Producer

Job Description

Job Description

TCT Ministries and Affiliates is a faith-based, non-profit Christian organization dedicated to sharing the Gospel and serving others with integrity, excellence, and compassion. We are seeking a Producer who shares our Christian values and is committed to stewardship, accountability, and service. The ideal candidate will bring both professional expertise and a heart for ministry.

This is a fully on-site position located in Akron, Ohio. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. If you want to use your gifts to support a ministry with purpose, thrive in a creative environment shaped by Christian values, and desire a place where your work directly serves the Kingdom, we invite you to apply.

Job Summary

The Producer is responsible for the creative development, editorial direction planning, coordination, and successful execution of high-quality video, television, and digital programming across multiple TCT productions. This position plays a key leadership role in shaping compelling, engaging, and ministry-focused content that supports the Company's mission, strengthens audience connection, and upholds the network's standards of excellence.

The Producer takes ownership of assigned programs from initial concept through final production, ensuring that content is thoughtfully developed, thoroughly researched, strategically organized, and professionally executed. This includes developing show concepts, identifying relevant topics and guests, preparing hosts, structuring segments, coordinating production elements, and making critical editorial and production decisions.

Serving as a central point of coordination between hosts, guests, directors, production crews, and internal departments, the Producer drives the creative and operational execution of each program. The position requires strong editorial instincts, creative initiative, leadership, organization, adaptability, and the ability to anticipate challenges and make sound decisions in fast-paced live and recorded production environments.

The Producer is expected to go beyond coordinating production logistics by actively contributing creative ideas, strengthening storytelling, improving program quality, and identifying opportunities to enhance the overall viewer experience.

The Producer contributes to engaging, ministry-focused programming for TCT Today, Ask The Pastor, Dorinda Show, Frankly Speaking, New Creation Woman, Book of the Month Club, and other productions, supporting the overall creative vision and audience experience of the network.

Essential Functions

• Lead the creative development and editorial planning and of assigned television, video, and digital productions, taking ownership of programming from pre-production through final execution.
• Proactively develop compelling show topics, segment ideas, interview concepts, and storytelling elements in alignment with TCT's mission and audience.
• Exercise strong editorial and creative judgment to enhance program quality, relevance, accuracy, and audience engagement.
• Collaborate with hosts and production teams to establish segment structure, show flow, pacing, timing, and overall storytelling.
• Take ownership of the run-of-show and ensure all production materials are accurate, complete, and production-ready.
• Coordinate and manage guests, including booking, communication, preparation, scheduling, and on-air support. Anticipate production challenges, troubleshoot issues, and proactively implement solutions to maintain production quality.
• Lead or coordinate live and recorded productions, managing timing, transitions, cues, and in-show adjustments.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with hosts, directors, crew, and production staff during live broadcasts, including through IFB and other communication systems.
• Establish and manage remote guest connections and troubleshoot production issues as needed to ensure a smooth on-air experience.
• Provide direction and support to guests before, during, and after appearances.
• Make real-time decisions regarding show flow, timing, content, and production adjustments while maintaining overall program quality.
• Partner with production leadership and other creative team members to continuously improve programming and audience experience.
• Ensure productions are organized, prepared, and executed efficiently while meeting established deadlines and production standards.
• Monitor production details and proactively identify potential issues before and during production.
• Maintain a professional, collaborative, and solutions-oriented presence in a fast-paced production environment.
  

Production Planning & Additional Responsibilities

• Lead or assist with production planning, including identifying staffing, crew, equipment, studio, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate with other departments as needed to ensure production readiness.
• Provide guidance and support to Associate Producers and other production team members.
• Serve as a backup for other Producer responsibilities and production functions as needed.
• Contribute ideas for new programming, segments, formats, and creative approaches.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Media Production, Television, or a related field preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in television, video production, broadcast, or digital media, with demonstrated experience producing content.
• Experience producing live and/or recorded television programming is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of studio production workflows, broadcast operations, remote guest technology, and production equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop rundowns, manage show timing, prepare production materials, and make real-time production decisions.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, video editing software, production planning tools, and related media technologies
  
• Experience coordinating guests, show content, and multiple production elements preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong creative vision and editorial judgment with the ability to translate ideas into compelling programming.
• Effective organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced live production environment.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions within established production processes
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to anticipate production needs, troubleshoot issues, and make timely adjustments.
• Proficiency with production tools and studio equipment
• Professionalism, attention to detail, and sound judgment
  

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to stand, sit, stoop, pull, kneel, talk, and hear as needed for the role.
• Use hands/fingers for operation of equipment and tools.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, carry, and reach.
• Occasional travel and outdoor conditions may be required based on production needs, reach, pull, and push.
• Ability to be in a confined area
• Ability to see color
• Moderate to loud noise
• Working near moving parts
• Outdoor conditions

TCT Ministries is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. As a religious organization, we exercise our legal right to hire individuals who share and uphold our faith-based mission and values. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification consistent with our mission.