Video Editor

Department: Creative Arts

Reports to: Video Director

Status: Non-Exempt Full-Time

Supervisory Role: No

Objective: 

The Video Editor is responsible for capturing, editing, and producing high-quality video content that communicates the vision and values of the church. This role plays a key part in engaging the congregation and expanding outreach through compelling visual storytelling across multiple platforms.

Essential Job Functions:

• Capture, edit, and produce high-quality video content that tells meaningful stories and supports the church’s mission. 
• Edit video for weekend services, live streams, social media, and internal communications. 
• Create and incorporate motion graphics, animations, and color correction to enhance video projects. 
• Assist with pre-production planning, including concept development, scripting, and shot planning. 
• Support video shoots through setup and operation of cameras, lighting, and audio equipment. 
• Ensure consistent branding, style, and visual quality across all video content. 
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
• Stay up to date with video production techniques, trends, and emerging technologies. 
• Collaborate closely with the Video Director to execute projects aligned with the church’s vision. 
• Provide video support to various ministries and campuses as needed. 
• Organize and maintain media assets, including archiving footage and managing project files. 
• Actively engage in the life of the church, including attending weekend services and participating in church-wide initiatives (e.g., tithing).

Work Schedule: 

• Full-time, Monday–Friday during regular office hours 
• Availability required for evenings and weekends as needed for services and events

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Experience with DSLR/mirrorless cameras, gimbals, lighting, and audio equipment
• Strong understanding of video formats, compression, and platform-specific requirements
• Strong storytelling ability and visual creativity
• Excellent attention to detail in editing, pacing, and visual composition
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Understanding of social media platforms and best practices for video distribution
• Strong organizational skills for file management and asset tracking
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within a team

Other Requirements:

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Alignment with the mission, values, and culture of Compass Church
• A demonstrated heart for ministry and serving others

Education:

• College Degree in creative arts or equivalent experience

Requirements of Compass Staff:

We consider ministry readiness, and an individual’s capacity to represent Compass Church’s beliefs, during the selection process for all positions.

Each member of the Compass Church team takes a “how can I help” approach to ministry. While each team member has individual areas of responsibility, collaboration and support that permeates our culture. There is no task below a team member at Compass if we see something that needs to be done, we do it!