What are the responsibilities and job description for the Media Director position at Church of the City New York?
New York is a city that never stops telling stories—on its streets, in its art, through its people. At Church of the City New York, we believe the church should tell the truest story of all: the beauty and brilliance of Jesus present, renewing in our midst. We’re looking for a Media Director who sees media not just as production, but as proclamation—someone who believes a camera lens can become a pulpit, that light and sound can usher in awe, and that excellence can be an act of worship. This is a role for a creative leader who wants to shape the way New York hears and sees the gospel: with beauty, conviction, and power.
If you carry a vision for content that stirs faith and creativity that calls people home, this is your invitation.
The Media Director will carry the vision, strategy, and creative execution of all media at Church of the City New York. This role exists to help tell stories that see lost New Yorkers far from God transformed into Compelling Missional Disciples.
You’ll help shape the look and feel of our gatherings, lead the charge on new digital and in-person media initiatives, and guide a team of gifted volunteers and creatives toward excellence. From Sunday services to the release of a city-wide and global campaigns, you’ll ensure every detail reflects beauty, clarity, and creativity. This is a role for a builder—a visionary who can combine strategy with spirit, craft with conviction, and create works that inspires wonder.
Role Summary
Lead the creative vision and execution of Church of the City New York’s media and production efforts to advance our mission. This role oversees all aspects of video and media production, ensuring that every story, visual, and broadcast reflects the excellence and heart of Church of the City New York.
- Lead the full creative pipeline for church video content—including concept development, script collaboration, filming, lighting, audio capture, editing, motion graphics, color grading, and final delivery—to ensure compelling, high-quality media that advances our mission and elevates the Sunday experience.
- Lead execution for all media production across COTCNY gatherings, events, and online platforms.
- Develops forward-thinking, innovative, cross-channel media strategies, including traditional and digital media, to help tell our story.
- Ensure media strategies and deliverables meet or exceed expectations, deliver value, and uphold COTCNY’s quality standards.
- Support live production (audio, video, lighting, broadcast) for Sunday services and key events.
- Develop and direct video projects that tell stories of transformation and highlight ministry initiatives.
- Manage equipment, and technology to ensure reliability and excellence.
- Recruit, train, and lead volunteer teams in media and production roles.
- Collaborate with worship, communications, and creative teams to align media with broader church vision.
- Maintain consistent brand and quality standards across all media outputs.
- Stay current on emerging media tools and practices to expand the church’s impact.
- Adhere to and encompass the qualities and characteristics required of Church of the City New York Staff Members, as defined by the Staff Handbook.
- A Christian in submission to the authority of the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit, as evident in lifestyle. Subscribes to and is in full agreement with the Church of the City’s Statement of Faith.
- Proven experience in media production, including live production and video storytelling delivering high-impact, cross-platform campaigns.
- Strong technical knowledge of audio, video, lighting, and broadcast systems.
- Proven track record building systems, mentoring creatives, and turning vision into reality.
- Creative eye for storytelling and visual communication.
- Ability to manage projects, timelines, and budgets with excellence.
- Clear communication skills and collaborative spirit.
- Someone who embodies our mission to make compelling missional disciples out of lost New Yorkers far from God.
- Salary Range $80,000-$85,000
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Health Savings Account
- Pre-tax travel benefit
- Retirement Plan (403b)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal Days, Safe & Sick and Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Training & Development
Church of the City New York is an At-Will and equal opportunity employer. All of our employment decisions (e.g., recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, compensating and terminating) will be made in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Church of the City New York complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr@church.nyc.
Salary : $80 - $85
