PROFILE:

Experienced executive leader with over two decades in the Christian media & entertainment industry. Proven history of developing talent, growing brands, fundraising, creating content and telling stories that have ignited hope in millions on both radio & digital platforms. My “why” is that people would know Jesus and grow in their faith.

SKILLS:

  • Leadership of Multiple Creative Teams

  • Vision Casting | Strategy

  • Marketing | Brand Development

  • Storytelling | Writing | Copy | Ideation

  • Fundraising | Donor Development

  • Content Delivery | Analytics | Optimization

  • Project Management | Workflow

  • Public Speaking

  • Mentoring | Developing Talent

  • Radio Broadcasting | On Air Talent

  • Audio Production | Sound Design

  • Mix Engineer for Live Artist Recordings

  • Radio Imaging | Commercial Prod | Promos

  • Video Production | Directing | Editing

  • Cameras (RED | Sony | Cannon | Black Magic)

  • Lighting (incl. MA on PC Wing)

  • Photography

  • Voice-Over | Narration

  • ProTools | Final Cut X | Premiere | Waves

  • Website Design (Squarespace CMS)

EXPERIENCE:

KSBJ Educational Foundation, Senior Director of Content (2019-Present)

“The voice of hope, connecting people more deeply to God.” Member of the Executive / Senior Leadership Team. Responsible for two high-performing major market Houston radio stations (KSBJ & NGEN), Marketing, Promotions, Audio Production, Digital (including podcasting, video content, blogs, websites, mobile apps and social media) and my proudest accomplishment – development of our newest brand, HOPE ON DEMAND.

K-LOVE / Air1 Director of Creative Services (2014-2018)

  • Leadership of Audio Team - Network & regional content audio for two national networks

  • Leadership of Video Team – Strategic focus area (Artist Content / Donor Engagement / Marketing)

  • Leadership of Traffic Team – Scheduling audio content for two networks across 850 signals & 48 states

  • Leadership of Design Team – Graphic design, brand assets, logos and photography for K-LOVE & Air1

K-LOVE / Air1 Network Production Manager (2011-2014)

  • Leadership of Network Audio Team – Radio imaging | Network promotions, campaigns, and features

  • Development & Growth of a Video Department – Established and set a high standard of excellence for

    video content including artists, donor, marketing and key initiatives.

  • On-Air Talent (Over a decade on Air1 – Fill in’s on K-LOVE)

  • National Voice-Over Talent (K-LOVE Network Level Imaging & Promo Voice)

K-LOVE / Air1 Creative Services Producer (1999-2011)

  • Audio production – Network Imaging & Promo | Concert Spots | Events | Music Features

  • Copywriting – Non Profit | Imaging | Promo | Fundraising

  • On Air Talent (Air1)

  • Voice-Over for regional spots – including national tours, and local events

  • Traffic / Scheduling Weekly Spots (Digicart Programming)

Shawn Farrington Creative (Freelance | 2000-Present)

Some of the highlights have been:

  • Consulting (Reach FM Fort Lauderdale, 2011-2012)

  • Writing (20 The Countdown Magazine Weekly Program, 2010-2012)

  • Voice Over (KSBJ Houston, Promo Voice, 2007-2012 / Virgin Radio Dubai, 2008-2009)

  • Production (Bayside Live Daily Radio Program, KFIA, 2005-2008)

EDUCATION:

California State University – Sacramento, 2001
B.S. Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement Administration & Investigation