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Director of Media Production & Creative Content

Salary: $90K

Full Time - Onsite Only

Location: Birmingham, AL

The Director of Media Production & Creative Content leads the organization's media production strategy, creative content development, and storytelling execution across all ministries, campuses, events, and digital platforms. This role serves as the chief architect of media production and visual storytelling, overseeing video production, photography, motion graphics, livestream production, creative content creation, and media systems while building and developing high-capacity volunteer and staff teams.

The ideal candidate possesses executive-level leadership skills, strong team development capabilities, exceptional creative instincts, and advanced technical expertise in media production. This individual can move seamlessly between strategic planning meetings, creative brainstorming sessions, production environments, and leadership development opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities

Media Leadership

Lead all media production efforts across the organizationOversee video, photography, livestream, editing, motion graphics, and content creation teamsDevelop annual media goals aligned with ministry and organizational initiativesBuild systems that allow media teams to operate with excellence and consistencyCreate standards for production quality across all locations and departmentsLead department planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution

Weekend/Experience Support

Support the overall vision through media execution. Responsibilities include:

Sermon series visualsService opener videosBumper videosWorship visualsTestimoniesStory-driven contentScreen contentBroadcast supportLivestream productionCreative moments and special elementsThe role exists to make organizational vision visible.

Storytelling & Content Creation

Serve as the lead storyteller. Responsibilities include:

Identifying life change storiesProducing testimoniesCreating documentary-style storiesWriting and producing promotional campaignsCapturing impact and outcomesDeveloping social-first video contentProducing content that drives engagement and connectionThe successful candidate understands that stories move people farther than announcements.

Production Management

Serve as Executive Producer for major projects. Oversee:

Video productionPhotographyLivestream productionPodcast productionMulti-camera productionEvent captureMotion graphicsEditing workflowsAsset managementMedia archivesManage production schedules, deadlines, staffing plans, and project workflows.

Team Development

Recruit, train, coach, and develop:

VideographersEditorsPhotographersCamera operatorsGraphics operatorsProducersDirectorsStorytellersSocial content creatorsBuild leadership pipelines so that every department area has capable media leaders.

Creative Direction

Partner with creative leadership to:

Develop creative conceptsDesign visual storytelling strategiesBrainstorm innovative presentationsImprove production qualityEnhance audience engagementMaintain excellence in visual communication

Technology & Systems

Oversee:

Media production equipment, camera systems, video switching systems, production software, digital asset management, livestream infrastructure, production workflowsRecommend and implement technology solutions that improve effectiveness and efficiency.

Leadership Competencies

The ideal candidate must be:

A Leader: Can build teams, create systems, and develop peopleA Producer: Can execute large-scale productions with excellenceA Storyteller: Understands narrative, emotion, testimony, and impactA Creative: Can conceptualize and execute compelling ideasA Developer: Can raise up volunteers into leadersA Builder: Can create scalable systems and workflowsA Problem Solver: Can operate calmly under pressure and meet deadlines

Preferred Experience

5-10 years leading media production teamsExperience in nonprofit, broadcast, television, film, or agency environmentsAdvanced proficiency in video production and editingExperience managing volunteer-driven organizationsStrong understanding of storytelling and creative developmentExperience producing live events and livestream broadcastsProven ability to lead teams while maintaining a high standard of excellence

Success Statement

Success in this role is measured by three outcomes:Organizational vision is consistently translated into compelling visual experiencesMedia teams are developed into healthy, skilled, and growing leadersEvery weekend, event, and initiative is supported by world-class storytelling and production that helps people connect with the mission.

This is a full-time, on-site role in Birmingham, AL

We receive a high volume of applications, so we're unable to respond individually. If your qualifications align, well, reach out by phone, email, or text. Message and data rates may apply.

icreatives is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to protected characteristics and are committed to a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion fuel creative excellence.