieveinthe spiritual unityofbelieversinthe LordJesusChristand thatall true believersaremembersofHisbody, the church.  (1 Corinthians12:12,27; Ephesians1:22-23).
• Webelievethattheministryofevangelism(sharing andproclaiming themessage ofsalvationonlypossiblebygrace throughfaithinJesusChrist)and discipleship(helpingfollowersofChristgrowup intomaturityinChrist)isa responsibilityofallfollowersofJesusChrist.  (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15;1 Peter 3:15).
• WebelieveGod’splanfor humansexualityisto be expressed onlywithinthe contextofmarriage,that Godcreatedman andwoman asunique biologicalpersonsmadefor each other.Godinstitutedmonogamousmarriage between male andfemale asthefoundation ofthefamilyand the basicstructure of human society.Forthisreason,we believethat marriageisexclusivelythe union ofonegeneticmale andone geneticfemale. (Genesis2:24;Matthew19:5-6; Mark10:6-9;Romans1:26-27;1 Corinthians6:9).
• We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over ourlives, and to the ministry of evangelism.  (Matthew 9:35-38; 22:37-39, and 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15 and 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10; Colossians 2:6-10; 1 Peter 3:15).
• We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen.  (Psalm 139:13; Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 22:37-39; Romans 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10).
• We believe God wonderfully and immutably creates each person a biological male or female.  These two distinct, but complementary sexes together reflect the image and likeness of God.  Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of God’s merciful design and creative order.  (Genesis 1:26-27; Mark 10:6; 1 Corinthians 6:9; Deuteronomy 22:5).

Expectations for Ministry Employment

Asan employee ofBillyGrahamEvangelisticAssociation:

• I acknowledge that the Lord Jesus Christ is my personal Savior and that I am a personal representative of Him.
• I understand that BGEA is a Christian organization whose purpose is proclaiming the message of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ throughout the world.
• I agree that the purpose of my employment with BGEA is to further its Christian purpose, that I am prepared to assist in accomplishing that purpose, and that my role with BGEA plays a vital part in carrying out its Christian purpose and mission.
• I understand that I must exhibit conduct that is consistent with BGEA’s expectations, whether at work or away from work, in keeping with scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, and BGEA’s policies including Christian Conduct.
• I understand that BGEA has the right and the responsibility to ensure that its Christian religious purpose is carried on with the highest standards and is not harmed or impeded by conduct that is inconsistent with the Bible, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, its Christian religious purpose, or its policies
• I understand that any of my conduct which is not in keeping with the scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, and BGEA’s policies, is inconsistent with BGEA’s Christian religious purpose.
• I understand that if my conduct is determined by BGEA to be inconsistent with its Christian religious purpose, the result will be corrective action up to and including termination from employment.

The Title VII Exception for Employment

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is a faith-based religious organization committed to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ through every effective means.  Consistent with our charitable purpose to share the Christian faith, a requirement for employment at BGEA is affirmation and adherence to our Christian Statement of Faith. Our Statement of Faith prerequisite for employment is based upon federal law set forth in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e-1.