Filmmaker

What You'll Do

• Participate in all creative, pre-production planning development meetings (brainstorms, script read-throughs, casting sessions, etc.).
• Develop a road map and storyboard for how a project will be captured.
• Organize equipment before production to ensure all is available and in working order.
• Collaborate with the Production Team on casting, determining locations, props, and wardrobe.
• Determine and request any additional elements that are necessary.
• Manage day-of productions by directing actors and talent and arranging lighting and sound with Sound Producer.
• Capture all footage while directing additional camera crew, if needed.
• Review and edit all footage, supporting effects, and animations.
• Collaborate with others to incorporate required supporting media.
• Attend footage previews and review feedback, incorporating it into the final product.
• Manage the exportation of the final master file to the archives.
• Act as filmmaking representative for specific ministries as assigned.
• Support other creative staff on projects by acting as crew when needed.
• Provide feedback, advice, and training, when applicable, to develop other filmmakers.

Skills Needed to Succeed

• Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and solve problems.
• Effective at multi-tasking and time management to meet strict deadlines while remaining flexible and open to change.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to clearly explain complicated processes and foster partnerships.
• Effective at process and organizational management to coordinate, structure, and provide vision to projects.
• Strong leadership skills and understanding of developing and guiding others.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years of related work experience.
• Portfolio of experience.

Benefits We Offer

• Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.
• Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health.
• Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase.
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.
• Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn’t stop there—the more years on staff, the greater the investment!
• $160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth.
• Casual dress and work environment.
• Flexible work schedule.
• And much more!