Chief Technology Officer

Overview

Inspiring people to move closer to Jesus.

To be the most trusted source of compelling media, linking people everywhere to the hope of Christ.

Bold Faith: We pursue God-sized dreams through God-honoring obedience and humility. (Micah 6:8)

Innovative Spirit: We seek new ways to fulfill our mission for God’s glory. (Isaiah 43:19)

Grateful Stewardship: To whom much is given, much is required. (1 Peter 4:10)

Team First: We commit to each other in love – honoring one another as we serve the Lord. (Romans 12:10)

Audience Focus: We reach more people for Christ in more ways. (Mark 16:15)

Steadfast Integrity: In all we do, we strive to remain above reproach. (1 Timothy 3:2)

Kingdom Excellence: We bring our best for God and each other. (Colossians 3:23)

The Chief Technology Officer is the technology gatekeeper for the ministry. They are responsible for the vision, leadership and execution of technology solutions, working closely with Ministry leadership to set the strategic direction for the application of technology. Working closely with the CEO and Ministry Leadership Team, this position has exceptional relationship and influencing skills and can translate technology solutions into value speak.

This role will lead teams in the areas of technology, broadcast engineering and facilities to ensure the Ministry’s facilities and infrastructure meet and exceed expectations, and to position K-LOVE as a technological leader so that we can anticipate and meet our listener needs.

• Knows with whom, how, when, and what to communicate. Communication is flavored with grace, respect, and humility. Listens well and willingly receives and applies feedback.
• The ability to relate to others in a way that brings out the best in individuals, groups, and the ministry as a whole. This also includes the team members insight into others. For example, listening skills, writing skills, and interpersonal skills. For team leaders, the leader has demonstrated the ability to hire and develop people on their team.
• The ability to think and plan strategically and translate that thinking into sustained results. Other areas include team members’ ability to do their job and understand all aspects of their role, their capacity to take charge when it makes sense and to solve problems and resolve issues. For team leaders, this includes ability to formulate and present goals, manage to their budget, see beyond the short term and envision the big picture.
• The ability to maintain capacity and openness to God's leading by staying physically, emotionally, and spiritually healthy. Emotional examples of this could include team members flexibility, consistency, adaptability, personal discipline, and ability to manage stress.
• Sees with a future focus beyond daily operations to establish and articulate vision and develop creative solutions. Obtains information and identifies key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal or vision; commits to a course of action to accomplish a long-range goal or vision after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts, available resources, constraints, and organizational values.
• Inspires and motivates others to take action.

• Proactively influence our culture, leading by example in demonstrating collaboration, empowerment, innovation, creativity and service, while being a faithful witness on and off the job of K-LOVE’s mission to create compelling media that inspires and encourages our listeners to have a meaningful relationship with Christ.
• As a member of leadership, contribute to long term planning and vision implementation through identification of strategic technology initiatives, collaboration, prioritization, communication, and evaluation of results, while preserving K-LOVE’s reputation for integrity and excellence.
• Engage CEO on Technology issues, trends, and proposals for strategic initiatives and delivery.
• Collaborate closely with departments throughout the ministry regarding technology issues.
• Oversee strategic planning and implementation for Engineering & Technology Group, with a focus on goals, timelines, budgets, communication, results tracking, and celebration.
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