Directing and producing film, video, and live video content is the core of this role, supporting weekend experiences, ministry initiatives, storytelling, and the Venture Institute. This position combines creative storytelling with strong filmmaking, editing, and technical production expertise, working closely with the Creative Director to move projects from concept to delivery while developing in-house capabilities and volunteers.
Responsibilities
Develop, film, edit, and deliver compelling video content, including testimony stories, mission stories, mini-documentaries, message bumpers, sermon illustrations, promotional and highlight videos, and lyric videos
Collaborate with the Creative Director, Weekend Experience Team, and ministry leaders from concept through final delivery, bringing creative ideas and filmmaking expertise
Ensure work is timely, professional, authentic, and appropriately scaled to the purpose and audience
Steward and maintain film and video equipment, and develop efficient production workflows
Assist the Production Team with set designs and large-scale events such as Fall Festival
Partner with the Creative Director, Weekend Experience Team, and ministry leaders to plan and produce approved video content for weekend services, ministry initiatives, sermon support, stories, promotions, and significant weekends
Collaborate with Worship and Production to develop and execute effective video-based creative elements that integrate seamlessly into the weekend experience, including Christmas, Easter, and other significant services and events
Capture video and photography at significant ministry events as prioritized by the Creative Director, within team capacity and weekend priorities
Maintain all active video projects in the team's project management system, keeping project status, next steps, and due dates current while proactively communicating progress and raising concerns early when deadlines or deliverables are at risk
Maintain organized footage, project files, and finished deliverables in the department's shared storage using established naming, filing, and archival conventions
Partner with the Creative Director and Venture Institute leadership to produce podcasts, interviews, educational and instructional videos, and other approved video-based content
Provide filming, editing, recording, lighting, audio, and post-production expertise appropriate to each project
Own the podcast production and publishing process from recording through release, while developing efficient, repeatable workflows for ongoing Venture Institute content
In partnership with the Creative Director, lead the technical and creative execution of film and video production, including cameras, lighting, staging, filming, editing, post-production, and related equipment
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Maintain strong proficiency in current and emerging film and video production trends, techniques, technologies, equipment, and software
Help steward, maintain, and recommend film and video equipment and production tools
Develop efficient production workflows that maximize Venture's staff, equipment, volunteers, time, and budget
Help strengthen Venture's in-house production capability and reduce reliance on outside production companies
Provide leadership for the Live/Broadcast Video ministry for weekend services, online services, and other live events as assigned
Partner closely with the Production Team and Creative Director on camera systems, placement, testing, and operation, focusing on the live video team and the on-screen result
Recruit, train, schedule, and develop volunteers serving in film, video, broadcast, photography, and podcast production, using Planning Center or other established systems
Identify and develop high-capacity volunteers who can assume greater responsibility and leadership
Requirements
High School Diploma and relevant industry experience, preferably in ministry
Demonstrated filmmaking and editing ability; portfolio required, including at least one story-driven piece and one live or broadcast example
Proficiency in a professional editing application (DaVinci Resolve or Adobe Premiere) and working knowledge of lighting, audio capture, and camera operation
Experience directing live multi-camera video or a comparable live production environment
Experience leading or coordinating volunteers or a small crew and working within a project management system in a fast-paced environment
Creative and innovative thinker
Strong project management, administrative, and organizational skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Personal calling and giftedness from God to be a shepherd and spiritual leader
Accepted Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior
Articulate and model a Christ-centered life consistent with Scripture; a growing and visible personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Actively engaged in the life of the church and ministry outside the daily time at work
Fully support the mission, vision, doctrinal statements, strategy, and leadership of Venture Christian Church
Schedule: Weekdays (Monday-Thursday) 8:00 am-5:00 pm and weekend services or as scheduled by manager. Weekend services and other before or after-hours events are part of the regular workflow. Weekends are a priority and as such time off is limited and requires advance planning and pre-approval.
Physical demands: Regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift and move video, audio, and lighting equipment up to 40 lbs., open filing cabinets, and bend, stand, or climb on stepladders as necessary.
About the Company
Venture Christian Church is supported by this role, which creates and delivers compelling film, video, and live video content for its weekend experiences, ministry initiatives, storytelling, and Venture Institute.
