Video & Media Specialist

Video & Media Specialist

Employee Classification:Full Time Regular

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Pay Basis: Hourly

Hours per week: 40

Who we are

The Crossing, A Christian Church exists for people to discover Jesus and the Journey. This journey often begins when people step foot into one of our dynamic environments that are filled with relevant Bible-based messages, exciting music, engaging videos and genuine community. Our Worship Arts & Programming team strives to create environments that inspire people to take the next step to building a relationship with Jesus and others.

Where you fit in

The Video & Media Specialist will work to inspire engagement for various ministries by leveraging video and motion graphics to capture and share creative content that demonstrates God’s impact and encourages others to grow in relationship with Him. This position is perfect for an outgoing individual, whom God has gifted with; a heart for helping people connect with Jesus, an exemplary imagination, a knack for storytelling, unique creative ability that applies biblical values to current culture, technical aptitude and outstanding communication abilities.

What you’ll be doing

Video Arts

• Help film and create video and content to capture and share the story of Sunday Services and other ministry environments to promote ministry initiatives and events

• Help edit videos needed in alignment with The Crossing standard of excellence for creative content

• Regularly assess videos promoting ministries and update as appropriate to keep all content current and relevant

• Collaborate with and take direction from the Video Arts Pastor, church leaders and content creators, to execute the content vision

• Meet consistently with Video Arts Pastor for coaching, direction, and accountability to maintain a consistent standard of excellence

• Help recruit, train and empower volunteers to assist with video needs for Sunday Services, weeknights ministry environments and others as needed

General 

• Attend any programming or creative team meetings as needed

• Help create and foster an environment of collaboration with peers to ensure the delivery of high quality

• content including video and motion graphics

• Proactively stay current and knowledgeable of existing and emerging video/film trends and

• technologies

• Obtain and keep current any needed video release forms for ministries when necessary

• Other related duties as needed

What you’ll bring to the team

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma

• Minimum Experience: Six months in professional video, creative media or related role

• General technical ability and a hunger to learn and develop high technical proficiency in:

  • Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro X and/or Davinci Resolve

  • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and/or Motion

• Familiar with:

  • Trapcode Particular

  • Cinema 4D

  • Other Plugins as needed

• Demonstrates strong technology experience (Gmail, Google Docs, Word, Excel, Rock, etc.)

• Preferred Education: Associate’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience with graphic design, and/or brand awareness

• Preferred Experience: Two years in an equivalent church setting or non-profit organization

• Must pass a pre-employment background check

• Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States

What’s expected of you

• The heart of a servant

• Exhibit spiritual maturity

• Pursue Christ-likeness daily

• Commitment to The Crossing as your home church and regular, intentional involvement in relational community at The Crossing

• Align with The Crossing’s Statement of Faith and Statement of Marriage and Sexuality

• Participate in staff Prayer Days

• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills

• Attend needed cross-functional meetings and department meetings 

• Attend monthly All-Staff meetings and occasional staff events

• Attend any required conferences or seminars

Staff Values

1. We put our church values first

2. We are committed to deepening our spiritual life

3. We seize each opportunity to collaborate and diminish siloing

4. We honor the responsibility we've been given

5. We pursue excellence, not perfection

6. We lead by the example of our lives

We champion the staff values daily and expect all staff members to join us in living these out.