Job Overview

The mission of Denver Institute is to prepare people to serve God and others in their daily work so that workplaces and cities are transformed.

The Production Manager is responsible for the operational execution of the CityGate Storytelling Initiative, a five-year, Lilly Endowment–funded national project to identify, produce, and share compelling stories of Christian faithfulness through work.

This role ensures that storytelling moves from approved concept to finished product with excellence, clarity, and reliability. The Production Manager owns systems, timelines, workflows, budgets, and delivery across all media formats (film, podcast, live events, written stories, and learning resources).

Working in close partnership with the Director of Storytelling, the Production Manager translates narrative vision into executable plans, coordinating contractors, managing production schedules, maintaining digital assets, and ensuring grant deliverables are met on time and within scope.

This position reports to the VP of Advancement and collaborates closely with the Director of Storytelling, DIFW communications staff, CityGate leaders, and external production partners.

Additional Resources:

• Learn more about the CityGate Storytelling Initiative: Parables for Transformation through Work.
• Read a comprehensive job description for the Story Production Manager role.

Job Description

Below are the primary areas of responsibility for the Story Production Manager role:

• STORY PRODUCTION OPERATIONS & WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT (30%): Responsible for designing, maintaining, and continuously improving the production systems that move stories from approval to publication.
• CONTRACTOR & VENDOR MANAGEMENT (20%): In coordination with CG leaders, responsible for coordinating and supporting all external creative partners.
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT, BUDGETING & GRANT EXECUTION (20%): Responsible for maintaining operational alignment with grant commitments and organizational priorities.
• DIGITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT & LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT (15%): Responsible for organizing and maintaining all production assets for long-term use and accessibility.
• QUALITY ASSURANCE & DELIVERY (10%): Responsible for ensuring consistency, accuracy, and readiness for release.
• EVENT, TRAINING, & DISSEMINATION SUPPORT (5%): Responsible for supporting pilots, trainings, and dissemination moments.

Read a comprehensive job description for the Story Production Manager role.