Executive Director of SAU Media House

Shape the Future of Storytelling at a Christ-Centered University

Spring Arbor University is seeking an innovative, visionary leader to launch and lead the SAU Media House - a unique initiative that brings together broadcasting, marketing, creative services, digital communications, and brand strategy into one collaborative, mission-driven organization. You will hire key members of this team, shape its culture from day one, and build the operation from a strong existing foundation in marketing, radio broadcasting, and athletics media.

This is a rare opportunity to create something extraordinary.

As Executive Director, you will lead a talented team of professionals and student creators who are passionate about telling stories that inspire, inform, and advance the University’s mission. From radio and podcasts to live streams, athletics, marketing campaigns, video production, social media, public relations, and creative design, you’ll help shape how Spring Arbor University engages audiences and amplifies its impact for Christ.

The Media House exists to elevate the University’s voice, strengthen its brand, expand its reach, and provide meaningful, hands-on experiences for students preparing for careers in a variety of fields.

If you’re a strategic communicator, creative leader, and relationship builder who thrives on innovation and believes media can be used to transform lives for Christ’s Kingdom, we’d love to hear from you.

• Provide strategic vision and leadership for the entire Media House.
• Lead and inspire teams responsible for marketing, broadcasting, communications, design, digital strategy, and creative production.
• Serve as the steward of the Spring Arbor University brand across every communication channel.
• Develop integrated marketing and storytelling strategies that support enrollment growth and institutional priorities.
• Expand broadcasting and media initiatives including radio, podcasts, live streaming, athletics broadcasts, and video production.
• Collaborate with university leadership, faculty, admissions, athletics, advancement, and student life to tell compelling stories.
• Develop partnerships with schools and organizations that create opportunities for future students interested in media and communications.
• Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, fun, innovation, and Christ-centered excellence.

• Significant senior leadership experience in marketing, communications, broadcasting, media production, creative services, or a related field.
• A proven ability to lead multidisciplinary creative teams.
• Experience building brands, developing integrated communication strategies, and managing complex projects.
• Strong strategic thinking combined with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of digital media, video production, social media, public relations, and emerging communication technologies.
• A passion for mentoring others and developing creative talent.

Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.

Spring Arbor University is a Christ-centered university where Jesus Christ is the perspective for learning. Every employee plays an important role in helping students grow deep roots intellectually, spiritually, and professionally while preparing them to make a difference in the world.

Because Spring Arbor University is an evangelical Christian university affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, candidates must support the University’s Statement of Faith and be willing to live and serve in accordance with the Spring Arbor University Concept and Community Covenant.

Spring Arbor University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth,…