Join our dynamic team as an Audio Producer, where you will transform ideas into captivating audio experiences that resonate with our audience! Under the guidance of our Audio Production Supervisor, you will use your creativity and expertise to craft professional-level audio pieces that promote the messaging of the ministry partners, events and localized public affairs segments. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are ready to make an impact through audio, we want to hear from you!

In addition, a VALUES FIT is top priority. Do our values align with yours?  Mission, Beliefs & Values. If so, please read on.

This role will be at our new Franklin, TN Headquarters

Here’s just some of what you will be doing daily…

• Complete full cycle of production projects to include originating creative ideas, project planning, copywriting, and assembling audio elements (voicing and/or working with voice talent).
• Conceptualize, write, and produce professional, network-quality content. Complete daily copywriting and audio production including, but not limited to, conceptualizing, voicing and assembling of audio pieces.
• Work closely with internal and external clients incorporating feedback and copy points to create audio that effectively communicates and connects to target audiences. Ensure proactive and clear communication with clients on expectations, vision of projects, target audience, and desired outcome.
• Work with Audio Production Supervisor to ensure that spots move effectively through the production workflow, making suggestions and adjustments as necessary to ensure that each spot is appropriately produced.
• Utilize vCreative PPO website for production order workflow, as well as sites such as OneDrive and SharePoint for some audio file delivery, upload, and download.
• Utilize Pro Tools recording/editing software for audio projects that include complex use of multiple tracks, audio plug-ins, compression, EQ, automation, and other professional features, techniques, and practices that include and that go beyond a voiceover and music track. Projects should contain “high production value”, continue to raise the bar, and show consistency in meeting departmental standards.
• Utilize Adobe Audition for audio finalizing and metadata entry prior to upload.
• Maintain professional competency, knowledge, and skills necessary to effectively perform job duties by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training. Specifically, stay “current” and informed with audio trends.
• Maintain courteous, positive, and efficient interaction between programming, underwriting, traffic and production departments as well as ministry partners.

We are looking for a very specific skill set. If you can say yes to each of these requirements, then we want to meet you!

• Associates degree, or combination of education/training with relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of digital multi-track audio production experience, preferably within the broadcast media industry.
• Full cycle production experience to include concept origination and planning, copywriting, voicing, and production.
• Hands on experience using Pro Tools, vCreative, Adobe Audition, RSC Zetta and other software programs as required.
• Demonstrated ability to create and produce high quality audio content.
• Local and/or national voiceover experience helpful.
• A collaborative and flexible style, with strong service mentality. Need to be seen as a team player.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to keep pace in a changing work environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to build trust and value others.
• Excellent problem solver and solution oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop sincere business/ministry relationships.
• Demonstrated commitment to the social sector with a passion for our mission and values.

Why work for Educational Media Foundation, K-LOVE/Air1?

Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, CA, with a singular radio station, EMF today owns and operates the nation's two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts, and events. EMF employs nearly 500 team members between its offices in Nashville, TN, Rocklin, CA, and field locations around the country. You can view our mission and values here Mission, Beliefs & Values. 

What can we offer you?

• Industry leading Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• Robust 401K with company match
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
• Generous PTO, holiday and sick pay
• Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more
• Leadership and Career Development Programs including free access to LinkedIn Learning platform

“As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMF makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and the promotion of equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class, characteristic or status.  However, EMF is also a religious non-profit organization where all team members contribute to the Company’s mission of encouraging our audiences “to have a meaningful relationship with Christ.” Therefore, pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), EMF has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Company’s Statement of Faith.  Also, as a religious non-profit organization, the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.”