KWPZ Morning Drive Voice Talent

Location: Vancouver, BC Canada or Bellingham, WA

Employment Status: Full Time

Compensation: CAD $74,000 - $95,000, DOE

Benefit Highlights: Eligible for applicable Canadian statutory benefits pursuant to British Columbia employment standards, including Canada Pension Plan (CPP), paid vacation, paid sick leave, statutory holidays, and provincial health insurance coverage.

An individual hired for this position in Vancouver, BC Canada will be employed through Oyster, our Employer of Record (EOR) partner in Canada. Payroll, benefits, and employment administration will be provided through Oyster. This role is cross-posted for either (a) a candidate working in Canada under our EOR Oyster, or (b) in the US under CRISTA Ministries.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CRISTA Ministries (“CRISTA”) is a Christian church community that exists to exercise and express its Christian beliefs. At the core of our Christian church community is the belief that as Christians, we are part of the priesthood of all believers, set forth in I Peter 2. We believe this priesthood calling rests upon all Christians and is a foundational, spiritual practice of our CRISTA community. This priesthood calling evokes within us the response to view our work as our ministry. We believe that all representatives of our community are ministers of the gospel and play equally important roles in exercising, expressing and teaching our beliefs (I Corinthians 12: 17-23).

CRISTA exists to make known the love of Jesus Christ through demonstrated works of service and ministry. We use every method available so that the people of the world may hear the Gospel, accept Christ as their Savior, and grow in their faith. We are a united family of Biblical Ministries inspired by a shared vision to serve and impact the young through the elderly, all cultures and backgrounds, in our own backyard and around the world through excellence in our service and operations. By leading a healthy and sustainable organization, CRISTA empowers its ministries to serve the needs of the world and share the Gospel, making disciples. Our commitment is to glorify, honor and obey the Lord in all we do through a workforce of ministers: our staff and volunteers who are called, committed, and faithful Christians.

CRISTA leads five distinct ministries in alignment with our calling to draw people into a transforming relationship with Christ. From World Concern’s relief and development efforts around the globe; from CRISTA Media’s stations that broadcast uplifting messages and music through your radio dials to the fireside songs that bring joy to campers year-round at CRISTA Camps; from the young minds equipped with knowledge at King’s Schools to the seniors receiving exceptional care at CRISTA Senior Living. Whether traversing the globe or right in our backyard, the CRISTA family of ministries is empowered to meet the needs of those we serve with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

CRISTA MINISTRIES MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS

• Mission Statement: To fearlessly declare the Gospel, with Biblical truth and love, leading generations to follow Jesus.
• Vision Statement: Until All Know Jesus.

CRISTA MINISTRIES CORE VALUES

• Christ-Centered: We approach our work by faith, prayerfully believing God will do the miraculous.
• Servanthood: We serve our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually.
• Uncompromising Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and trustworthy – reflecting Jesus in all we do.
• Holy Stewardship: We honor and maximize the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us.
• Excellence: We serve with excellence knowing that we represent God in our work, words, and actions.
• Unified Team: We are One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

MEDIA MISSION STATEMENT

Boldly declaring Jesus through Christian media.

POSITION SUMMARY

KWPZ Air Talent is responsible for generating, curating, and delivering relevant and engaging content to listeners building audio relationships with listeners to promote the gospel of Jesus Christ. Air Talent must be able to employ the directives of Media leadership in order to achieve the station’s overall ratings, ministry, and fundraising goals. This position must comply with FCC broadcast rules and operations policy set by management.

KWPZ is located in Bellingham, Washington and provides signal coverage to the local community as well as the metropolitan Vancouver, British Columbia area, which allows it to serve communities in both regions. KWPZ Air Talent must use their extensive and in-depth working knowledge of the Canadian cultural landscape, and listener lifestyles within Canada to make relational connections with Canadian listeners based upon unique facets of Canadian daily life. Vancouver, BC is Canada’s 3rd largest market by population, and Bellingham, Washington is part of the greater Seattle-Tacoma DMA as defined by Nielsen (US Market #11). CRISTA Media seeks an exceptional, major-market candidate who demonstrates outstanding performance and who excels in their field—an experienced professional operating at the highest levels, capable of exceeding expectations.

This position may be based at either the KWPZ Studio in Bellingham, or within the greater Vancouver, BC market, using technology to enable the broadcast.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(General overview and may not include all details of responsibilities)

DUTIES

• On Air Talent:
• Responsible for successful implementation of a daily, LIVE radio show focused on the love of Jesus, sharing the gospel and highlighting inspirational on-air stories.
• Interviews with Christian artists and individuals of faith (IE: pastors, church community members).
• Additional On Air Talent Responsibilities:
• Provide Christ focused social media posts that align with media’s mission and vision.
• Personality Bits/Liners/Song Ramps/Weather
• Tracking Weekend Show(s)
• Spot and imaging production as needed.
• Podcast hosting.
• Represent KWPZ at events and engagements in the greater Vancouver or Bellingham areas, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).

SUPERVISORY RESPOBISIBILITES

None

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

CHRIST CENTERED

• Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
• Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.).
• Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
• Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
• Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
• Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
• Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.

EDUCATION

• High school (US) or secondary school (Canada) graduate

EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of experience as on-air talent (any format) with proven and consistent ratings success with strong evidence of the following:
• Extensive and in-depth working knowledge of the cultural landscape and listener lifestyles within Canada.
• Proven skills in storytelling, idea generation, and curating, creating, and delivering relevant content to listeners in an engaging way.
• Track record of on-air ratings success, preferably in large or major markets, that demonstrates an ability to effectively communicate with listeners, on-air, online, and in-person.

SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE

• Proficient with Zetta or similar audio delivery system
• Adobe Edition audio software
• Vox Pro telephone hardware/software
• Creative production workflow software
• Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• Dependable and punctual attendance.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of written and oral communication skills.
• Must have a current, valid Canadian or US passport or other documentation to enable regular travel between both countries for trainings, meetings, and other in-person engagements within British Columbia and Washington state.
• Ability to pass background checks relating to DSHS Secretary’s List of Crimes and Negative Actions. (WAC 388-113).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university in communications, journalism or related field from an educational institution recognized, authorized, registered and/or licensed by the competent authorities in the provinces and territories of Canada or recognized by the United States Department of Education. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years’ experience as on-air talent with proven and consistent ratings success in major market experience (markets 1-25 US, markets 1-10 Canada), any format, with proven and consistent ratings success. Commercial Christian radio experience, non-commercial Christian radio experience acceptable.
• Prior experience in podcasting.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King’s Schools, and World Concern. As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTA’s religious beliefs. CRISTA’s employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy.

Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of God’s creation.