Video Production Lead

General Summary:

This position will be responsible for strategic planning, producing, and executing content for Forest Hill Church venues, both physical and online. The Video Production Lead has a high level of ownership for the organization and its values and must be able to create content for social media and online platforms with minimal oversight, while also being receptive to collaborative feedback from internal stakeholders and Creative Team leadership. They capture the “voice” of Forest Hill Church by retelling the stories of its congregants and creating original content to edify and encourage the church community. They perform their duties, orienting their tasks according to the organizational mission, vision, and values (DNA) of Forest Hill Church.

Position Specific Duties:

• This position requires attendance at Forest Hill Church and is a Sunday-Thursday position.

• Develop and create multimedia (audio/video) content for authentic testimonials, internal announcement videos, external promotional social videos, marketing videos, recruiting videos, training and other church-wide projects.

• Develop and maintain strong, creative, and collaborative relationships with rest of Creative Team.

• Collaborate with other ministries and direct them toward solutions in line with branding and ministry goals.

• Collaborate with members of the Online Content team to develop video content for YouTube, livestream, and social media

• Attend Forest Hill Church and rotate campuses, one Sunday a month, capturing content from the ministries of Forest Hill, including Next Gen ministries. Also building relationships with congregants, and better understanding campus needs.

• Capture footage of off-site Forest Hill events, including but not limited to weekend retreats, Next Gen events, and outreach opportunities.

• Possess a high-level ownership of the Forest Hill mission/vision and intuitively connect it to visual expressions.

• Have a strong pulse on current video trends and create meaningful content in those spaces with minimal oversight.

• Conceive of fiscally responsible solutions in technology and infrastructure purchases to further the quality and efficiency of Forest Hill’s video production (i.e. camera accessories, set design, studio equipment).

Required Qualifications:

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of media studies AND 4 years of professional experience

  • OR 6 years of experience in professional video production environment(s).

• Experience:

  • Reel that demonstrates quality video production skills, intuition, as well as experience in working with a brand.

    • When applying for this role, please include a demo reel that clearly outlines your role for each included project.

  • Mastery of Adobe Premiere Pro, or in comparable alternatives.

  • Experience in all steps in production process, including brainstorming, pre-production, production, editing, and versioning/encoding.

• Skills:

  • Ability to confidently communicate video concepts and solutions, both inside the team, but also in offering the best solutions for ministries at Forest Hill Church.

  • Comfortable balancing multiple creative projects and shifting priorities while maintaining artistic quality.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present and explain creative concepts.

  • Confidence to provide artistic input and receive feedback in a collaborative team environment.

  • Ability to lift 30lbs regularly as part of gear load in and load outs for video shoots.

• Personal Qualities:

  • A strong commitment to the values and mission of Forest Hill Church.

  • Respectful and proactive communication and cooperation across all interactions.

  • Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability to their work and role.

  • Attention to detail, willingness to learn with a growth mindset.

  • Capable of handling sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism.

  • Demonstrate passion for serving the local church and engaging all generations through Bible principles and essentials, stewarding role with excellence and aligning actions with goals.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud design programs, such as Photoshop and Illustrator

• Advanced skills in motion graphics (Adobe After Effects)

• Event and/or portrait photography experience

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 30 pounds

• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time

• Ability to perform light manual tasks such as setting up printed materials or visual displays

Performance Measures:

Employee performance will be formally evaluated on an annual basis by the Creative Director to review accomplishments, set goals and identify areas of improvement. In addition to the yearly review, performance evaluations may also be conducted as needed to address specific issues, provide feedback or recognize exceptional performance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May oversee and coordinate the involvement of volunteers and contractors.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.