If you love capturing wonderful moments on film both in the US and Internationally we invite you to apply for this position.

To learn more visit www.Awana.org and and Child Discipleship Resources.

This is a hybrid opportunity, reporting to the St. Charles, IL office as needed.

At Awana, we believe true change happens in the communities when children and youth are transformed by the gospel and engaged in Biblical discipleship in the presence of a caring adult. We believe that kids can come to know, love, and serve Jesus, following Him for a lifetime. This is why, for 70 years, Awana has been working with leaders in local churches in the US and around the world, providing solutions that equip these women and men to make disciples in children and youth.

Today, God is using Awana to reach over 5.1 million kids in 134 countries around the world. With over 500,000 equipped leaders in 68,000 clubs/churches, Awana is able to play a vital role in global evangelism and discipleship of children and youth. 

Summary

Reporting to the Video Producer, the Assistant Video Producer works to advance the ministry of Awana by helping create videos for curriculum, social media, and marketing. This position’s primary focus is capturing and delivering video content for the organization’s various departments. This position will collaborate primarily with the Video Producer, our Creative and Communications teams, and other clients as necessary. This position is primarily remote with the ability to report to the St. Charles, IL office as needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Video Producer and staff to conceptualize, produce and deliver video content.
• Assists the Video Producer as needed during production with an emphasis on audio recording. 
• Works with lights, cameras, set design, and troubleshoots issues that may arise on set.
• Sets up and tears down production equipment.
• Shoots and edits assigned video content independently.
• Organizes files, syncs sound to picture, selects music, and inserts closed captions and existing motion graphics. 
• Mixes sound and color grades and adjusts based on feedback.
• Develops, maintains, and organizes the organization’s media archive.
• Supports, upholds, and demonstrates the Awana cultural values in internal and external communications and relationships.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years related experience in filmmaking/videography AND/OR certificate/associate’s/bachelor's with a concentration in film or media studies.
• Intermediate experience with Premiere Pro, Audition, Media Encoder, and Davinci Resolve.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Passionate about filmmaking and creating video content.
• Experience shooting live events, interviews, corporate promos, or social media content preferred.
• Desire to learn documentary storytelling.
• Experience with proxy workflows preferred.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time, US and Internationally
• Valid State driver’s license and current passport. 

Competencies 

• Passionate to see ministry growth and can participate independently and/or as part of a team towards annual goals.
• Shows a strong capacity for adaptation when given feedback.
• Must be resourceful, creative, detail oriented, thorough, and able to navigate complex processes.
• Clear communicator and able to communicate technical issues to non-technical individuals.
• Critical thinker and can trouble-shoot projects and processes and propose solutions.
• Demonstrates high EQ (Emotional Quotient/Intelligence) including proven relationship-building, collaboration, active listening, and ability to pivot with organizational change. 
• Values excellence, is committed to follow through, is disciplined, accountable, and a life-long learner. 

Our Benefits for Full-time Team members:

• WFH/Hybrid
• Flexible work schedule
• Medical/Dental/Vision (BCBS PPO)
• HSA (employer contribution available)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Short/Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Generous PTO benefit
• Great people - great culture – extraordinary mission!

Estimated Salary Range for this Position: $44,000 - $55,000 Dependent on Experience