At its core, First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens aims to help disciples of Jesus Christ to live in their divinity. Video is a significant tactic in achieving this vision. Whether it is producing feature segments that illustrate personal testimonies or event recaps that demonstrate the church’s tangible acts of service, video is a significant component of FBCLG’s communications strategy to inspire, inform, and motivate others to be who God created them.

Position Title: Video Producer/Editor 

Classification: Full-Time

Reports to: Director of Communications

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Plans, directs, shoots and produces weekly video content for weekend services, ministries and special events.
  • Consistently produces video content that aligns with and advances FBCLG’s vision and communicates the value of its ministry to its members, the community, and the world.
  • Fully engages in regularly scheduled creative brainstorming sessions and planning meetings.
  • Manages a robust video production content calendar and maintains a well-organized video archive.
  • Understands the difference between various types of video formats (e.g., PSAs, long form features, documentaries, etc.) and produces and edits them accordingly.
  • Ensures that all video content maintains FBCLG’s brand standards.
  • Produces content for TV Program (Greets, wraps, CTA’s, commercial)
  • Encodes audio and video and update online media center, and social media platforms, and predetermined websites weekly/monthly.
  • Recruit, train, and mentor video team volunteers.
  • Stays abreast of current and emerging trends in video production and story-telling.
  • Assess current and future technology needs and create acquisition strategies.

Requirements:

Knowledge

  • Degree in film or media-related field or at least 2-4 years of experience in video production, including directing, shooting, producing, and editing.
  • Technical knowledge of all aspects of video editing, including importing content, working with a variety of compression formats and basic audio mixing.
  • Proficient in Final Cut Pro and Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator and Audition. Skills on additional platforms are a plus.
  • Advanced knowledge of video switching systems, DSLR, ENG and cinema cameras.
  • Must have knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in video production, graphic design and storytelling.

Skills

  • Experience and training in studio and field production including lighting, audio and camera work.
  • Experience and training in post-production work including non-linear editing, compositing, and motion graphic design.
  • Possesses a proven track record in implementing video projects from beginning to end (concept to production to final edit).
  • Must be able to develop, plan and storyboard video shoots including scheduling the talent.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; script development and voiceover work may be required.

Abilities

  • Self-motivated, strong creative drive with attention to details.
  • Possess a respect for the Church and a commitment to the mission and vision of FBCLG.
  • Uncover compelling stories and tell them through video with compassion.
  • Manage time well and faithfully steward the resources of the church.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple concurrent projects independently.
  • Able to meet deadlines for multiple projects in cue and quickly adapt to last-minute direction changes.
  • The ability to work collaboratively within a creative team.
  • Possess a “can-do” attitude, be self-motivated and driven to proactively solve for developing challenges
  • Maintain a flexible schedule with weekend and evening hours to be expected.
  • Establish a collegial rapport with team, and communicates effectively both interpersonally and corporately.
  • Receive constructive criticism for self-improvement and fully grasp personal strengths and weaknesses.

Working Conditions:

Work schedule often includes quick deadlines and multiple high-priority assignments. Must be available to work nights and weekends, and on call. Requires an ability to walk, stand, and sit for long periods of time.

Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume and cover letter to: communications@fbcsomerset.com.