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Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.

The Cloud Media Platform Engineer 1 position exists to support ministry objectives by architecting, designing, implementing, and maintaining training for supporting secure, reliable, and scalable cloud media asset management storage applications. Position responsibilities include availability, performance, efficiency, media organization, change management, monitoring, emergency response, and capacity planning of ministry cloud media infrastructure. The outcome will be infrastructure for private, public and hybrid cloud systems that support applications, systems and processes which are more consistent, automated, reliable, and observable.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

+ Works on one or more products or projects

+ Implements, manages, and maintains cloud Media Asset Management applications, storage, data, and scales these as needed

+ Architects, manages, and administers cloud Media Asset Management applications and resources on various cloud storage platforms

+ Trains Video and Audio editing staff on the use of cloud Media Asset Management applications and systems

+ Supports Video and Audio editing staff on workflow challenges and changes

+ Supports customer / business requests related to Media assets

+ Partners with other cloud Infrastructure Engineers on architecture and design of multi-storage cloud tiers and the migration and organization of media asset data

+ Partners with other cloud Infrastructure Engineers on Data Protection systems and strategies

+ Identifies and organizes all Video and Audio media assets and works with business stakeholders on media asset data hygiene and retention

+ Develops and documents organizational methods and structure within the cloud Media Asset Management files systems, asset groups, and asset containers

+ Maintains and practices expertise in digital asset organization, metadata standards, and cataloging

+ Implements, manages, and maintains transcoding and A.I. Media Asset Management technologies as needed

+ Works with solution vendors to open and resolve trouble-tickets related to Cloud Media Asset Management applications

+ Maintains competency dealing with manufacturer / vendor / partner sales and support

+ Advises Senior leadership, when needed, on data hygiene recommendations and strategies

+ Monitors and maintains tight cloud storage cost-controls and automated cloud storage tiering mechanisms to maximize cost efficiency

+ Maintains tight relationships, strategies and collaboration with other departments and stakeholders for both Brand adherence and DAM (Digital Asset Management) solutions

+ Works to help align and advise strategy, metadata and integration(s) between MAM and DAM solutions

+ Works to implement and champion Rights Management solutions where applicable

+ Maintain current education on latest industry roadmaps related to the ever-evolving cloud-editing space

+ Expands knowledge of evolving, innovative cloud media technologies and assist with recommendations for implementation and adaptation of new technologies

+ Advises leadership on new technologies that can gain workflow and cost efficiencies

+ Maintains core knowledge on user access and IAM principals, assists in in-app user role creation and user provisioning

+ Documents everything so that observations turn into repeatable actions and into automated processes

+ Maintains, develops, and improves core editing workflow processes and advises on industry best practice

+ Mentors client teams, editing teams and team members as appropriate

+ May be part of the department leadership team, providing specialized feedback, advice, insight, and guidance to the Director as appropriate

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

+ Be a first responder on-call to provide after-hours and weekend support when necessary

+ Participates in on-going training activities

+ Perform other duties as assigned

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

+ On-campus (non-remote) office environment

Frequent sitting and computer use

Occasional travel, domestic or international

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Character/Spiritual:

Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”

Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct (http://media.focusonthefamily.com/fotf/pdf/about-us/human-resources/moral-policy.pdf) and Statement of Faith (http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values) ; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer

Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer

Engages in Christian ministry

Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values (http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values)

Personal Characteristics:

+ Lives with integrity derived from Biblical values and demonstrates standards of conduct that meet or exceed company and/or legal requirements

+ Thrives in a team environment: team player; trustworthy; reliable; results-oriented; self-motivated; driven and committed. Positive and encouraging attitude; confident without having an ego

+ Coachable; able to redirect work priorities and assignments as needed; Constituent and Stakeholder-service oriented

+ Embodies honesty, forthrightness, and openness; Creative thinker and effective problem-solver

+ Treats others with dignity, respect, and graciousness; Maintains a cool and calm demeanor under pressure

+ Avoids groupthink: Courage to assertively present alternatives in a spirit of mutual respect; humility when their ideas are not accepted

+ Approaches processes and tools with an eye for adding value and eliminating waste (Lean thinking)

+ Lifetime learner with a burning desire to continually be stretched and improve

+ Flexible thinker with ability to adapt to and learn various solutions, frameworks, processes, and systems, using whichever works best while meeting both client and ministry needs

+ A servant-leader who seeks to empower others

Knowledge/Experience:

+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Digital Media, Management Information Systems, Media Production, related field, or equivalent experience

+ Certified Digital Asset Manager (CDAM), related field, or equivalent experience

+ 3-5 years of experience and knowledge digital asset organization, metadata standards, and cataloging

+ 3-5 years of experience and knowledge in broadcasting and media production

Metadata standards & cataloging

+ Media Asset Management (MAM) systems

+ File formats & media workflows

+ Archiving & preservation

+ Attention to detail & organizational skills

+ Strong experience with change management processes

Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:

+ Strong customer service-oriented attitude

+ Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

+ Ability to communicate effectively with technical members of teams within IT

+ Ability to effectively communicate technical issues to non-technical members of Ministry teams

+ Attention to detail and accuracy

+ Ability to adjust quickly to meet a goal and/or changing circumstances (changed work schedules, customer needs, strategic directions of the company, etc.)

+ Ability to manage numerous and sometimes conflicting objectives, projects, and/or activities at the same time

+ Strong analytical, time-management and organizational abilities

+ Strong ability to organize and plan work in advance, determining the most effective and/or efficient courses of action

+ Ability to apply logic, rational thinking, intuition, and discernment in innovative ways to analyze situations, solve problems, and make decisions

+ Ability to function effectively and efficiently in a team environment, as well as ability to work independently on complex issues or efforts

+ Ability to maintain a high degree of integrity and ethical behavior in all business activities and decisions

+ Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills

+ Maintain a cool and calm demeanor under pressure

+ Strong constituent focus and understanding that all services impact the ministry’s ability to reach constituents (external customer/end user) with gospel-centric, life changing content

+ Ability to represent the department in a professional Christ-like manner in all dealings with our ministry customers and external partners

Stewardship Requirements:

+ Adheres to FOF principles of stewardship by using time and resources efficiently

Pay Range : $81,120 to $94,120

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV

*Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove any age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.

Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.

Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:

+ Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage

+ Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage

+ AFLAC

+ 403B Retirement Plan

+ Vacation Time & Vacation Payout

+ Sick Time

+ Holidays

+ Service Awards

+ Community Service Days

+ Bookstore Discount

+ Fitness Center

Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:

+ Medical Plan

+ Dental Plan

+ Vision Plan

+ Life Insurance

+ Disability Insurance

+ Flexible Spending Accounts

+ EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Warehouse Membership Reimbursement

Note: This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.

*Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, except for:

+ Sick Time

+ Bookstore Discount

+ Fitness Center

Tentative Search Timeline:

+ Priority will be given to applications submitted by February 6, 2026 However, this posting will remain open until filled.

+ The potential employee start date is March 2, 2026

Posting date: January 6, 2026

Un-posting date: ongoing until filled

Posting contact email: [email protected]

Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.

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