Activations Manager

K-LOVE; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401K with company match

Generous PTO and sick pay

Leadership and Career Development Programs

Job summary

A leading Christian media nonprofit in Franklin, TN seeks an Activations Manager to oversee planning and execution of impactful live events. The role involves coordinating logistics, engaging with community partners, and driving creative event strategies to enrich audience experience. Suitable candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, relevant experience in live events, and a passion for the mission. Competitive benefits include medical coverage and PTO.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years’ experience in live events or brand management.
• Ability to work independently and meet goals.
• Strong service mentality with a collaborative style.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute live event activations and promotions.
• Coordinate logistics, travel, and staffing for events.
• Collaborate across teams to align messaging.

Skills

Live events management

Customer relations

Brand management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview
Create moments that move people closer to Jesus. Do you feel called to plan and execute gatherings that bring people into powerful moments of connection, worship, and transformation? From small community events to large scale broadcasts, every detail matters - and every moment has the potential to change a life. Reporting to the Director of Activations, the
Activations Manager supports the planning, coordination, and execution of live event activations and promotional experiences nationwide. This role helps bring the Ministry’s mission to life through meaningful on-site experiences that reflect the heart of K-LOVE and Air1 ensuring excellence in execution, brand consistency, and impactful listener engagement that fosters deeper connection and community.

This is an in-office role in Franklin, TN

Here’s just some of what you will be doing daily…

• Develop and execute relationship-building strategies that strengthen engagement through on-site activations, tours, and promotional campaigns across multiple markets.
• Focus on large scale branded events like K-LOVE Fan Awards, K-LOVE Cruise and K-LOVE Landmark’s series.
• Coordinate logistics, travel, staffing, and equipment allocation to ensure seamless event execution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Production, Pastoral Care, and Underwriting teams to align messaging and maximize impact.
• Serve as an on-site ambassador who reflects the heart and values of K-LOVE and Air1 in every interaction.
• Partner with the Director of Activations to develop innovative, listener-first experiences that help people encounter faith in everyday spaces.
• Manage relationships with local partners, vendors, and Ministry representatives to ensure excellence in every activation touchpoint.
• Collaborate with department Team Members to generate innovative activation ideas that push creativity forward and redefine how we engage audiences.
• Oversee event setup, on-site delivery, and tear-down, maintaining brand excellence and Ministry integrity.
• Monitor event timelines, budgets, and reporting requirements in alignment with national strategy. Capture event data, media content, and engagement metrics to inform future planning.

We are looking for a very specific skill set and business acumen. If you can say yes to each of these requirements, then we want to meet you!

• Bachelor's degree, or combination of education/training with relevant experience.
• Minimum 4-6 years’ general in live events, customer relations or brand management experience, preferably in the broadcast, media or related industries
• A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality. Need to be seen as a team player.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop sincere business/Ministry relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the social sector with a passion for our mission and values.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently; establishing and meeting performance/Ministry goals.
• Exhibits versatility and flexibility. Regularly adapts to change while maintaining a positive attitude and high productivity.
• Demonstrated ability to represent Ministry and executive staff professionally and maintain confidentiality.

Why work for K-LOVE/Air1?

K-LOVE is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, CA, with a singular radio station, K-LOVE today owns and operates the nation's two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts, and events. K-LOVE employs nearly 500 team members in Franklin, TN. You can view our mission and values here Mission, Beliefs & Values.

What can we offer you?

We provide a competitive salary range – and that’s not all!

• Industry leading Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• Robust 401K with company match
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
• Generous PTO, holiday and sick pay
• Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more
• Leadership and Career Development Programs including free access to LinkedIn Learning platform

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, K-LOVE makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and the promotion of equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class, characteristic or status. However, K-LOVE is also a religious non‑profit organization where all team members contribute to the Company’s mission of encouraging our audiences “to have a meaningful relationship with Christ.” Therefore, pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), EMF has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Company’s Statement of Faith. Also, as a religious non‑profit organization, the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.